His Forbidden Mafia Princess のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 30

Aleena — POVCaldwell pulled away slowly. So did I. The awkwardness settled between us like something neither of us wanted to name.Why does this keep happening around him?"Shouldn't you be at your post?" I asked, breaking the silence."Yes," he said. "Mr. Nico asked me to check on you.""He did?" Caldwell nodded."I always find you at your lowest point."I sighed. "Yes, you do." I smiled. He smiled back. It did something to his face I didn't want to notice."So tell me about yourself, Caldwell." His eyes settled into that guarded stillness. Walls going up."Nothing much to know." He looked away, then back. "Just an orphan. Hard life. A benefactor gave me a chance. School, then the military.""And your secret?" I asked.He looked away without answering.My phone buzzed.Are you planning to hide on the balcony all night, wife? Nico.I sighed out loud."Let's go in," I said to Caldwell. "Apparently my husband misses me." Something crossed Caldwell's face. A frown, there and gone. He ha

Aleena — POVEleanor was stable. Still unconscious."Here," Caldwell handed me a coffee."You should go rest. No need to stick around." I took a sip."I don't think so." His eyes moved around the room. "Never know who might show up uninvited."I looked back at Eleanor. "I'll pay you extra for your time.""So you're taking me on then?" he asked."Yes," I whispered. "My lawyer will send you a contract."He smiled. Warm for a second, I forgot how to breathe. I looked away before it could turn into something I'd have to think about."Once you sign, I'll give you your first assignment.""Cool," he said. Then his eyes shifted to the door. Nico walked in. Same clothes from last night, hair disheveled, green eyes finding mine the second he crossed the room."You can go," Nico said to Caldwell. "I'm with my wife now."I glanced at Caldwell and gave a small nod. He looked exhausted. He gave one last look before he left."How is she?" Nico asked."Like you care," I said."I don't," he said witho

NICO - POVJared confirmed Luciano isn't with Rayne Morris after what happened. I'm sure he doesn't trust Luciano to help him. First thing I need to do is talk to Ana. Who screwed up my plan by luring me into that seduction act last night? I should have known.I knocked on her door. "Babe, you're back." Her arms curled around my neck."Ana, why did you do this?" I asked.Her hands untangled from my shoulders, and her face fell. "What did I do?""Don't play games with me, Ana.""Wait, is this about the article?" I sighed."I didn't do it," she said."Really? You wanted me to go ask Linda if you gave her the scoop."She took a deep breath, her eyes carrying more hurt than the surface of her voice let on. "I'm jealous of you and her," Ana said, looking at me. She grabbed her phone and held it up. "You're kissing her. Did you get your feelings back for her?""Why are we having this conversation again?""Why not, Nico? You had a thing for her. She was the forbidden woman, the one you could

Aleena — POVThe car was approaching a dead end when I spotted Bellini men, guns raised, aimed at the car that had been tailing us. Nico threw the wheel into a sharp drift and brought us to a stop, his hand pressing flat against my chest, pinning me to the seat. Gunshots cracked through the air. I squeezed my eyes shut.When the shooting stopped, I opened them. Bullet holes riddled the car behind us. The driver was slumped over the wheel, bleeding.I looked at the driver's seat. Nico was already gone.I stepped out. He was standing with his men, inspecting the scene, face unreadable. I didn't get closer. He turned and found my eyes in the distance."Get in the car, Aleena. We're going home."I nodded. My gaze dropped to the dead driver, his hand resting at an angle, a snake tattoo on the back of it. Then Nico's hand was at the small of my back, steering me toward the door, opening it. I got in. He followed.The ride home was tense. Nico's jaw was tight, one hand firm on the wheel, eye

Aleena - POVI didn't pay mind to Nico's words. Mathew's hand trails slowly up my thigh. I hate it. His lips inch closer, and fear crawls through my frame, cold and heavy. Before I can pull away, he speaks. "You know Nico hates you so much after you..." A loud noise interrupted Mathew before he could finish. He looked at the intruder who barged in. Nico's eyes locked onto Mathew."Nico," Mathew said, with disdain."I am here to take my wife with me," Nico said."Like hell she's going with you. You forget you're bargaining on my turf, asshole." Mathew squared his shoulders and pressed a button. An alarm blared. Mathew's men surrounded Nico in no time, guns pointed at him. He looked unbothered. His eyes stayed only on me."Aleena, come to me," Nico called. Mathew turned over his shoulder to meet my gaze.Mathew mouthed, "You won't find your father's location if you go with him," he warned me out loud. Staying with Mathew is a risk too. I believe this asshole will pounce on me the second