Dottore X Pantalone Novels & Stories

, the door opened again. And in walked Mr. Xavier Salvatore. He was taller than Julian by maybe half an inch but broader in the shoulders. His face wore the same regal angles and perfect structure but there was something more menacing in his smirk, like he was born to provoke. He looked around like he owned the building, red designer trousers and a spotless white shirt . “If it isn’t my favorite little runaway cousin,” he drawled as he entered the room, his voice laced with mockery. Julian flinched.

I shoved the covers off, hopped into the bathroom for a bath, and then dressed quickly. I was feeling a bit dressy so I picked a black, satin blouse and a pair of high waisted, cream dress pants, ignoring the dull pull in my side where the bullet wound still ached. It would be a shame to waste the clothes just sitting there in my walk-in closet. By the time I stepped into the hall, Alessandro was waiting. Leaning against the wall, black suit tailored like sin, watch glinting under the light. His expression was unreadable, but his eyes… his eyes were dark with mischief.

“Clean this up.” Xander stood up from the couch, his black shoes glistening with the marbled floor as he marched towards the nearby table. The husky men didn't hesitate to do as he ordered, leaving behind just Bruno Lorenzo, Xander's right-hand man and only friend. They once stayed in the same orphanage in Italy before Xander joined the Mafia family. “Why is it just one man? Where is his partner?” Xander asked, a rich sense of deep Italian accent emanating from his tone as he gently fixed his hands in his pockets.

The thin hospital gown did little to hide her body — her full breasts, the soft curve of her belly, her thick thighs. A quiet knock sounded at the door. It opened, and Dr. Ethan Black stepped inside. He had changed into fresh scrubs that hugged his muscular arms and chest. He looked even taller up close. His blue eyes found hers immediately. “You made it through surgery,” he said, walking over to her bedside. “You’re a strong one, Lila.” She swallowed, suddenly shy under his stare. “Thank you… for saving me.”