The Mafia Boss`s Addiction
She tried to push him away but he held on to her tightly.
"Don't, Nic," Veronica said, trying to control her frantic breathing.
Nic started to lean down to kiss her, but her hand suddenly connected with the side of his face with a loud crack. He stopped, but didn't flinch from her. She slapped him again and then a third time until she wrapped her arms tightly against his torso and collapsed into sobs. Nic could hear her mumbling something through her cries, but he couldn't understand it. He just wanted to hold her. He pushed her towards the small bed and gently laid her down. "I love you," he whispered, albeit his cheek was throbbing. But that pain in no way compared to the wounded look in h