Chapter 84 “But you didn’t invest the money in the shop,” Luca said calmly. “Of course you didn’t. Well, like I said, get out of town. Tonight p> “Luca Vito stepped forward again, palms raised, fingers shaking now, the plea written all over his hunched frame. “Please. I made mistakes,
Chapter 83 She needed air. Space. Distance. He could feel it the way one feels cold before the wind hits. She needed to escape the conversation. He watched her go, watched the door close behind her. Luca leaned back against the sofa, eyes closing as he exhaled a long, tired
Chapter 82 Luca braced his hands on the edge of the bed, breathing through the pain. He clenched his jaw. He would deal with Bastardi. He would deal with Vito. But first, Veronica Scalese. He straightened as much as his injured body would allow. “I’ll have clothes brought.” Marco sighed
Chapter 81 Nonnina stood at the entrance as Luca was wheeled in, her heart breaking. He looked smaller on the gurney, stripped of his armor, dark hair damp with sweat, skin sallow beneath the harsh lights. Her boy. Always her boy, no matter how much blood followed him home. She
Chapter 80 “I…I can’t, Luca p> “This is not the first time,” he said, “and this will not be the last time.” His gaze locked on hers. “You have to learn what being in my world means.” He tightened his grip on her hand and lifted it slightly. “Watch p>
Chapter 79 “Luca!” she shouted again as she saw the dark red spreading beneath his shirt, blooming fast and merciless. Vito, pale and shaking, finally moved. He scrambled to the floor, frantically kicking guns away from limp hands, dragging them out of reach. His breathing was loud, panicked, guilt dripping
Chapter 78 He looked back at the dog. Its eyes were fixed on the front door now, body tense. “Yeah,” Luca muttered under his breath. “You feel it too, don’t you p> His hand slipped under his jacket, resting where his weapon was. He had learned a long time ago
Chapter 77 Bastardi nodded slowly. “The virgin,” he said flatly. “Where is she p> He licked his lips, eyes darting toward the door, toward the street where his dog’s barking had faded into nothing. “I don’t know,” he said hoarsely. “I swear p> “Think carefully. Because if you lie to
Chapter 76 Then his lips closed around her folds, letting the warmth and moisture envelop him. He licked, he sucked, and the sounds she made were like music. He felt her arch, felt the tremors in her body, every subtle quiver a direct line to his own growing need. Each
Chapter 75 His hand went to her waist immediately, strong fingers biting just enough to remind her who he was. He pulled her closer, her body fitting against his. This was what he wanted. Not submission alone, not obedience for its own sake. He wanted her giving herself to him
Chapter 74 The moment he said it, she pulled him free, gasping softly but still holding him in her hand, fingers firm. She leaned back, eyes bright with triumph. “What? What? What are you doing?” Luca looked down at her, incredulous. “Remember? Orgasm denial,” Vee said, lifting a brow. The
Chapter 73 “That’s not what you said you’d do p> “No,” he admitted. “But it’s what you needed p> Vee shrugged, a careless little roll of her shoulders. “So according to Google, orgasm denial is a surefire way to punish a man who thinks he’s God p> “I’m not God,”
Chapter 72 “And the venue p> “Will be cleared, locked down. Staff will be searched. Kitchen will be inspected twice p> “Good. Go. I’ll bring your dinner and a change of clothes,” Nonnina said. “Thank you, Nonnina,” Luca replied. He bent, kissed her silver hair once more, then straightened. He
Chapter 71 “It was your idea!” Luca yelled. “I know!” Marco snapped back. He sat slumped, long legs stretched out. “Which tells me more about how much I have fallen than I have allowed myself to admit,” Marco continued. “We get worse and worse, Luca. Crueler. It started with Paul
Chapter 70 She frowned thoughtfully, swaying closer, breasts pressing against his chest. “You have sex with women you pay, Luca,” she said bluntly, logic slurred but sincere. “What kind of vibes do you think I would get p> “Ouch.” He winced theatrically. “God, I wish you weren’t high while we
Chapter 69 “Your sister is with Bastardi,” he said bluntly, lifting his glass and swallowing the rest of the whiskey in one go. The alcohol burned a clean, familiar line down his throat. Vee went still. “What next?” she asked. “Patience, bambola. Patience.” He set the empty glass down. “You
Chapter 68 Then a video came through. Julian. The text read: Your bulldog strayed. About to be neutered. Luca opened the video. Marco and Valentina were on their knees, wrists zip-tied, faces bloodied. Valentina’s dark hair was tangled, her eyes blazing even as fear flickered beneath. Marco was bruised, split
Chapter 67 He was supposed to be the one driving. Marco turned calmly to Julian. “I’ll be right behind you p> Julian barely spared him a glance. “Suit yourself p> Marco moved toward his own car. He slid into the driver’s seat. The engine hummed to life. He waited until
Chapter 66 “Why do you do this?” she asked quietly. “Why do you do this job p> “Some paths in our lives are chosen for us,” Marco said. “You can choose your own path, Marco.” She stood in front of him. Her eyes were too big for her face tonight,
Chapter 65 Their eyes met across the driveway, Luca barely acknowledged her. He walked past, opened the driver’s door of his car, slid in, started the engine, and pulled out without looking back. Vee stared after him, then rolled her eyes. Such a big baby. Honestly. The great Luciano Genovese,