Novels by Safina Bello

“Cole, Enzo, get your school bags right now.” I yelled and I could hear them in the living room. I got pregnant the night of his brithday and you can imagine our surprise when we found out we are having twins, boy twins. They are about ten years old now, Cole and Enzo are inseparable, they do everything together, they care for each other, and they always make switch up making it hard for me to realize which one is which, they both got Dominic’s eyes “Ready mom.” I heard the form behind, knowing they care about each other, Dom and I feel like we have done a great job with them, we feel like we have done better than any of our parents would ever do. “Finally, the driver will soon be here.” “Where is Dad?.” Enzo asked, Cole didn’t speak much, he always liked to be in his own space and play with Enzo. “Somewhere.” I smirked. “I have to tell him some thing, Cole did what he said and the girl kissed him.” He smirked and Cole rolled his eyes at us He said what? He did wh

“How about a car?” Gabriel suggested. “I got him that last year because he didn’t want to do anything special for his birthday.” “How about a house?” “You are hopeless.” I gritted through my teeth and a chuckle escaped his lips: this should not be funny but to him, it was, I am looking for something to get for Dominic’s birthday. He didn’t like to celebrate it. He didn’t want to have cake, he didn’t want to have a party, he didn’t want to even be reminded of it. I guess last time, I got him a car some days before it, I can understand why he didn’t like it, because of Damien, it’s a huge reminder of his brother and I did understand that. He did all he could to help me move on and not think about my mother anymore, and I did that, but when it comes to him, he always tends to be a bit stubborn, and I didn’t enjoy that. I wanted him to know I cared for him, I wanted him to know his birthday is worth celebrating, and it’s a reminder that he is stronger, he fought through all

“What is all of this?” I whispered. The room was filled with all of my favorite flowers and pictures of both of us, pictures we took during the year. There was one picture that stood in the middle of the room: the first day I met him, our first dance. How did he get that? I didn’t even know we were being photographed, I smiled when I saw the picture and walked further into the library. When the lights came on, my breath hitches, it was the same way that party was, the chairs, the decorations, expect the massive amount of flowers but yet, it felt good, it felt the same, like we never left that party. “Dom,” I called and I didn’t see him when another part of the room lit up, it was the video of Dom and me, when we were dancing, how did he get that, when I gazed into his eyes for the first time, I was doing it for Nicholas and I ended up with the great man anyone could ever be with, I ended up finding the love of my life, I ended up being stronger and stronger and I ended up ha

I always loved Thanksgiving, it’s been a year since I got married to the love of my life, a year of being a Ricci. I always thought he wouldn't be the same after a couple of months, but it feels like after a couple of months, he loved me even more, cared for me even more, and wanted to be there for me and protect me at all times. The last year, we celebrated each holiday, each birthday, and we were there for each other, we took care of each other, last year I learnt a lot of things for myself and for the mafia, I know how to shoot, can use a knife perfectly and not only that, I could do many more things, leading the mafia with my husband is a dream come true. I always cared for him, and now I could do this for the rest of our lives, I didn’t have any friends, no one can replace Candice, he didn’t have any either, I could say Gabriel is both our friend, we cared for him and he loves him. “What’s wrong?.” I breathed out as he stared at me, right now we are in our bedroom, his

Dominic’s POV… “What does forever look like? All these seem too good to be true.” Aurora smiled. A one-week vacation turned into three months and now we loved it here, waking up by the sound of the beach, we were away from the city yet close enough to be able to get what we needed, we were happy, we didn’t have to worry about anything and nothing was going on in the mafia It's just basic things. I get feedback from all of the men every single day. The activities are good, traders are better. There is not much work to do; it’s mostly receiving and sending our consignment. The mafia has no issues, and I don’t think anyone could come for it. I have killed every possibility of having an enemy, and to be honest, no one wants to come close to my family now that they know the De Santos and Ricci families are bound together and our kids are going to be the first heirs to the family. I enjoyed being here because she loved it more, I have never had a vacation before, it’s always wo

Dominic’s POV….. “Dom.” She yelled, her smile was radiant and her body covered in little to no clothing, I have never seen her this happy before, she walked through the beach, without wearing any shoes when she walked into the water. “Dom, come on in, the water is great.” She smiled, without thinking, I walked into the water, she wrapped her hand around me and she held me close to her, her smile brighter than the ocean itself and she gave me a kiss on my cheek. “You like this water like this, it’s freezing Aurora.” “I know, after this, the hot bath that comes with it, it’s going to be great.” She smirked, that’s what makes her excited, the little things that take place. She is precious, she is a queen. Maybe this is what love feels like, this is what forever feels like; this is what happiness feels like, this is what it feels to have someone that loves you, to have someone that cares about you to be with you, to have someone that always wants to be with you no matter the hor

Bella. “I don’t understand why you are panicking, it was bound to happen.” Caleb said and I glared at him. The kids are at school, Caleb and I were the only ones home and I just finished one of my classes, I started college a year ago, I needed to finish it and become a lawyer, yes I Bella will be a lawyer; even in my wildest dream I didn’t think of that. I have four more years to go, and I know I can do it, I wanted to fight for those kids who’s parents don’t deserve to be parents, I desire to fight for every little girl or boy that has being abused. “I don’t think much will change, you are not alone in this Bella and you can still continue college, remember you are doing this for the kids, and this is not going to stop you, it will motivate you.” Caleb said. I know he is right, I was anxious. I didn’t expect this. We didn’t plan for this, Yes we talked about this, yet there was never a plan that we had in mind, yet again we were reckless, more than I could ever i

Bella… Two days later. “Are we ever going to leave the bed Liam?.” I whispered. I turned to look at him, I never thought I would be stuck in the room for two days, it’s being two days since we got here, our honeymoon. Rome. Liam wrapped his hand around me and pulled me closer to him, his perfume filed my nostrils, all we had done was eat, have sex and video call the kids, I was glad they have their uncle Caleb to stay with them and I missed them dearly. “We had to explore the city.” I whispered and he rolled his eyes at me, when he stretched, I used the opportunity to get out of his hold and off the bed. “Bella.” Liam warned and I did what he has done earlier. Rolled my eyes at him. “She can’t hear you.” I smirked. I pulled off the covers and headed into the bathroom. A warm shower was what I needed. The moment the water touched my skin, a smile crept on my face, I felt a jolt of electricity flowing through my body, the thought of how perfect my life is flash

Bella. “The dress looks amazing on you Bella.” Jammie smiled She pulled everything off in two month, the décor I wanted, though I have not seen it yet, I know it looked great and she helped me with a good stylist. I got used to Jammie, I got to know her more during our weekly meeting, and today, I invited her and her family to the wedding, she stayed by my side all through last night, and she took me out. Liam didn’t like the idea of me having a party, but Jammie didn’t care, she wanted me to have that one night, she wanted me to have fun, she told me all about her own party and how her so called friends messed it up. Sometimes it’s a blessing not having many friends, you never know who hates you, the less the better. “What about the kids?.” “They are perfect and playing around, nothing is going to go wrong Bella, I know you are anxious.” “I always dreamed about this day and it’s here.” I smiled. I didn’t write my vows, I tried to but I could not, the ideas scra

Liam. “I lost her when she was quite young, and to be honest, for months I was angry, I blamed my friend yet deep down I knew, if he could bring her back, he will, she was sick you know, she was going to die either way, I just wished I had more time with her, I had to find a purpose so I picked religion, to find a sense of direction, call it a rebound after losing my daughter. I don’t care.” Caleb spoke. My pulse raced. I felt a thundering sound fill my ears, and I averted my gaze from the screen. I was eavesdropping on his conversation with his friend, I had a camera and a microphone hidden. I got the file about everyone who attended that camp, there is no one shady, not even a single mafia king, just mere people, thieves, people who lost themselves in drugs, people who survived something grave, people who lost themselves through other means. My eyes darted back to the screen, Caleb is good. I should have known, it saddened me that he didn’t mention she was sick, even

Bella… “I think it’s a great idea.” Jammie smiled. We finally came to a conclusion to hire someone to help us with the wedding, I realized I can’t do it all alone, between me and the kids, and taking them to school and in between PTA meetings and don’t get me started on the school activities, Ethan signed up for football and Ollie for hockey. I am proud of the boys, but I has busy schedules and after meeting up with four different wedding planners today, Jammie is the only person I like and so far, she has not made comments about Liam and how good he looks and how she can’t believe he is going to settle down. “I think it’s great too, so you have any ideas to make it better.” “I can create a design template to pick from, I would need a week for that, if you don’t mind, it’s your big day and I know how much you will want it to be perfect.” She said and I smiled. She glanced at Liam for a moment before she looked away. “And the groom, any ideas.” She asked, and he shakes

Bella… “How about lavender, instead of white, I don’t want something too common.” My eyes darted to Liam. “I love it.” “You love everything don’t you?” I rolled my eyes at him, we have been at this for an hour and all he said is he loves it, even if I change my mind a thousand times, he still loves it, he just stuck to what I like. I didn’t want a white wedding, I wanted something different, beautiful, when I look back at it, I would love it, when I have a daughter and she sees the pictures, she will love every part of it. “It’s going to be lavender, we can decorate the church in beautiful lavender flowers, maybe mix it up with a little while flower and we can have our pictures all around the place, Ollie and Ethan can walk me down the aisle, and you find a priest,” I whispered and he nodded, I had imagined it, how beautiful it’s going to look. We were home alone, the kids and Caleb are out for a walk, he even offered to take them shopping, and I have been meaning to

I wanted this, I wanted him, I was scared of how it’s going to feel; I know it would hurt, mom did tell me about it, a day before Damon was meant to accept me.Now it’s all happening, like it has always meant to happen in years.“Don’t be scared, I am not going to hurt you.” Damon said and I smiledHe is about to see me bare, in ways no one has ever seen me, he did see parts of me but not like this, this feel different, it felt intimate.I stood in the middle of his room, his eyes were on mine when I took the bold move and I took off my clothes, his eyes never leaving me yet his mind filled with the most nastiest thoughts, his eyes gave it all away.“You are precious Ava, and only a good one is allowed to see you like that.”“You earned it.” I breathed out.He never did lie to me; he did hide a lot of things from me; he didn’t want to impress me with words, he didn’t care, what he did all this time is pure, he never wanted to hurt me. Damon inched closer to me, taking two strides tow

A year later..Damon’s POVDear Dante.Dear fatherDear mother, You were never a good brother to me, you were always looking for ways to blame me for your downfall form the moment I was born, you didn’t care for me, all you wanted was to make me hate you, to make me pay for what I didn’t do, as a kid you were ever happy, maybe because you wished you were born first Despite everything there was a part of that cared for you until I could not take it, until I realized that you are better off dead, you are better off without me, and I knew if you didn’t die then I will.I should have done better at protecting others form you, you never wanted me to be happy and now I am, I have wife, I have two kids.Ava gave brith to twins some months ago, a boy and a girl, the first girl in the bloodline after so many years, she is the first for a while, I mean I know when father spilt always talk about o ur great great great great aunt Eden, the last female in the bloodline and I guess he is wrong b

Three months later..Three months ago, we killed our enemies and Dante died, three months ago I discovered my full potential and sometimes Damon would take me on a little supply mission with him. So I can get better, we have not had any troubles for the last three months, it’s been peaceful in the town, just a few activities like theft, and so on.It was not something to raise an alarm for, it was not even something that we are meant to be getting worried about, I felt like it was perfect, as long as it didn’t bother us.I even mad a friend, when I came to the park for the first time, she didn’t know who was which made it perfect, she is Rachel; she is good, she is kind and nice, the fists time I invited her to the house: sh was shocked, I am not Damon and Damon is not Damon anymore, he is not going to hurt her, he was happy that I found someoneI did need someone and I am glad that I am not so alone anymore,Today Damon is not at home, he left early for a shipment delivery that he ha

“I am thinking something with wolves.”“We already watched that and it was horrible the way they portrayed wolves, I don’t like it,” Damon said and I rolled my eyes at himI didn’t think he would like movies about us but it was fun, I enjoyed the stereotype and I did enjoy how much he would groan and talk about how another he is with what is going on, whatever it was, Damon didn’t like it.“How about one with war and gun, I am sure you will like it.”I breathed out and he rolled his eyes at me. “Come on Damon quite groaning and sit.”He settled beside me. Wrapping his hand around me as we started to watch the movie, his eyes were on mine when I pushed his face away playfully.We moved into the house the very next day, it was too perfect and the whole time I had been dreaming about it, we got new furniture, everything was good, and the guards and stationed perfectly, and we have a new security system too, because Damon wanted to make sure that everything is perfect and didn’t have many

“Where are you taking me Damon?.” I smiled“Somewhere special.” He explained and I nodded, it's code for I am not telling you so quit asking.The past few days has being bliss, I never imagined being this happy, having a life, having someone that loves and cares about me, having someone that would always want for me, and I guess it’s the best thing that ever happened to me.Being with Damon has been the best thing that has ever happened to me, he has always been there for me; he cares for me and he knows how to make me feel better, I do know he has been overly excited about something and he won’t tell me.I stared at Damon as he drove, maybe this is what heaven feels like, where there is no war, where there are no fights and it’s all peaceful, I guess this is all I have ever desired and not I got it.—-When the car came to a halt, I had a smile on my face, and Damon asked me to close my eyes.“Do you plan on having me dead,.” I asked.“If I wanted that, it would have happened a long

“Turn around.” Damon breathed out, my breath hitches as I did as he said when he leaned in and he placed a kiss on my ass, he didn’t stop at that, he made sure to slide his cock inside of me, it was warm and hard and a moan fell out of my lipsI felt my breath hitch as I held on to the sheets, it didn't do any good when he started to move in and out of me softly, it was warm, it was gentle, and it was everything I had craved.“Do you feel that Ava? That’s not even half of what you make me feel.” He breathed out as my eyes met his, his eyes were softly on mine, I could see him even when I turned my face to the other side. He started to move around even faster.Each thrust, each movement made me crave for more, it made me beg for me and it caused me to lose my mind, I wanted to scream out Loyd at the same time my throat was getting tired of screaming, at the same time, my throat begged for help, it inched for release and I was not able to get itWe have been at this for three hours, fro

Olivia.Luca and I settled in the little café, my eyes darting around the place. Gabby is here, I didn’t think she would come and Luca thinks she is working with one of his enemies, for her sake I had hoped she wasn’t, for her sake, I had hoped she was just in love with my husband and she always finds a way to be a part of our marriage.“You know she loves you right.” I asked. “She will be okay knowing I don’t care for her.” Luca said and I smirked, I was about to speak when I saw Gabby heading into the café. She dyed her hair red, she wore a white dress and she had the biggest smile on her face, better than the last time I saw her. She flashed me a smile as she walked in. “You came.” Gabby smiled, “and you brought Luca with you, you know I’m not going to hurt you right, you can come alone, it’s just me.”“What are you doing here, in this city.” Luca blurted out, right to the chase, he didn’t even waste a single minute. “You told Olivia work, but we know better, you don’t work Ga

Olivia.“Why do you want to know Gabby?” I asked, I should have ignored her call, fuck, my fingers slipped and now regret filled my mind.My eyes darted to the screen.“I have some work to do, and I’m thinking why not stay with you and Luca instead of at a hotel.” She asked, I was yet to understand how she knew where I was, I didn’t tell anyone and I am certain Luca didn’t either.“What work?” I asked, knowing fully well she didn’t do a thing, except arrange some files for dad, and sometimes she helped mom with groceries. “Look Gabby, I can’t stop you from traveling here, if you want to come good but not to my home, Luca will not be comfortable with it and he doesn’t like you, I’m not going to make him uncomfortable or try to convince him.”I didn’t wait for her to speak before I hanged up the call, a wave of annoyance washed over me. Luca has been in bed all morning, Fernando told me what happened.I know Luca is strong, he has been strong for years but sometimes people break and

Luca.“It sounds like it’s possible, is it.” Fernando said.“You are meant to disagree, tell me Olivia is wrong.”“She isn’t, it’s possible, your family was one of the most powerful werewolf clan to ever exist and after the death of your parents, De Marcus family took over but you made your clan even more powerful and better than your father could ever do, while Andrew and Killan De Marcus did the same. Every thing became better, and those that planned the ruin of your family are in pain, I won’t be surprised if your uncle worked with multiple family, he loves power and money, and don’t get me started on the extent he would go for them.”Fuck “It’s possible all three families are after me.”“Someone had to have told De Marcus family what you have done, after you killed their brother and father. You realized you made a mistake and you made sure no one knew, except for you, but what if someone knew all along Luca, like say the person that gave you that information.”“No one gave me, I

Olivia…“It smells great.” Luca smiled, his friend was nowhere to be found, my eyes darted to his, a sudden glance caught my eyes. “What’s wrong? Why is Fernando not here and don’t tell me we are here on a business trip, what is going on exactly.”“It’s about De Marcus family, my uncle, you don’t have to worry about it, I’m going to fix it.”“How?” I breathed out. “Did you find them?” I asked and Luca shook his head, my breath hitches. “Are they here, the family that killed yours.”“They may be, it’s just Fernando said something today, what if the family that killed my dad, my mom, it’s my family and Victor kept pretending someone else helped him in this, and Andrew and Killan kept pretending that something was going on, what if all there while someone from my home worker with my uncle and they hid it, kept it a secret from me, kept watching me.”I didn’t know what to say, I know he didn’t trust his family, I didn’t trust mine either.“Have you ever wondered maybe it’s not one family

Luca.“I-““No, we are not talking about it Fernando.”“You have no idea what I am about to say.” He smirked. He didn’t have to say it, I know he wanted to tease me for running into the room to meet Olivia, he wanted to tease me for carrying her out of the plane and for taking her overly into our room.He wanted to tease me for staying in that room for over two hours.“I just wanted to say, it’s good to see you happy.”“I know.” I mumbled under my breath.“You don’t have to be a jerk about it, and she has you wrapped around her finger, tell me, if she runs downstairs right now and says, Luca come lay with me, you would do in an instant.”Fuck, I hate that he is right, it would only make him more cocky.“Can we focus on why we are here?” I asked.“Fine, you are no fun, I hope she turns you into a better perosn and not this boring person here.” He said and I rolled my eyes at him. “Brianna, Killan and Andrew’s cousin, she is here, this is where she wants her destination wedding to b

Olivia.“We are headed where?” I asked as my eyes darted to Luca.“A little trip.” Luca smiled, he leaned toward me, wrapping his hand around my waist. A smile crept on my face, I was glad we gave each other a chance. “I know it has to do with work, but we can still spend some time.”“We are going alone.” I asked and he shook his head, he placed a gentle kiss against my neck, a shiver rolled down my spine.“My friend Fernando is coming.”The same friend that helped him with killing his uncle, I was still shocked Luca did that, he was quite firm about his decision. I never once doubted his words when he said his uncle had something to do with his parent’s death, all for a throne.How monstrous could he be? I was glad he is gone, if he can kill his brother, hurting Luca would not be any challenge to him, or even me.“What is on your mind?”“Nothing, where are we going?” I smiled, Luca twirled me around until my eyes were on his, my chest pressed against his, and his tongue swept across