LOGINChapter 153••~••°••~••Luciano••~••°••~••The motel looks nothing like what she actually deserves. It’s uncomfortable, highly unbefitting and most importantly, it's unsafe.Even standing this close to it makes my skin want to crawl out.As we stand outside the building, my pulse hammers by each passing second. The same question lingers in my head longer than it is supposed to—Is she actually in there? Or did Marco spend a whole hour discovering a loose end?“Marco,” I move a step forward. “You sure this is the place?”He drags his gaze from the building, resting it on me, “Ninety-eight point seven percent.”I scoff, somehow wiping off the invisible ruffles on my leather jacket. “There's still one point three percent.”“I'm leaving room for divine intervention. Just incase what we don't expect happens.”“Marco,” I call his name again, still examining the place.“Fine. The ATM withdrawal was less than three blocks away. Traffic cameras picked up a woman in her height walking in the d
Chapter 152*~°*~°*~°*Elizabeth*~°*~°*~°*| 2-3 months |I am about to fall asleep when a scream echoes downstairs.At first I try to ignore it, thinking it's just one of those who are lodging in the hostel. But it's late at night, why would someone be screaming that much?Before I can think of an answer to that, another scream follows afterwards.My eyes flies open, my body trembling naturally due to fear. “What… What is going on?”A loud crash follows after, the sound of glass shattering accompanying it.I'm sitting upright before I realize what is happening. Heavy footsteps makes their way through the hallway.Then I hear a harsh voice. “Everybody on the floor!”Another voice barks orders I can't understand. Then, a gunshot gets me to stay still completely.My entire body freezes, my heartbeat making sounds all the way to my ears.I stand up from the bed, panic overwhelming me.All I can think of is my baby. I can't jump down through the window, it's too high. If I try, I might
Chapter 151••~••°••~••Luciano••~••°••~••My gaze rests on the map spread across the table, with various cities circled in red. The ones we've searched and couldn't find her. Every lead we have chased over the past month has ended the same way.And it fucking infuriates me. It's driving me crazy.I have not gotten any hints that proves she was taken by anyone. Even though I can't be so sure. If she wasn't taken… then that means she disappeared on her own.She left without considering ‘us.’That's the part that refuses to make sense to me.My phone vibrates, dragging me from my current thoughts.I ignore it, my head on one person.Then it buzzes again, and again for the third time.Only one person would keep calling even after being ignored.Releasing a heavy sigh, I lift the phone to my ear, not before sliding to answer, “What?”A cheerful voice comes through the speaker. “Good morning to you too.” I nearly roll my eyes. “You know you can at least pretend you missed me or pretend yo
Chapter 150*~°*~°*~°*Elizabeth*~°*~°*~°* | 1-2 Months |“Father, I must confess.” My lips part, dispelling a deep sigh. The heavy burden crushes my chest and I am afraid that the longer I keep it within me is me taking the risk of my chest exploding any time soon.I lift my dress a bit as an aid to kneel comfortably in the confessional booth, bringing my hands together seeking repentance.My gaze lingers on Father, watching him behind the screen, even though I can't see him clearly. “Very well then, let's begin.” He makes the sign of the cross as I follow his movements. “May you receive strength to say what bothers you so much.”“Amen,” I finish, kissing my hand.His voice is deeply pensive as he asks, “So what brings you here, sister?”My thumb runs over the other, trying to be respectful as I can while being truthful. “I have been having some forbidden thoughts.”“What kind of forbidden thoughts?”Instantly, my skin feels flushed and burning with embarrassment. How can my tongu
Chapter 149 *~°*~°*~°* Elizabeth *~°*~°*~°* 2 Weeks Pregnant | Location: Chicago, Illinois | I have never held something so expensive before. Even touching the card makes me nervous. Regardless of my hiked up nerves, I approach the counter with hesitant steps, while looking over my shoulder to check if someone recognizes me. Although I'm well aware of the scarf covering my face, I still find myself cautious of everyone that walks past me. I don't want to be found by the convent or by… him. He hurt me more than anyone has. I'm sure by now he is happily married to Gemma and they must be anticipating their baby soon. My eyes grows heavy at that thought. It's for the best. Now I'll be out of their lives for good. No more ruining other people's happiness. I was never meant to be happy anyway. The young woman behind the counter smiles warmly. “Good morning. How can I help you?” I hold the scarf to my face, shielding it from her view. “I… I would like to make a withdrawal.” “Of
Chapter 148••~••°••~••Luciano••~••°••~••No one speaks.We all stare at the security feed like this is some arranged cinematic movie. My eyes narrows on the bottles littered everywhere in my cabin.Another evidence to prove just how drunk I was. Marco clicks on a different tab, not stopping until he hits fast-forward. Even then, no one says anything.Gemma pops up on the screen, time of arrival stamped just right there at the corner. It wasn't Elizabeth. She never came that night.I was out of my fucking mind to think so. We watch as she knocks and I open the door for her.It's not what we're looking for, so Marco increases the speed by 2x. He doesn't stop until it gets to the point where I start walking down to my room.That's when my interest heightens. The part I need to know.Something riles up within me when I see how helpless I look, watching closely as I fall to the bed.There's no sign of Gemma yet. Minutes later, she's standing by the door but I look too weak to get up and
Chapter 46 ••~••°••~•• Luciano ••~••°••~•• I fucking tried to stay focused and actually have a conversation with Gemma, my supposed soon-to-be wife, but it didn't turn out as great as I wanted it to be. There's nothing to hold on to when it comes to her, there's nothing that fucking attracts me
Chapter 42 ••~••°••~•• Luciano ••~••°••~•• You don't ignore summons from the Don. You don't delay, neither do you ask questions on why you've been called. You just go. Which is exactly what am doing. The guards recognize my car before the gate sensors finish scanning it, resulting in the iron
Chapter 43*~°*~°*~°*Elizabeth*~°*~°*~°*“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.” I make the sign of the cross for good measure, and grip my rosary as a form of assurance.My eyes are still close when I feel a presence settle beside me. Way too close for comfort.My body stiffens. Yet, I don
Chapter 44 *~°*~°*~°* Elizabeth *~°*~°*~°* “I can't believe I'm saying this, but you have to go to that party,” Mother Roselyn finally drops the bombshell she's been wanting to say since she called me into her office. I don't say anything for a moment longer than a minute. I am still trying to







