LOGIN“Come to me, my little dove.” His gaze held hers, she swallowed down hard.
Her gaze kept shifting from him; to the two men standing behind the man he was torturing. Her legs wobbled, but fear forced her to take a step forward. Her hands gripped the hem of the lacy night wear, while she approached him carefully. Almost at where he sat, his hand stretched out and he pulled her toward him. He yanked her onto his lap with a sharp motion, her chest rose as she flinched. He held her right hand up to his face, and his fingers grazed the bandaged wrist. It almost felt tender, like he cared. But who would watch their ten million dollars goods get hurt? “Doris patched you up good. Pretty girls shouldn’t bleed, unless it’s for me.” His voice, dropped to a low rumble against her ear. “Wh-what is this?” She whispered softly, panic clawed its way up her throat. Her eyes couldn’t stop watching his movements on his gun, the way he twirled it smoothly on the table, how neat it looked. Lucian leaned close to her face, his palm rubbed her thighs. She tried readjusting on his legs, but his other hand wrapped around her waist slid down her ass. “This….” He murmured, his palms moved deeper on her thighs under the lacy dress, her mouth opened slightly and she arched softly, her eyes shifted shyly to his men but they weren’t watching. “This is breakfast…” His nose grazed her cheeks, then he stopped abruptly. The man in the chair coughed, blood splattered from his mouth. His head gazed down in fear, Lucian picked his pistol, tapping the barrel of the gun against the table. His harsh demeanor returned, and if looks were daggers then the man would be dead by now. “I’ll take your daughter. She’s quite a suitable down payment for your debts, don’t you agree?” He grinned. “Ma-master, please.” The man coughed, “Sh-she’s only 8” tears streamed down his face, mixing with the fresh blood pouring from the flesh wound on his cheeks. But Lucian turned his attention back to Aria, his fingers slid up her thighs again. This time deeper, closer to her entrance, he gave them a gently squeeze and she huffed slowly. “What should we do with him, little dove?” He asked softly, his eyes on her. Aria’s gaze remained on the man; he raised his head up to meet her gaze. In his eyes, she could see him desperately begging her to spare his life that was if any choice she made even mattered. His daughter was too young? What could Lucian possibly want with her? “L-let him go…please” Her voice quivered, A dark chuckle rumbled beside her, his voice low and dangerous. “Mercy belongs to God, piccola. Punishment is mine to give.” He muttered, his eyes gleamed with coldness and harsh intent. He raised the gun slowly, directing it at the man’s head. Aria felt all the nerves in her body stand up, a murder was going to happen in front of her, she couldn’t watch it. “Oh God,” A whimper tore from her throat as she threw herself into his chest, her hands desperately covered her ears. They shook, her head buried into his shoulders. The sound of the gun’s click echoed in the room, but it never fired. “Take him away,” Lucian ordered, and dropped the gun back on the table. His men each grabbed the man by the shoulder and hurled him along with them. Aria sat trembling in his lap, unable to move, her body completely stiff with fear. She couldn’t bring herself to look him in the eyes. “What kind of man are you?” Her shaky voice cut through the silence. A small smile plastered on his face, “The kind that mothers pray their daughter never meet.” He leaned closer, his breath brushed past her skin “You shouldn’t fear me…” He caressed her thighs, “Your sister ran with something that belonged to me.” Her hands clenched into fists at her side, what could Camilla have taken from him? how could she even know him? “But you, you were untouched. And I like my things, pure.” Then, slowly he reached into a drawer beside him and pulled out a small box. The kind that could hold a wedding ring, so it seemed, her brows furrowed. Would he tell her to marry him? She was still his prisoner till her sister gets back, or till he laid his hands on her. On opening the box, he pulled out a black and pink leather collar. It gleamed in the dim light, and the round gold pendant had a name engraved on it “Little dove” Aria stared at the collar in utter confusion, her heart raced. Her eyes held the collar like it was the most terrible thing she’d ever seen. “Wear it,” He urged, his tone filled with command it echoed differently. She shook her head softly, attempting to get up from his lap but he shoved her back that her bare butt jiggled softly. His hand held her jaw so she could look him in the eye, before his gaze dropped to her breasts. Her nipples stood at peak beneath the lacy dress, showing him that she was feeling more than she let on. “It’s not just leather, little dove.” He breathed, his finger teased her nipples, rubbing it softly, her eyes screwed shut as she held her moans. Mentally scolding herself for even feeling, for reacting to her captor. “You see…” His hands moved in between her thighs, rubbing them softly till he stopped at her entrance. A smirk hung at the corner of his lips, he pulled his hand away , bringing it to her face Her wetness had stained his fingers, slimy and sticking to his fingers in desperation, “It’s the only thing standing between me and sinking my teeth into everything you’re afraid to want.” Her chest rose and fell desperately, she gripped the hem of the gown, her thighs trembled. “So, Defy me, I dare you.””Three nights, Frenchie.” Sofia breathed, her fingers pinching the bridge of her nose. “After that, I’d decide.” She had been standing in the bathroom for four minutes with the burner phone pressed against her ear, one hand braced on the edge of the sink, watching herself in the mirror. The contact on the other end, her one way ticket to get out of Sicily said nothing else—and the line dropped. Her hand lowered, and she stood there for another second. What if she couldn’t pull this off? Leaving with the ship was her only chance. Then she heard them—his footsteps as they moved slowly toward the bedroom from the wrong direction. He wasn’t supposed to be back yet. Instantly, she reached for the cabinet under the sink, shoved the phone beneath the folded towels, door handle already turning before her heart caught up with the rest of her. She grabbed a towel off the rack, pressed it to the back of her neck and stepped into the hallway. Her chest collided with something solid. ”Oh.”
He straightened, his own breathing ragged. In one swift motion, he lifted her off the counter and placed her on the floor—facing away from him. He pushed her forward, her stomach kissing the cold marble edge. She braced against the side to steady herself.Lucian’s hands went to her hips, holding her there. He unhooked his suspenders, drawing his trousers down—his cock springing free. Aria’s breath was shallow, then she felt the blunt head of him press against her entrance. He pushed in slowly, a torturing, inch-by inch movement that stretched her open, making her feel every ridge and vein of his thick shaft. “Mmmph….” Her breath came in a ragged gasp. “You feel that?’ He murmured, his voice dark rumble against her ear. “My cock in your fucking cunt. It’s where it’s been craving to be.” He filled her completely. Then he pulled back, almost all the way out, leaving just the tip inside. The sudden emptiness left air kissing her entrance, before he drove back in fast. He thrusted in
“Aria…” He muttered, his eyes never leaving hers. Lucian’s hands clenched at his sides, like it was taking everything in him not to lash out at her. She huffed, turning her back at him before walking to the kitchen. Not because she was hungry, or wanted anything. She pulled it open, standing in front of it as she stared at nothing. The cold air hit her face. It was the only place that was closest to escaping him—the only thing she could think of that wasn’t him. Lucian’s footsteps soon filled the hallway, heavy and floating towards the kitchen. His hand came down over her shoulder, pulling her away as he slammed the fridge shut so hard the bottles inside rattled. Aria’s hand was still on the handle when it closed, and she turned to face him. His chest heaved slightly, and his eyes were on her face with that look—-that one she had stopped trying to find words for. “What is your problem with me?” She lifted her chin, shattering the silence. “I don’t have a problem with you.”
(The next day) The elevator dinged and Lucian stepped out. His white shirt half buttoned, collar straight with black suspenders. The only evidence yesterday happened at all was the small closed cut above his right temple. He had treated the cut before dawn because he wouldn’t let Aria touch it. Lucian crossed the lobby and one of his men, Marco, pushed the glass doors open for him. He stopped at the top of the step, outside. Three black cars sat in the curbed drive below, and his jaw tightened before he had fully taken them in. He recognized the plate numbers. Only one family had them in the whole of Sicily—The Carbones, and they do not get along. He went down the steps. Six men—broad shouldered, faced with scars, dressed in black with guns held low at their sides. They spread out, occupying the space between the cars and the steps. In front of it all, One shoulder leaned against the hood of the centre car, arms folded and ankles crossed. Dante Carbone. He stood tall, muscu
(Continuation) The tires of a black Maybach screeched as Domenico brought it to a stop in front of the convent gate, the gravel scattering forward in a wave. Nothing hit harder than betrayal. Lucian might not have told him where Camilla was, but he knew his brother well enough, there was no better place to hide her than here. He stepped out before the engine died, his jacket hanging off one shoulder, his knuckles still split and dried with blood that wasn't entirely his.The gate was shut. A low old iron, bolted from the inside. Domenico grabbed it with both hands and shoved it. It swung aside. He stormed in. The courtyard spread open around him, a single light burning above the entrance doors.Within seconds, the entrance doors opened before he reached the steps. Sister Paula appeared in the gap, one hand on the frame, her eyes widening as they settled on him before a small smile touched her lips. She hadn’t seen him since the raid. As far she knew, Lucian was the only one who
“Hit me.” Lucian breathed, gaze set on his brother. Domenico’s jaw locked, his chest rising and falling hard. His knuckles bleeding onto the glass at his feet, and he stood there unmoving as his eyes shot daggers at Lucian. “Come on, fucking hit me!” Lucian’s voice rose. A short sound came out of Domenico, almost like a laugh, but lacking humor, almost hollow. “Why won’t you hit me?” Lucian spread his arms slightly, gesturing to himself. The blood from his forehead was running again, trailing down the side of his face, and he pressed the back of his hand on it and pulled it away. “I lied to you. I hid her from you.” He continued, trying to get a rise out of him. “I looked you in the eye and I said nothing. So come on.” His voice cracked on the last two words. ”Come on, brother. Hit me.” Aria’s feet were planted on the floor, her knuckles had gone white against the frame. The trembling had started in her hands, moving to her legs and her throat. Domenico’s gaze dri
Gianni stood by the window of his living room, his eyes glued to the iron gates outside.The sound of the grandfather clock ticked louder with every second as though it were counting down something inevitable. Each beat drove deeper into his skull, matching the sick, crushing weight lodged in his
“I want every single man in this building upstairs, now!” Domenico's voice cut through the heavy silence. His jaws clenched so hard muscles worked beneath his skin as he turned to the man that came to report.“Si, Ma-master,” the man stuttered, trembling before bowing hastily and rushing off. Luci
The taste of whiskey on his tongue slipped through Aria’s senses, making her fall deeper into this temptation of a man. She hadn't been able to figure out when it all started, when she had started to fall for this dangerous man. Lucian’s other hand slipped under her top, his rough palms scrape
“Hmn…” Aria let out a soft moan as she inhaled deeply, a small smile curled at the corner of her lips. Her hands dug into the railing, gripping tightly while Lucian’s shirt draped over her small frame. His cologne engulfed the air around her, the hem of the shirt brushed her bare thighs as she ra







