131: The Switch

The rough fabric of the blindfold scratched against Ortensia’s skin, plunging her world into darkness the moment she stepped past the mansion's outer perimeter gates. She had willingly walked into the trap, as she let the armed guards secure her.Ortensia was put inside a vehicle, as the engine roared to life, racing away from Vito's estate and toward an unknown fate. She sat in total silence during the grueling drive. She kept reminding herself that she was doing this to save Vito's life, keeping her mind locked on the hidden tracker resting against her collarbone.By the time they got to their destination, the vehicle ground to a sudden halt on coarse gravel. Rough hands unceremoniously hauled her out of the backseat and marched her into a damp, concrete-walled room.With a loud tug, her eyes were opened, the blinding glare of a single overhead bulb forcing her to blink back tears. She expected to see the soft, pastel luxury of her father's estate. She expected to see Valentino sta

132: The Final Piece

Valentino stood beside the open trunk of Vito's SUV, his gaze fixed on the bound young man kneeling inside.The captive's head remained lowered, his wrists secured behind his back with zip ties. Bruises covered his face, and fear shimmered in his eyes. Everything about him matched the intelligence Valentino had gathered over the years on Ricardo's secret bloodline.He looked exactly like Ricardo's son. Valentino slowly turned toward Vito. "Why didn’t you start with this?"Vito's expression remained unreadable. "I've been waiting for the right time to use him."That was only half the truth, the kneeling man wasn't Ricardo's son at all. He was Rico.Hours earlier, Vito’s disguise specialist had fitted him with a hyper-realistic silicone mask, complete with custom prosthetic ears, a reshaped jawline, and expertly blended makeup. Every detail from the texture of his skin to the faint scar beneath his left eye… had been recreated to look like Ricardo.Unless someone peeled the mask off his

133: A New Dawn

A Month Later:ORTENSIAThe bedroom doors clicked shut, locking out the dangerous, blood-soaked world we had left behind at the docks. I leaned my back against the wood, my chest heaving as the residual adrenaline finally began to recede from my veins. The room was bathed in the soft, warm glow of the bedside lamps.Vito stood a few feet away, his broad shoulders rising and falling with a slow rhythm. He unbuttoned his leather jacket and tossed it onto the nearby chair, his unblinking dark eyes fixed entirely on me."Come here, doll," Vito murmured, his voice dropping into a low, commanding tone that made a sudden shiver ripple beneath my skin.I didn't hesitate, I stood up and stepped directly into his large frame. His hands reached out, gripping my waist with an unyielding, possessive strength that instantly anchored me to reality. For months, our physical connection had been a battleground of dominance and punishment, a starving game of control.But tonight, the rules had completel

134: The Devil’s Bride

ORTENSIA:I looked like an angel, a direct contrast to the world I had permanently bound myself to. My right wrist rested gently against the delicate fabric of my skirt. The room was completely quiet, save for the soft, rhythmic rustle of silk as my mother stepped closer, her chest heaving with a deep, shaky breath.My mother sniffed, as Ortensia wiped the tears away from my mother."Oh, Tensia," she whispered, her voice cracking as my fingers gently brushed the dampness from her cheeks.She reached out, her hands trembling as she smoothed down the edges of my veil, her eyes glassy with an overwhelming wave of motherly devotion."You look absolutely beautiful. I always prayed I would see you stand in a dress like this, but after everything... I didn't know if this day would ever come."I was dress in a bridal dress, today is my wedding, and my mother was emotional. She held my hands tightly, as she looked down at the platinum ring already waiting on my finger."I am so happy, Tensia,"

All Chapters of Owned By The Devil Himself : Chapter 131 - Chapter 134

131: The Switch

132: The Final Piece

133: A New Dawn

134: The Devil’s Bride