PROLOGUE."Marcia, you can't be here anymore. It is too dangerous for you!" Griselda, the old lady who had been keeping her in hiding for weeks, whispered loudly.It was already late, as late as three o'clock in the night, and Marcia had been awoken from her sleep by the old lady, only to be told that she couldn't be accommodated anymore. At first, she thought she was in a dream, but it was all real now. Marcia stood to her feet. She was dressed in tattered clothing, and her hair had lost colour. She was pale and sickly, looking like she was a cancer patient. "What is it, Griselda? Did I do something wrong? Did I measure the ingredients for your cake incorrectly? I promise I'll fix it tomorrow," She pleaded and tried to take the old woman's hand, but Griselda pulled away. "I know you're mad at me, but please, don't throw me out into the streets. It's too dangerous out there for me. You know I will be dead as soon as they find me."Griselda sighed. "Child, I am not throwing you out b

They had just gotten to the suite, and as soon as the door closed behind them, Conor grabbed her and pushed her against the wall as he crashed his lips into hers and began to kiss her.Serafina was filled with disgust as Conor's lips ground against hers. He tasted of cigarettes and alcohol, a combination she so hated. He palmed her breasts, kneading like his life depended on it and causing her pain. She tried to push him off, but he was consumed by lust and desire."Do you know how long I've waited to have a woman as beautiful as you?" Conor whispered against her neck as he sank his teeth into her flesh. She didn't want hickeys. Not from a man she was likely to kill, so she pushed him off and laughed, ignoring his look of surprise. "Tell me how long?""A very long time," He said and stalked towards her again. "My wife is very boring in bed. She's either always tired from work or from taking care of the kids or not just in the mood."Serafina cleared her throat, not wanting to hear hi

"Come here," Giovanni growled and pulled her against him as soon as the elevator doors closed. She fell flush against his chest, wrapping her arms around his neck and crashing her lips into his as they kissed. Her moans of ecstasy filled the elevator as he caressed her bare body.Giovanni took control. He grabbed her by the waist and pushed her against the chrome elevator walls, lifting her right leg and placing it on his torso as his hand travelled up her thigh. "Oh, Giovanni!" She cried out when his fingers brushed her clitoris again. She was dripping wet. "Fuck," He muttered against her neck. "You're wet. It's so wet for me. I want to fuck you."Her eyes flew open, and she nodded. "Please."The elevator doors dinged, and they rushed out, not minding if anyone was standing before them. The door to his suit was three doors down. He lifted her off the floor, pressing his palm into her soft buttocks as they kissed. He pushed her against his door and took out his key card as he awkw

The first day he met her, she looked really bothered. He'd been watching her before they both fell in line and when she turned to look at him with her dreamy eyes, he was immediately smitten. But there was something lurking in her eyes: Fear, apprehension, angst and the need to escape. He knew it was coming from an external force and when he looked around, he noticed that she was being followed by a man. That had been his opportunity to help her escape her killer. When he'd asked her if she was okay, she'd nearly burst into tears and the sheer thought of seeing this angelic woman cry drove him to madness. He had suddenly been overcome with this desire to protect her, the desire to kill anyone trying to harm her and while she slept on his shoulder, he was filled with dread at the fact that he had fallen for a total stranger. It wasn't his thing to do and luckily, he had gotten a call that had him leaving at the next stop, not failing to drink in the details of her beautiful face bef

Giovanni shut the door to his study, breathing as a smile creeped into his face. His plans were going smoother than usual and at this point, it had him worried. He wasn't supposed to be doing this. Hell, he didn't want her working for him as a faux seductress. The idea of her seducing another man infuriated him. He knew how many times he'd wanted to stop her from signing the damn contract and telling her the truth. But not yet. He wasn't ready to tell her why he was doing this. "I see why you couldn't just leave her be," Geraldo said as he shut the door behind him. He must have seen her in the living room. "I see why Drake made her special. She's so beautiful, fuck." "Stay the hell away from her." Giovanni growled, feeling a need to get every man out of her way. Geraldo laughed and raised both of his hands in surrender. "You must have forgotten that I am married to a lovely wife with kids who I cherish so much. She's turning you into something else, Giovanni. When was the last t