Chapter 21ALLESIA“Please, Master. Stop playing around and fuck me already.”Where those words came from, I didn't know, but the pleased smile on Russel's face told me just what I needed to know. Apparently, my dirty words had produced the required effect because Russel left me on the table and stepped back just a bit. His gaze was still holding mine when he started undoing his trouser. I waited patiently and my heart hammered loudly against my chest as I watched him. When his trouser finally dropped to the floor, I gripped the table tightly. His erection was very visible through his boxer briefs and the size of that bulge made me want to run out if there. “You look so flushed. Are you scared?” His voice did not hold any ounce of comfort, instead there was a mocking laugh draping from his tone. He knew I was scared, and he seemed to be enjoying it. “I’m scared.” I admitted shyly, what was the essence of trying to tough anyway? “You should be.” He grinned, “Because It would hurt.”

Chapter 23RUSSEL“Allesia fainted?” Kegan queried, his tone a brutal lace of surprise. I groaned in pure exasperation and ignored his question, “Why would you lie using my name like that?” I seethed, “And to think you didn't even tell me!” Kegan shook his shoulder, “I merely did what I thought was right. Were you going to let the girl's mother die there when you knew fully well that she took your offer because she needed the money for that purpose?” “Why she took the offer is not my bloody business, and it's not yours either. But taking money from my account and sending it to her family in my name is! You didn't even tell me, I just had to look stupid before her when she brought up the topic.” Kegan rolled his eyes, “What's pissing you off so bad? Looks like you are looking for a way to blow steam because you are making a ruckus out of fucking nothing!” “Nothing?” I scowled in disbelief, “And what if I changed my mind about her? What if I didn't want to fuck her?”“Well you did,

Chapter 25ALLESIA As I stood in Russel’s dimly lit study, the weight of the past night’s events hung heavy in the air. My heart raced as I waited for him to arrive, thoughts of facing him again so soon making me shift my weight uncomfortably from one foot to the other. He asked me to wait for him in his study, and that he needed to have a word with his mother. So I thanked my stars that he wouldn't have to see me limp all the way to his office since it's the only way i could walk now after, well—I couldn't shake off this fear that had gripped me since the first moment I met him. His domineering presence and intense gaze had always left me feeling small and vulnerable, and I dreaded the thought of facing him after what had transpired between us.I had never really been comfortable around him and last night just gave me more reasons to entertain that fear. From the moment we met, his imposing stature and piercing eyes had instilled a deep sense of unease within me. His confidence bor

Chapter 27ALLESIA “Send one more bottle of beer down here!” A customer growled in his usual tone.“Just one?” I asked, staring at his companion.“Nay, I'm good. Just get another one for him.”“Right away.” I replied and started for the fridge, I came back with the man's order and placed it in front of him. “Finish up with that so you can sort out the new crates.” Pablo instructed as he prepared to leave and I nodded. “When did you say your brother would be coming?” “Very soon. He said something about sorting the bill at school before stopping by.” Pablo picked his phone and started leaving, “Just let him help you pack. I'm not sure I'll be returning today.”“Sure.”It's been two weeks since I returned home and I'd come back to the bar three days after that. Renzo was back in school and we already used almost all the money I got from my shady deal with Russel Mancini to pay off nearly all the family debts. As it turned out, we were back to living like we used to, only thing now wa

Chapter 29ALLESIAThe tension in the room was palpable as Nikolai wouldn't take his eyes off me and Renzo wouldn't stop raising inquisitive brows at me. I waited for any of them to say something, but there was no luck there so I finally cleared my throat and stepped out of the counter. “Hey…” I greeted Nikolai nervously. He stepped closer and pressed a light peck on my cheek while his hand went around my waist and I shuddered at the contact. When he felt me tense up, Nikolai offered a calming smile and stepped away. “I didn't know that you guys knew Russel Mancini.”“Oh no we don't,” it was Renzo who answered, “Not on a personal level. He merely stops by here to drink his favorite scotch sometimes.”Nikolai nodded, “Sounds like something he would do.” Then he stepped even closer to me, “But you must avoid him, Les,” he admonished, “I'm sure you already know that he is in the mafia. He's the vicious Capo of Cosa Monsoni and the don of Region Mafia Men.”I let out a nervous chuckle,