Andrea’s POV “I don’t fear punishments, Mr. Concorde!” He raised his eyebrow, giving me an amused look, closing the distance between us. My breath hitched when he captured the back of my head again, all the while holding my gaze. I was under his spell, unable to move even an inch. Not that I wanted to. I wanted to feel his lips on mine! It had been so long since we kissed! “Is that so? Let’s find out, Ms. Cromwell!” The smell of his faint, lime and spice cologne stirred my whole body with desire. He tilted my head backward, exposing my throat. His soft, warm lips grazed along the skin, making my insides clench more with need. “Ready, love?” Before I could respond, he traced his tongue up along my chin to hover over my lips. A gush of liquid heat erupted, and I was dripping wet already for his touch. It was the same as that fateful night, five years ago when I conceived the twins. Only this time it was more heartfelt and full of longing!I didn’t need to answer him. He knew I was r
Zion’s POV A phone call from my lawyer brought me back to reality. I remembered my shitty life and the threats looming over my head. With the court case coming up, I had to strengthen my allegations against Delia. I knew what that entailed. It was a tremendous battle against Delia and her mafia family. They could do anything for money. I walked out of the kids’ room and accepted the call. “Yes, Mr. Dimitri, I just returned. I would surely have got in touch with you soon.”“I’m sorry to bother you now, Mr. Concorde, but an emergency has cropped up. The Interpol had arrested Ms. Delia Kayakos from her hideout in Chicago last night. They’ve brought her back to Athens, but she has attempted suicide by consuming a bottle of sleeping pills.” I wasn’t surprised at all. Ever since my win at the last hearing, she knew her game was up. Soon I would prove that she had illegally confiscated assets from us. Her involvement in Mr. Alesci’s murder and my murder attempt has already been proved. “O
Andrea’s POV “The same applies to you, too. You can’t move around freely until the culprits are arrested.” He gaped at me for a split second before realizing what I had just said. I could see the relieved look on his face. Maybe he was afraid I would leave him again, but I was here to stay. I would battle it out with him!“I would love to stay under house arrest with you!” He winked and concentrated on his food while I gaped at him. Did he consider it a joke?“I’m serious, Zion. What if the Kayakos crime family attacks you? Do you realize how dangerous that is? Even your four bodyguards can’t save you from the mafia.” While I got worked up at the thought, Zion’s grin widened while his eyes sparkled with excitement. I had no idea what was going on in his head. “I’m serious too. I’ll spend my days and nights with you in bed!” The amusement was clearly visible on his features and so was the desire. It was a dangerous combination indeed! “No, absolutely not. What about the twins?” I ro
Zion’s POV The patrol car sped past the police headquarters and I gaped at the man next to me. “Why didn’t we go in?” He flashed his teeth at me, but it was the evil look in his eyes that made me frown. I checked him out and gasped, realizing that his uniform was totally fake. The guy was no police officer! Panic settled in my heart as I looked at the other three occupants in the car. They all looked more like criminals than cops. “Because you’re going to meet our boss!” said the one near me with a golden tooth peeking at me. “F*ck you! I should have known!” I tried the door, desperate to jump out. How could I be so careless? When my bodyguards were missing, I should have sensed foul play.All of them couldn’t be unavailable at the same time! I hadn’t given it much thought since I would be escorted by the cops. I placed my hand inside my pocket and switched on my phone. At least the cops would know my location. My only option of an escape was to open the door and jump out, but bef
Andrea’s POV Knox arrived in Athens after my distress call. Ever since Officer Alexopoulos arrived on my doorstep, fear clutched at my heart realizing what was going on. Zion had foolishly stepped into a trap. This time, Delia’s family had effectively abducted him. What would I do now? How would I rescue him? The Hellenic Police Force, Crime Branch, and the Interpol were looking for him everywhere. I haven’t had a moment of respite all day. It was midnight, and the twins were fast asleep. Despite having police protection, I anxiously waited for Knox’s arrival. “Any news?” he asked, hugging me close. Tears fell from my eyes as I shook my head. “No.” The cops had raided Gavriil Kayakos’s building in downtown Athens, where he lived. They searched all his nightclubs too, but there was no sign of Zion anywhere. I was at my wit’s end.“The police have traced Zion’s phone number to 5 miles away from the police headquarters, after which the phone went dead. It meant they crossed the poli
Andrea Cromwell’s POVMy phone buzzed incessantly as I wrapped up the design I had been working on since morning. As the Founder and CEO of Ratio Architects, I didn’t have a moment of respite! I preferred it that way! Keeping myself busy helped me mend my shattered heart. It took me five long years to achieve my dreams. Yes, I was proud of my achievements! Entrepreneurship was an arduous journey with more bumps than a smooth sail, but I had soldiered on single-handedly. I was grateful to Sebastián Conrad, the CEO of Conrad Architects Worldwide, for giving me an opportunity! The alliance with Conrad got me a regular flow of work, money, fame, and success. When I started, I had nothing apart from a broken heart, tears, and a difficult pregnancy to deal with. It was a fierce battle for me so far, but I emerged as a winner! I could prove to the world that it wasn’t so easy to break me. I glanced at my phone to notice my grandpa Vincent Cromwell’s number flashing across the screen. A se
Andrea’s POVAll eyes were on me, and I had no option but to step into the room. My glance immediately flew towards the far end where he stood, brooding like a dark angel! He still looked the same. Furious, rebellious, and arrogant. How had I expected him to change? My heart sank, and I felt like the rug had been pulled from underneath my feet. His blue eyes locked with mine, making my heartbeats run amok. My posture stiffened as his eyes seared into mine. My breath settled near my collarbone. All the memories flooded my brain at that moment. Those memories left me dizzy, hurt, and numb with longing. So many years have passed between us, yet I struggled to hide the emotions choking my throat. The reason was obvious! I loved him with everything I possessed. Despite his rejection, I hadn't been able to move on from him.Was he really here? The short black hair, the thick dark brows, the long curled eyelashes, the chiseled face, and the full lips were still the same! He was still the mo
Andrea’s POV “Andrea, is everything alright?” Granny Catherine’s voice brought me out of my daze. Ever since that phone call, I hadn’t been able to stop worrying about the next day’s meeting. I knew Zion was upset at seeing my lack of interest. Did he seriously think I would do his bidding? After my rebuff, he had just agreed to meet me tomorrow and disconnected the call. Ever since I had no idea what was going on in his mind. It was strange he didn’t specify a time for the meeting. “Yes, granny!” I blushed under her scrutiny. How did she figure out I was going through mental turmoil? After all, I hadn’t interacted with her for quite some time. Grandpa Vincent married Catherine Shelby six years ago. I left for Athens immediately thereafter. We could hardly bond with one another. Yet she was now an indispensable part of our family, taking care of my boys and Knox’s children, too. With Knox and his fiancée, Danielle Hartford, away on a vacation, I could hide from his relentless inter