Amara's POV The weather was chilly which made me scared not for myself alone but for my baby. As time passed, I got used to my condition and began to love my unborn child. I wondered how it would feel to carry my baby in my arms and show him the love that he deserved. I didn't know the sex of the baby because it wasn't time yet and I was almost done with my first trimester. I had thought that I wouldn't be able to survive without Luciano but I coped fine, even though I wanted out of Dee's house. The cold made me buckle my knees so I could provide warmth for my baby since I was naked. I hadn't eaten anything yet, so I covered my body with a blanket and walked towards the kitchen to get food. I regretted kicking the food I was served away because I was very hungry and so was my child. Definitely! Luckily, I bumped into Mariam who looked sad and defeated. I wanted to know what had been troubling her but cold demeanor showed that she wasn't
Amara's POV I wished that morning didn't have to come as Dee woke me up so I could have my bath. I grumbled that he was interrupting the only chance I had to be same. He noticed my frown but ignored it which infuriated me the more. "Why do I have to bath now? Isn't it too early?" I protested. "We are expecting visitors and I don't want you looking like an old hag," His words stung but I didn't give him the satisfaction of knowing that his words affected me. He peeled off my night gown quickly and hauled me to the bathroom. He hurriedly put me in the shower cabin then scrubbed my skin. This time, he was rough and nonchalant about how his actions affected my body. "Can you slow down? I didn't ask you to invite guests so don't spoil my skin," I snapped and sent me a glare. Since he was in a hurry, the bath was quick. He left me alone to apply my lotion and asked me to cooperate with Mariam and her team or I would be punished later. I was done with the lotion, then Mariam walked i
Dee's POV I watched them keenly while showing Amara off to them. It was wrong for me to sell her off like a whore, but I couldn't cope with her not loving me. Since she doesn't want me to be happy; neither she, Luciano or I would. After I had tried to kiss her and she refused I realized that there was no point in chasing her. Since I couldn't keep her for myself, I had to make money off her. She was stubborn and barely listened to me. I had always loved submissive women, women that could put my wishes before hers and make sure that I am find. Amara was faraway from being that woman so I had to do what I did, but so far it wasn't turning out well. She carried my brother's child and I knew that Luciano would fight me tooth and nail till he got his child. I wasn't ready for such a long battle so I decided that this would be the best way to take care of the issue. I had almost kissed her while we were alone in the room. Her half covered cle
DEE'S POV I was scared and worried that he would cause great damage during Gio's birthday. His seventeenth birthday was very important because he would be officially initiated into the mafia. He might also be asked to kill for the first time to show how ready he was. Is Luciano that cracked, I don't think so. Everything was supposed to go peacefully and be full of celebrations but Massimo had other plans. His squinted eyes and scrunched face showed how angry and thirsty he was for blood. If he could sexually assault his cousin for a long time, then causing a ruckus during Gio's party would be a piece of cake. I sauntered out of the room feebly and felt a vibration from my phone. I looked at the screen and discovered that Jordan was the caller. His call came as a surprise because we hadn't spoken to each other since we broke up and I didn't expect him to call me either. "Hi sweetie, it's been a while," His voice came off light and jovi
Dee's POVHe wasn't just bluffing, it was something he was capable of doing and I could imagine myself being locked in a dungeon worse than where I had kept our father. I imagined Luciano whipping me thrice a day without food, just water. I had witnessed what Luciano did to someone who betrayed him, and since I was his enemy he would do worse. Luciano was without compassion but I preferred to be tortured by him than Massimo because he never played fair. "Just say yes to me and they won't have any idea of what is going on. I have already planned our wedding and I can't wait to be called an 'Alonso'," He said dreamily, clasping his hands and running around like a child. I felt like killing him at that point but I was too weak to do it. "You can go ahead and do your worst but I need you to always remember that we are done and nothing can bring us together again," I said with a tone of finality. His face was sullen, showing that I had defeated him with my words, then he raised his h
Dee's POV I couldn't believe that Amara was still stubborn about returning my feelings. I had pleaded with her severally to love me, even if it was a little. I just wanted to know how love felt, but she didn't listen. All my life, I had only experienced unrequited love even from the people I called my family. Luciano tolerated me and my father didn't even want me around. She sat away from me with a monstrous look in her eyes. She had been that way ever since I brought up the topic. "What's wrong with you being my woman and having my children? Luciano doesn't love you, he is just using you and he will get tired of you soon," We both knew that I was lying. I was desperate and I just wanted her to give me her attention, her love was all I needed to survive in this world. "I'll rather die than be with a selfish bastard like you. I can see why your family never loved you, it's because you think about just yourself and no other person," She blurted. Her words stung me more than the s
Dee's POV I was filled with rage so I dragged Amara to the bathroom and tied her to the iron bars that protected the window. She screamed as I turned on the shower that released droplets of water as cold as ice on her body. "It isn't my intention to hurt you princess, but you give me no choice," I said and unbuckled my belt. Her eyes blazed as she saw what I was about to do but she regained composure and shut her eyes. I let it land on her back and expected a loud scream, instead she dug into her lips and shut her eyes. Her skin, which was smooth and soft, became smeared with blood from the first lash. "You ain't gonna beg me, huh?" I whipped her again, this time with the iron part of the belt and it drew out blood. "If that is what you want, then you will have to whip me till I die because you won't see my tears, neither will you hear me plead." She challenged me with her nose flaring in defiance which brought out the beast in me. "Alright, then. But don't blame me for whatever
Luciano's POV It was decided on. Going to Arianna's house wasn't a thing of choice but a necessary step in finding Amara. Since Dee had her, he wouldn't be comfortable going to anyone for help apart from her. Massimo would have been a better partner but he was a lone wolf and didn't understand what honor and loyalty was all about. "Let's go," I said to Obinna who was trying to come to terms with his given assignment. All I needed him to do was to get into Arianna's database and find out Dee's present location. From what I heard, he was good at it, the only problem with him was that he couldn't keep his mouth shut. I was yet to understand what he did that made me trust him easily, I only hoped that I wasn't making a mistake. "What will you do if I decide to escape right now? Maybe jump through the window?" He asked to test me. I found it funny that he tried to tease me but I didn't laugh. "Maybe you should try it and find out," I said stiffly. The driver swerved around a bend