L O R E N Z OShock, confusion and a hint of fear covered her beautiful face. Her mouth was slightly agape, and she was trying to figure out what to say. I knew this wasn't going to be easy, but I was ready for a change."Why do you want us to move back to New York, Enzo? They're lots of bad memories there. I don't think I'm ready for that. What if–""Baby, it'll be different this time. We have each other and the kids. We have a family. The only thing we're going to do is make new memories. Forget the past and focus on the future. Please." I took her hands, and she looked at me."This is our home. The memories we've made, the things we've endured. Moving is not a good idea. Enzo, what about my business?""You already have a branch in New York. You'd make it your main office, while still managing the one here in Brazil. I want to be able to protect you and my children and I wouldn't be able to do that with us being countries away from each other. I understand your fears but I need you
L O R E N Z OThe guests started arriving around eight. Avelina was already waiting for them with the staff at the entrance. She had a bright smile on her face and I could tell she was nervous.She was wearing a beautiful two-piece dress, her baby bump on display and a flower crown on her head. She looked like a princess, and I wanted to eat her up. As the cars pulled up, she straightened herself and greeted each guest as they came out of the cars. I stood behind her, greeting everyone and thanking them for coming.Massimo was the last person to get out, and I watched as she took a deep breath and waited for him to walk to her."Thank you for having me.""No, thank you for coming." She said and hugged him.My eyes widened and Massimo laughed. Everyone around us had smiles on their faces. I looked at Carina and she nodded at me.Avelina was slowly accepting him, after all, he had saved our children and we owed him that. Nicholas, Santino, Avelina's mother and her siblings came in. Af
C A R I N AI whipped my head around as Nicholas closed the door behind us, fuming. Who the hell does he think he is to drag me out of the party like that?I didn't like it when people acted possessive.I crossed my arms over my chest and looked at him, raising an eyebrow. "What the hell is wrong with you? Why'd you drag me here like some child?"He glared at me and walked closer. I stepped back, but he kept walking. Soon enough, I was pinned against the wall, and I gulped."I'm the one asking questions here. And I want you to answer me.""Or what? Are you going to spank me? Or maybe lock me in your bedroom?""You're pushing it, Carina. Don't test my patience. Now, tell me, what's going on between you and that guy? Do you have something going on with him?""It's none of your business.""Like hell it isn't." He growled, and I gasped."He asked me to dance, so I agreed. That's all there is to it.""Is that the truth?""I don't need to explain myself to you, Nicholas. Whatever happened be
C A R I N AThe following day, I was at work when my phone started ringing. I answered without checking who was calling."Carina, can we meet?""Nicholas? What do you want? Shouldn't you be busy with work? How did you get my number?""I can find your number anywhere. We need to talk. I want to explain things to you. Please, just hear me out. I know you're at work. How about you come to my place after your shift?""I'm working overtime today. I can't.""I'll pick you up from work.""No, Nicholas. We're done.""We're not.""Why are you doing this?""Because I can't lose you again.""I–""Please, baby. Meet me after work. I'll come and pick you up.""Fine.""Good girl. I'll see you later. Bye.""Bye."He was making me so confused, and I didn't know what to think anymore. He had been ignoring me for two years, and now, he wants me back."Carina, where are the documents I asked you to bring in 20 minutes ago?" My boss snapped."I'm so sorry. They're right here."I placed the documents on h
C A R I N AHe was wearing a grey suit, his jacket unbuttoned, showing off his gun and holster. His blue-grey eyes were burning with intensity."What are you doing here?" I asked, staring at him."Can I come in?""Uhm, yeah sure." I stepped aside, and he entered, looking around."Nice place. Small but cozy.""Thanks.""Yeah.""So, uh, what are you doing here? I didn't know you were coming.""I know.""Then...what's the reason for the visit?""I wanted to see you." He murmured."You did?""Yeah." He walked towards me and brushed his fingers against my cheek. He leaned in, his lips ghosting over mine.My breath hitched, and my heart pounded. "Massimo...""Mmm." He kissed me deeply, his hands going into my hair. "You don't know how long I've been craving to do this." He deepened the kiss, and I moaned, my body responding.We stumbled back towards the couch, and I fell on top of him, his hard cock pressed against my stomach."Fuck, Carina." He whispered against my lips."Massimo...we shou
L O R E N Z OAvelina was in the kitchen when I heard the sound of the doorbell. I opened it and saw the devastated look on my brother's face.Nicholas looked like someone had run him over. He was a complete mess. His hair was all disheveled, and his eyes were bloodshot."I lost her.""Who? Carina?""Yes. She doesn't want anything to do with me. She was with that bastard, and now she's with him.""Hey, calm down. Come inside. What's going on? Tell me."He shook his head and ran his hands through his hair. "I don't know what happened. One minute we were fine, and the next, she was yelling at me and kicking me out of her place.""Why?""I found out that she was spending time with that bastard, and I freaked out. I was pissed. So, I went to her place, and he was there. I could smell him all over the apartment.""Nicholas, it's not that bad. They're just friends.""It's more than that, and you know it.""No, it's not. She wouldn't settle for Massimo. Massimo is danger for her, he doesn't
A V E L I N AThe next few weeks passed by in a blur and before I knew it, it was finally time to relocate to New York.I was having a mixture of emotions, excitement, uncertainty, fear and anticipation.I had spent so much time here that it felt like home, and I would miss it."You know you don't have to take any properties from here, right?" Lorenzo said as he packed the rest of my bags."I know. I'm not taking them.""Really?""Yep. Everything here is yours. I don't want it. I've always wanted to start fresh in New York.""That's great, I guess.""You're not happy?""Yes, of course I am. It's just... it feels like we're I'm leaving my family behind. The kids will miss their grandmother, their aunty and uncle. I know they will.""You're not leaving. You can visit them whenever you want. Or we can come here. Plus, this is an opportunity you've always wanted.""I know. And I'm thankful that you're doing this for me. But it's still weird. I've never been away from them since five years
A V E L I N AThe next three months passed by in a blur and before I knew it, my due date was just in one week. Walking has become almost impossible.Lorenzo and I were still busy getting our businesses off the ground. And now, my third child was about to arrive.I couldn't believe that soon I would be a mother of three. Being a mother to the twins was already a strenuous task, and I couldn't imagine adding a third child into the equation.It was going to be difficult, but I was ready for the challenge. "Are you okay? Does anything hurt?" Lorenzo asked as he sat beside me on the couch. He has came back from work just to check up on me. "No, I'm fine. I was just thinking.""About what?""About how difficult this is going to be. With three kids. I'm scared, to be honest.""Don't worry about that now. Let's just get the baby here safely first, and we'll go from there.""Okay.""Come. Let me help you get to bed. It's almost time.""I can do it. You've been running around the house since