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TWENTY ONE
She couldn't believe it. She was waiting for him at the dining table. She glanced at the door again and then lit the screen of her phone. Before looking at the small clock over the screen, her eyes rested on the wallpaper. It was one from her wedding day.
She put it back, 'When will he come? I can't sleep with the thought that I'm going to see Elizabeth again. She's the only person in my life who doesn't like me. I didn't do anything wrong to her. I can't tell if I have. Why is that woman so tough on me? '
Her head snapped at the door as she heard a click, then his soft footsteps which were hard to catch or needed a lot of concentration.
His dark gaze swept over her. She wanted to run back to the room. She didn't want to go to bed before taking words
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Relentless TWENTY TWO
'His Cologne is addictive, dragging me closer to him. Despite this, I know how dangerous he is. Less than a businessman, he acted like a leader of a dangerous organization. He scared me last night. He wants me to be frightened of him. I was. I am. But I also find him calm when he lays next to me. Is he demanding more than just laying together? He threatened me to be in this wedding. He shouldn't expect all this. I remember Emlyn's words. She always mocked me saying after her breakup, ' Thank god you're a virgin. You don't know the craving. ' If it leads to bed with a stranger. I'm grateful for it. I've avoided men almost my entire life. I didn't imagine such a strong personality to be my life partner. I like the brush of his skin on mine. it's not a good thing to demand. I like the kiss we shared last ni
Relentless TWENTY THREE
She didn't realize the side of her waist was paining as his grip turned deadly tight, "Ales, you're hurting me," She murmured under her breath as she touched the back of his hand. She shuddered in fear as he lifted his eyes, his shoulders were stiffened, she saw the blaze of rage in his blue eyes. He was looking quite disturbing. She felt something else too, not merely anger. Her heart plummeted. She curled her arm around him, "What happened?" She pressed her finger as it was brushing on his back under his dark coat. He glanced at her, deep in her eyes. His grip loosened. Without a word, he pulled her to the dining table. He pulled the chair out for her. Her eyes were still resting on him to answer her but he was quiet and his blue eyes were daggering at Giovanni. She sat down contemplating. " Oh, they are here," Eli
Relentless TWENTY FOUR
'I should be hopping with joy. I got what I wanted. I don't want our wedding to be part of my life. But it's hurting so much. My heart is hurting. I never felt it before.' She touched her cheeks. Her fingertips were soaked with her tears. In less than a week, she had started to accept him as her husband, she started to wait for him before sleeping, she loved to cuddle with him, she was anticipating her life with him. He became an essential part of her life. ' Putting a ring on her finger, he has proved where my importance stands in his life. I do not need people's respect when my husband doesn't respect our wedding vows.' Her stomach twisted at the memory. She stopped walking. Her feet were aching. She drifted her gaze around and it stopped at the club
Relentless TWENTY FIVE
The maid came into the room to retrieve the tray. She stopped as she glanced at the full plate. She couldn't go out of the room until he wanted her to. 'I would find a way to make my path.' His staff never talked to her. They did their chores and stayed under the shadows. "I can cook something else, Mistress." The maid stood straight, hands clasped in front of her, head bowed. "I'm not hungry," She said flatly. "Boss won't be happy with this," Her head was still bowed. "That's what I want," She grabbed the plate and extended her hand with it. The maid hesitated as she looked fearful. She took the
Relentless TWENTY SIX
'That wasn't compulsory.' She thought looking at her hands. He advanced his hand. She took it without delay. She was still contemplating it as a prank. He accelerated the car. It was maddening her. He tried to kill her. Now he was going to pretend he didn't do this. "Sadness doesn't suit you," he said with a quirk of his lips. Exasperatedly she shifted on her seat, "Seriously! You ordered your men to shoot him. This could have killed him. You are forcing things on me against my desire. You got engaged to a second woman. You're going to marry her soon. What do you expect, Ales?" She yelled at him. "Not at least this," She swallowed a lump in her throat before speaking, "I'm not hard-a** like you," She blinked and tears sprinkled through her eyes, falling in her lap.&nbs
Relentless TWENTY SEVEN
The light entered the room from the open curtains. She opened her eyes and stared at the clear sky. Something warm caught her attention. She curled onto her back and froze. Alessandro was lying next to her. He wasn't touching but he was so close that she could feel the heat of his body. His dark hair was messed up and covered his forehead. He wasn't looking menacing anymore. He looked so handsome. She craved to run her fingers in his messy hair but she held herself. Her gaze lowered on his abdomen. His abs and pecs rippled with the movement, as his hand went above his head. She grabbed the hem of the comforter and tucked it above his middle. He was just in his shorts. She was wondering. When did he come? She turned onto her back to look out
Relentless TWENTY EIGHT
She had lost track of time as pondering over her marriage. The pain was getting worse every day. She was planning to go with him. No excuse could persuade him to agree. She paced toward the dress lying on the mattress. Her gaze went to the clock. He must come home soon. Her heart pounded, imagining Bianca and her cruel father sitting around her husband. Her eyes began to sting but she was certain not to cry. She took a deep breath and grabbed the dress. ' I won't allow them to degrade me. She should be the one. She's marrying my husband. I'm not ruining someone else's marriage. I don't allow him to touch me. Is it the reason he easily agreed to marry her? Of course, what could be else? Go to hell. I don't care. But why does mere thought hurt so much? ' She scanned
Relentless TWENTY NINE
Her jaw hung slack as she scanned the view in front of her. She let the shock sweep over her. She gazed at her husband, a question hovering over her mind, "It's not your grandma's place." She asked.He flashed his lopsided smirk. Her heels clicked on the marble floor. She stared at white walls decorated with real plants and flowers. This look was from one of the magazines."You could have told me," She couldn't hold back her smile."Then I won't be able to see you smile." He said as he pulled the chair out for her.Her gaze turned depressed. 'Will he plan dinners for her, too?' His fa
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