BELLA’S POVI sat in the back seat of the car, with Moreno sitting beside me. Antonio was driving, while Mateo sat in the front passenger seat. The huge bodyguard followed behind us in one of the other cars, accompanied by his fellow bodyguards. I couldn't help but wonder why Moreno felt the need for such heavy security. There was no way this was just about protecting me. There had to be more to it.We arrived at the private jet, and Mateo and Moreno got out to check the surroundings before I was allowed to get out of the car. I couldn't help but roll my eyes at how ridiculous the whole thing seemed. With all these bodyguards around, what was the point of going through such elaborate security checks?As we walked to the private jet, Moreno’s eyes darted around, scanning the area as if he were expecting an attack at any moment.The more I thought about it, the more I realized that Moreno’s paranoia seemed to be making things more dangerous, not less. If he truly thought I was in danger
MORENO’S POVI almost choked on my water when Martha asked Bella if she was pregnant. We’ve been having unprotected sex for months now but I’m sure she’s on shots. Pweeeh…..she almost got me there for a second.I shook my head at how nonchalant and casual Bella was about it. I couldn’t imagine a little child of my own, they were noisy and annoying as fuck. Thinking about little eyes staring at mine gave me chills, those eyes that could manipulate you just like a woman’s own. The idea of having to change diapers, deal with tantrums, and all the other things that come with being a parent filled me with dread. And then there was the thought of being responsible for another human being, shaping their future and setting them up for success. I wasn’t someone who could be a father figure to a little human.And I still haven’t decided what I am going to do with Bella so I wasn’t even going to think about that. Even if I wanted a heir, I could hire a surrogate. I couldn’t imagine Bella’s p
WARNING: THIS CHAPTER IS RATED 18+BELLA’S POVMoreno managed to get into the room reeking of alcohol and cigarettes, it was so bad that I had to hold my breath close to him so I wouldn't throw up. I barely managed to hold him as I made him sit on the bed. I held my breath again as I took off his shoes and clothes, the smell of alcohol was so strong, that I wondered how much alcohol he had consumed.After I had taken off all the pieces of clothing he had on, I barely managed to lay him in bed. I opened the window so that the cool night breeze would enter the room and cleanse the strong smell of alcohol.I knew he was going to go crazy tomorrow morning when he woke up and realized he was completely naked under the sheets without any idea of what happened.I closed my eyes as I tried to sleep, and a few minutes later, I heard Moreno talking in his sleep. “No..no…no… don’t do that, don’t do that..” he looked like he was struggling in his sleep. I nudged him to wake up. As soon as he op
Hello readers, thank you for following the story so far. The plot is about to take a dark and intense turn. I made an effort to incorporate the elements of a dark romance, danger, suspense, and maybe a bit of romance. Keep in mind that the title of this book is “TAINTED LOVE” (A Dark Mafia Romance). What is the first thing that comes to your mind? If you believed the book was dark in the previous chapters, well, it has just intensified. LOL.This is not the type of happily ever after you've read in other books, at least not yet, the action has just started.I urge you to keep an open mind as you read, Bella’s suffering is just about to begin with this chapter as Moreno will turn into a completely different person, blaming Bella for his change, and as the Dominant control freak he is, he’ll try to put Bella in her place.I had to do a lot of research on psychopaths and the mafia to be able to portray this next part of the book, so please don't hate any of the characters.Remember to k
I’ll be using a third person's POV to narrate this chapter so I will be able to portray everyone’s feelings at once. BRACE YOURSELF FOR THE DARK WORLD OF THE MAFIA. Remember to write your thoughts in the comments it would be highly appreciated ***********THIRD PERSONS POVBella felt a rush of adrenaline, a surge of courage she hadn't known she possessed. It must have been the knowledge that she held, that he needed her.She felt a spark of defiance, the desire to fight back. She had been a pawn in his game for too long, and she was determined to change that. She would not be a victim, she would be a force to be reckoned with.Her boldness stirred something deep within her. She stood her ground, her eyes fierce and determined as she locked gazes with the imposing figure before her.“I'm not going to let you hurt me just because you're angry," she said, trying to make Moreno understand, to see that she was not the enemy. She was afraid but determined to stand her ground.“I deserve
BELLA’S POVBella was relieved when she realized that Moreno hadn't been around for almost a week.Although, she was still trapped in this terrible situation, but the relief of not having to face Moreno was a welcome respite from the constant fear.Then, one day, a young maid appeared with food. It was the first time anyone had brought her anything to eat since she'd been there, and she was suddenly aware of how hungry she was.She devoured the food, feeling grateful for this small kindness.Every morning, she would jolt awake from a nightmare. The same images flashed before her eyes: the face of the man she had killed, the dead body that had greeted her when she had opened the door the other day.She felt the guilt, the fear, the horror all over again. It was like a constant cycle of torture, and she was powerless to escape it. It was as if she was trapped in a loop, reliving the same nightmare again and again.Bella dreaded nighttime. Every time she closed her eyes, she was tormented
Moreno was seething with rage. He couldn't believe that Bella had managed to escape him. He had been in a meeting in Russia when a notification from his smartwatch alerted him of her location. He had implanted a tracker in her, and he was the only one who knew about it. But here he was, staring at his smartwatch in disbelief. She was no longer in the house. How could she have gotten away?Moreno was completely taken aback. He thought he had put so many security measures in place and it would be impossible for her to get away, except someone from inside helped her escape, and he was going to find out who it was and teach them a lesson.Bella belonged to him, not herself or anyone else, she was his to use, control, and do whatever he pleases but she had betrayed him. He felt a mix of emotions; rage, betrayal, and most of all, hurt.In his anger, Moreno slammed his fist against the wall. He felt so powerless, so frustrated. He had so much to worry about the upcoming mafia war and the t
REMEMBER TO KEEP AN OPEN MIND AS YOU READ, ENJOY!BELLA’S POVMy eyes fluttered open, and I was met with a strange sight. The room around me was unfamiliar, and I couldn't make out any details. Everything was blurry and indistinct like I was looking through a foggy window. I tried to sit up, but my body felt heavy and uncooperative.I was supposed to be at home, with my parents. But instead, I was here, wherever "here" was, and I couldn't even speak. I didn't know what had happened, or how I had ended up in this place. I was scared and alone, and I didn't know what to do.I looked around the room and there was a lady in the room, she was trying to talk to me, and even though I couldn't respond, I could tell that she was trying to help. But I still couldn't understand what had happened to bring me here.I tried to speak, to ask where I was and what had happened, but my mouth was frozen. It felt like my body wasn't under my control. I tried to move, to wiggle my fingers or toes, but my