Avery POV
We have been in Italy for two weeks and I can tell Matteo is worried about something, I just don’t know what it is. He won’t talk to me about work, and I can see that I have extra security around me now. I noticed since we got back together that he had two guys following me, but now I have five and even when I go to the swimming pool I can feel them lurking around. I can’t really see them but I know they can see me.
I walk out of the bedroom ready to stop this nonsense, Matteo needs to be able to tell me what is happening, I am his wife and he needs to share his burdens with me, that’s what marriage is all about. As I reach the office I can hear Matteo shouting inside. I take one step back but then I realise I can’t be afraid of my own husband, I know he won’t shout at me, or do anything to hurt me.
I knock on the door and I hear Matteo shouting from the inside. &ldquo
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Author Note - Trigger WarningThis chapter contains themes that might trigger some readers.Miscarriage and baby loss will be featured in this chapter, if this is a trigger for you, please skip this chapter.Matteo POVI have to give it to her, Avery has an eye for the business, I might have to bring her closer to me more often, she might help me solve some of my problems, some of the problems that I have for years and a fresh pair of eyes that know nothing about crime might be able to see and solve. Who knew she had it in her? Bribing the police? I never thought she would say something like that but the bright daylight business seems rosy but worth it. I know if my men get arrested they will be out in one hour. Let’s say I pay a lot of money to some judges to keep their heads out of my business.My phone rings and it’s an unknown number. I frown but answer it straight away.
Matteo POVAvery hasn’t woken up in three days. The doctor had to induce her into a coma so her body could recover. It was like her body knew we lost the baby and went into shock. I haven’t left her side in the hospital since she got here. I have transferred her to the private wing of the hospital and we have out own team taking care of Avery. I have the entire building under surveillance and the responsible for the shooting still trapped under my house. Leo is keeping him alive and fed so he knows he will die in my hands. He tried to talk with Leo but he taped his mouth to keep him quiet. He then tried to commit suicide and Leo had to keep him tied up in a secure position with someone looking over him twenty-four-seven.I look at Avery and she is pale, she looks rested though, the doctor said she lost a lot of blood but all the blood transfusions helped and she is doing better, her body is healing and they a
Avery POVWe’ve been back in New York for two months now, and I am finally getting released from all doctors treatments. I have done everything asked of me, and I healed. The only thing that will never heal is the fact that I will never be able to carry my own children anymore. The damages done by the bullet were too big, and the doctors think it will be almost impossible to get pregnant ever again.I feel tears threatening to spill from my eyes, but I swallow them and make myself look presentable. Today is Leo and Amber’s engagement party, and I am one of her bridesmaids. I can’t believe they will be getting married soon, and she is pregnant and so happy. She apologised a thousand times when she told us. She didn’t want to rub her happiness on our faces while we were still mourning our child.Matteo walks into the bedroom, and he smiles as h
Matteo POVAs I am kicked out of the room by my little sister and my wife I walk down the corridor to find Leo pacing around, I have never seen him so nervous in my life. I pat him on the shoulder and we walk to the small bar that was put in one of the rooms so we can enjoy a drink while we get ready. Leo follows me inside and once we have out drinks he downs his without hesitation. I lift my eyebrows looking at him, he usually is not a big drinker and definitely not like this.“Are you going to tell me what is going on?”, I ask as he pours himself another drink.“Of course I will, I just need some liquid courage”, he says and I don’t like what I hear, why would he need liquid luck to tell me something? We were always able to talk to each other and say whatever we wanted, he is the only person expect my sister and Avery that can get away with calling me on my shit, so why is he even so nervous, unless it is something really big. Fuc
Avery POVIt’s been two months since the engagement and I am helping Amber decide on the colours for her wedding. She wants to get married after the baby is born and I am so happy for her, she wants a big wedding, like a princess wedding and I honestly think that she deserves it. After all she is the princess of the Italian mafia, she is the one providing the heir to the throne. I look down at my hands playing with my wedding ring while my thoughts go to the fact I will never be able to carry my own child. I clear a tear that falls down my eyes and I look up to see Amber looking at me. She is carrying a beautiful baby bump. She caresses her stomach and walks to me.“Are you okay? We can take a break if you want”, she says and I shake my head smiling at her.“I’m okay, I was just lost in thoughts”, I say looking down at the magazines in front of me. Amber has all the magazines in bridal style and weddings in the world, there&rs
Matteo POVEliana is connected to the Espinoza, unfortunately we couldn’t find anything dirty on the guy, he just lived his life in the open, like a fucking opened book, and I don’t trust anyone that is that opened, he has social media, his every move is registered online as if to cover his real moves. He is smart but I will outsmart him on the long run.Eliana asked the nurse to let Avery in and they have been together for more than one hour, I am not going to lie, I am nervous as hell as there is no extra security here and I know that attack was to kill Avery. They will not stop until they do but I will make them stop because I will find out who they are and where they are.I keep pacing around in front of the bedroom when my phone starts ringing and I see that is Leo. I answer straight away and he asks me why I am in the hospital. He probably tracked
Avery POVAs the doctor comes out of Eliana’s room he tells me she is calling for me. I look around and Matteo nods his head slightly and I tell her sister I will be out soon so she can go in, she tells me it’s okay, she knows Eliana and I have a close relationship. I still don’t know why I am doing this. She has ignored me for months, but I am not a bad friend like she was. I will go in and hear her out and then I will make a decision, she might have gone through something.As I walk to the door o place my hand on the nob and I stop looking at Matteo, he gives me an encouraging smile and a small kiss. I open the door and get in leaving him outside. He has been paranoid with my protection so I won’t even worry about him being outside, he is a grown ass man that can look after himself.Eliana locks eyes with me as soon as I close the door behind me and she starts crying. I walk fast towards
Matteo POV Avery refused to leave the hospital without Eliana so I made sure the doctors released her to my care and we went to the safe house. Eliana came with us, but I am not happy about this. I still don’t trust her completely, but I guess it is better to keep her under my radar then her disappearing on me and planning something else without my knowledge. “This is your room”, I say opening the door of one of the furthest bedrooms from mine and Avery’s. Eliana walks in and looks around while she hugs her body and she limps a little, the bullet hit her on her right arm and that makes it hard for her to move her shoulder. Great. “I can stay here with you if you like” Avery says and I wrap my arms around her waist pulling her closer to me. Her back against my chest and I take a deep breath. “I’ll have someone stay here with her”, I whisper and Avery looks