•KINLEY•When Gianni returned to the hotel, we went to the beach, leaving Barney and Luca to do their own things.He held my hand in his as we walked along the sandy shore."Do you think we should announce the pregnancy soon?" He asked, breaking the comfortable silence."Soon. Maybe once I reach fourteen weeks." I was only just reaching the twelve-week mark now and didn't feel ready to make the announcement yet."Whenever you are ready. Now that this is over, I would like to tie up any other unfinished business, such as the deal with King. Barney can start handling business with the guidance of Luca, I want to focus on us and the baby more."I nodded, "I would like that. I know we still have time, but we have a lot we still need to do before the birth. We don't have anything set up, it will be nice to have you involved in that."He brought my hand up to his lips, kissing the back of my hand, "We have a trusted therapist, I was thinking about going to see her.""Oh?" This was a surpri

•KINLEY•I could never have known how terrible things would begin to go when I opened my eyes.I was just walking out of the bedroom when I heard a loud bang that sounded out.I think deep down, I knew what had happened, but a part of me didn't want to believe it.My steps were slow as I turned towards the stairs that led down to the tunnels.I didn't even have to go down the stairs though.Talon was stumbling out of the doorway, blood pouring from the middle of his chest."Oh, my God!" I exclaimed as he fell at my feet, his hands clutching at my legs as he stared up at me.Gianni walked out behind him with the gun still in his hand."Gianni!" I looked down at Talon in shock. I couldn't will myself to move. I simply stood staring at him in a mic of shock and horror as his grip loosened before he slipped to the ground face down."You killed him. I asked you to help him, and instead, you killed him." I couldn't believe this.Gianni shrugged, a cold look on his face, "I eliminated the pr

•GIANNI•I was losing her. I could see it and feel it.As the days passed by, she spoke to me less. She seemed to be going out of her way to avoid me.She would be asleep before I got to bed, and during the day she would leave with Luca.She would eat alone before I was done with the day.I ran a hand over my face just thinking about it. I never experienced something like this before.I was always the one who got bored and moved on when it came to women.But now I was madly in love with Kinley and I was watching her fall out of love with me.It made me feel a rush of panic. How could I allow this? I didn't want her to leave me. I needed her in my life.I got to my feet as I paced. Kinley promised she wasn't going to leave me. But, here we were.It was coming, I could see it from a mile away.I shook my head, no, I couldn't allow this to happen.I had to stop her.I had to keep her with me. I was sure I could make her love me again. Walking out, I slammed the door shut and went to lo

•KINLEY•Gianni walked into the bedroom, closing the door behind him.I was curled up against the headboard, watching him as he walked around the room as if everything was fine.Earlier in the day he sent someone in to clean up the mess he had made while he had been throwing a tantrum."Did you eat?" He asked me."No.""Why not? I sent food up for you."I pulled my knees up to my chest, "I know. But I've lost my appetite, what with being locked up again."He paused at the closet, turning to look at me, "Kinley, you say it as if I'm some kind of monster. I'm not. I love you. I'm just doing this so you have time to calm down and think about things. I'm doing this so we can be together."I raised my brows, "Really? Because all you're doing is making me want to get further away from you."He sighed and walked over to sit on the edge of the bed, keeping distance between us, "I can't let you leave. Do you understand that?""I don't. I've never felt the need to force someone to love me." The

•GIANNI•I was pacing the outside porch while Barney and Luca watched me with concern.Of course, while trying to find Kinley I spoke to my contacts at the airports. So I found out she had left to go to Bali.Now I was trying to formulate my plan.Both Barney and Luca thought it was a bad idea to go to her."So am I expected to sit here and do nothing? What if she ends up in danger?"Luca sighed, "Gianni. You need to calm down. She has chosen to do this for a reason. I know it's hard but you need to take a step back instead of acting like an obsessed stalker.""Obsessed stalker? This is my wife we are speaking about, Luca! My wife!""I can go up and check on her. Pretend that you and I had a falling out again?' Barney suggested."No." I didn't trust Barney."He might be on to something, Boss," Luca spoke, "Think about it. She doesn't want anything to do with me because she knows I will be reporting back to you. Barney might be a good idea."I shook my head, "No. I will give it another