Romeo Pov“.....I truly appreciate all of you for your concern and kind support till now that you all have given to me and waited patiently for me to recover.” Her strong Italian accent sounded firm and strong. Her silver hair, once black and bright, cascaded down her back in gentle waves, a witness to the passing of times, her face etched with lines and wrinkles, though that wasn't able to shake this strong woman personality.I stood beside her, listening to her as she lied to the reporters about how she was careless and fell down the stairs, hurting herself. I understand why she is lying; she doesn’t want to ruin Valentino's status. It’s one of the rules of Valentino’s family. If something happened within the four walls, it would be buried within the four walls. A title that has chained my hands, which I can’t take off.Rusella Valentino is a strong, confident woman. After the death of my grandfather, she took up the responsibilities for both public and underground matters. That time

Romeo POVWhen they left the room, I took a deep breath, knowing that this was not going to make anything easier for me. I’m not scared of her, not more than that woman, but she inherited every bit of her traits. Serena Valentino is my stepsister. After the death of my father, that woman didn’t mourn for his death but came with the news that she was pregnant with someone else's child. And who was that other, I still do not know."What are you doing here, Serena?" I asked, and as soon as I saw her hand lifting to touch me, I immediately stood up and moved away from her, maintaining a safe distance between us. Breathing the same air as her makes me nauseous. My demon is scratching inside of me, making me feel burned. Whispering to me to wrap my hand around her neck and snap it like a twig. I gulped hard at the thought. Though the offer is very tempting, the outcome is dangerous."Can't I even come to meet my brother? It has been four years since I haven’t seen you, so I thought to remin

Romeo POVI blink and open my eyes as blurry things start to get clear. I noticed that I was in my room. I winced trying to get up and pushed myself back a little, supporting my body on the bedhead. I called Domenico out just so he could save her. That’s when the realization hit me like cold water of what I'd done, and I clearly don’t remember what Domenico had done after coming out. My whole body felt like it was stabbing in pain as if a car had run over it.I take a glass from my bedside table and drink some water to soothe my parched throat. From the other side of my bedroom door, I heard someone talking. I got up from my bed, opening the door only to see my grandma, Luca, and Dr. Lorenzo. They stood there for a while, unsure whether they should come near me or not."R-Romeo?" Grandma called in a low voice to see if I was the one. I nodded my head, indicating to her that it was me, and she immediately came rushing towards me."Romeo, are you alright now?" Grandma asked as she rubbe

Julia POVThese chocolate brown eyes don’t hold any warmth in them, which I’ve seen that night. There’s something bloodthirsty in them that shudders me inside out. His face is devoid of any emotion. His upper body is bare and only wrapped in a bandage, but I didn’t see any blood in the front; it may be on his back. His gray trousers were hanging low. I could see his hip bone.My brain is telling me that I should run, but it feels like my feet are frozen on the spot. My heart skips a beat, my breathing turns shallow, and my palms grow sweaty. No matter how many times I see him; he always pulls the same reaction out of me. Fear. And excitement. His predatory gaze makes me feel so many emotions, but fear is the most powerful of them all. Romeo took a step forward, and the man instantly stepped in front of me, shielding me like he would do something worse to me.I peered through his broad shoulder, seeing as the other four men who held Romeo pushed him down on his knees when he was about

Romeo POVSitting in the office, I gaze at the door without blinking, anticipating it to open at any minute and waiting for her to step in. Grandma had told me this morning that she would be coming to sign the contract today. I've stacked paperwork on the table to inspect and sign; I've got sites to visit and assess the development; I’ve to visit some of my coastal smuggling areas where a recent raid happened without anyone's knowledge.I’ve tons of things to do but here I am, eagerly waiting for her to enter my den. And when my phone rang in the silence of the room, I held my breath as the moment I had been waiting for finally came."Sir, A girl named Julia is here." My secretary's voice rang through the speaker of the phone."Send her in and call the lawyers too," I ordered. And then the door opened, I looked up and saw her. For a moment, she just stood there at the doorway. I saw her chest rising and falling under that loose-fitting black shirt, the thin fabric draping over her br