“Who were you talking to earlier, Tesoro?”
Staring deep into his eyes, I say, “A friend.”
“What’s your friend’s name?”
“Paola.”
“A man?”
“No. A woman,” I grunt as he thrusts deep and hard.
“Do you have a man?”
I shake my head from side to side on the pillow, unable to say “no” from my lips. Although Carlo's been gone for two years, I still cling to the idea of being married.
“Are you lying to me?”
“No,” I whisper, as I shudder when he strokes me from side to side, his finger reaching down to gently touch my button.
Alessandro grips my throat tightly. His eyes narrow, and his teeth bare at me.
“Don’t ever lie to me. I need you. I want you, Bella, to be all mine. You must understand that I will never share you with another. Is that understood?”
Biting my bottom lip, I shake my head, and a teardrop springs to my eyes.
“I will kill you before anyone else can ever taste you,” he warns.
“And I won’t share you either,” I say, finding courage I don’t feel.
His gaze darkens, and he says, “Never,” before he kisses me again.
Releasing my legs, Alessandro leans down, pressing his heavy body against mine and locking our pelvises in place. With every stroke and thrust, he’s forcing me to be here, present in the moment with him.
Sex is so delicious, and his kisses are such a delight. Damn, I’m betraying my husband, my daughter, and my purpose by the simple pleasure of enjoying the way this man is touching me, the way he’s making my body feel.
“You will meet my family next week, bene?”
“Okay.”
His mouth covers mine, and I wonder how can someone who’s nothing more than a mark bring me so much bliss, so much pleasure. I squeeze my eyes closed, praying the tears will disappear, but I know they won’t.
I convince myself that sex with Alessandro is what I must do. Yet, deep inside, a part of me knows that’s a lie. I wonder when I will be truthful with myself the way I deserve, and once I do, will I recognize this woman anymore?
“God, Mila! I can’t hold back.”
Alessandro lifts again and tosses his head back, his eyes darkening and teeth bared. He looks like an animal about to strike his prey, and something about that connects with my spirit and makes me vibe with his energy. This I can understand.
Our breaths increase, and I feel a pain in my chest as my body clenches in one tight muscle. I feel down to my toes what he’s doing to me, what he’s giving me. They curl tightly, arching my back and ass off the bed as I meet his deep plunges.
“Fuck!” he shouts as he releases, and I’m right there with him.
Alessandro collapses onto his back, pulling me close to him and kissing my forehead.
“Don’t break me, woman,” he says before closing his eyes.
“What do you want most in this world, Ales?”
“Family. A wife. Children. The family that I now have means everything to me. There’s nothing that I wouldn’t do to protect them. The smiles. The laughter. The innocence and the beauty.”