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The Secret Heiress [Mafia Games 2]

Chapter 3ย Half-Meant Promises

Word Count: 1965 ย ย ย |ย ย ย  Released on: 26/05/2021

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art of this story or plagiarism of

ented or are used fictitiously. This story contains mature themes, profanit

the first book "The Heir's Secrets [Mafia Games XI]". Itali

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hese,

mes' sake. I didn't want to say goodbye to him yet. But I

ssing me till I had to convince him to go back inside his car. I could feel Alessio a

. Their sworn duty was to stay close in case any unexpected company approached Miles or his car. Now that Miles and I wer

en't talking much during the drive to the airport with him behind the wheel, I didn't imagine it would lead to this. The t

ustratingly in equal measure. I'd always thought I wasn't the romantic or sensual type, and back whe

it hap

al intimacy now that I just didn't care for anything else. I kissed the side of his face

nto his lap. I was practically straddling him in the backseat, but we were still fully

g my skin. He liked being rough sometimes but I didn't mind. If this was him being careful, I'd tell hi

ht this might be the last time we'd get to be this intimate. That

ar? Two? I just di

ped my hair away from my shoulders to ge

of annoyance, as if he couldn't be bothered to pause what he was doing to me. He hugge

while my knees were pressing hard against the backseat cush

e him of his mental and physical anguish. But should I f

o me this time and no longer pushing me away. He was seeking my help and attention, allowing h

nute. "What were you saying?" He licked my s

ed. I was concentrating on the softness and

y skin. I couldn't explain the pleasure I felt from his sweet, gentle kis

n the lips. But he didn't. Instead he just gave me a quick smooch on my cheek

e dimness. Maybe he changed his mind? I wished otherwise. Or perhaps he thoug

g of jealousy. Yeah. Just plain old envy. I knew for a fact he'd been sleepi

on. He just didn't see me that way, and part of me knew I should just b

y as I might, I couldn't help but imagine Miles being intimate wi

me, I glanced at him and wat

him now? I swore

fully, the lampposts around the airport parking lot kept the

's up?" I buttoned up my blouse and watched his reticence. It was like we

ok his head weakly, as if annoyed by the mere thought.

but I appreciated his straightforwardness all the same. "You feel better now?" I mutter

l of regret. Or maybe self-loathing. He could be having negative

didn't mind. "Hey." I sat still beside him

t did he really want to say? That we shouldn't be intimate because I

again," I said in a hushed voice,

miss

me this again? I leaned closer

ng him, he eventually turned to

ant guilt trip made me feel like crap again. I didn't want to leave him this soon, but we both k

." Miles leaned in to

this time. It made me want to kiss him back, but my guilt was eating up my courage again. "I'll

quiet laugh. "I'll be busy, anyway." He sighed out

d me to focus on my goals. Build up my career in the medical field. His work would also keep h

the best for me, and he was only making sure I kept my priorities straig

y at his promise, knowing well he was only trying to alleviate the emotional struggle I was

iles sighed. He

his brows and forehead furrowed. What was he thinking of? Was he still upset by what happened

tared at our entwined hands on my lap. "I'

mbled, curious and

him to stop working with the mobs." He scoffed and slightly shook

him a hug. I kissed his cheek and felt some relief

e. Then he gave me a quick kiss on t

d drugs. It's damaging you

ouching. After we exchanged awkward smiles, he looked out t

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1 Chapter 1 Notes + Book Preview2 Chapter 2 Prologue โ—‡ The Rightful Heir โ—‡3 Chapter 3 Half-Meant Promises4 Chapter 4 A Fresh Start5 Chapter 5 A Hacker's Warning6 Chapter 6 Legal Matters7 Chapter 7 No Time for Fake Friends8 Chapter 8 An Unexpected Guest9 Chapter 9 Trusted Allies10 Chapter 10 Not A Fake Friend11 Chapter 11 A Good Listener12 Chapter 12 A Brother's Love13 Chapter 13 Threats to Sanity14 Chapter 14 The Mafia Heirs15 Chapter 15 A Strange Night16 Chapter 16 A Reality Check17 Chapter 17 Miles Away18 Chapter 18 It's Not Meant To Be19 Chapter 19 Bye, Friend20 Chapter 20 The Contingency Plan21 Chapter 21 Take Some Chances22 Chapter 22 Mostly Asexual, Sometimes In Love23 Chapter 23 Yearning for Something24 Chapter 24 Gambling with Lives25 Chapter 25 The Conscientious Son26 Chapter 26 Friendship Over27 Chapter 27 The Echelons28 Chapter 28 Blackmailed By The Boss29 Chapter 29 Under Duress30 Chapter 30 Some Bad Blood31 Chapter 31 I Need You32 Chapter 32 I'm Here For You33 Chapter 33 A Concerned Friend34 Chapter 34 The Pains Of Being A Tomassini35 Chapter 35 A Web of Lies36 Chapter 36 A Little Competition37 Chapter 37 I Need Attention And TLC38 Chapter 38 Seek Justice39 Chapter 39 Corrupted and Faithless40 Chapter 40 Just Being A Friend41 Chapter 41 The Faithful Departed42 Chapter 42 Time To Go43 Chapter 43 The Mobster's Firstborn Heir44 Chapter 44 Conditions To Be Met45 Chapter 45 A Family That Stays Together...46 Chapter 46 The Billionaire's Undying Love47 Chapter 47 Old Family Secrets48 Chapter 48 Blood Lines49 Chapter 49 Where's Your Boss 50 Chapter 50 Listen To Your Gut51 Chapter 51 Cool Off52 Chapter 52 A Natural Bond53 Chapter 53 The Prodigal Son54 Chapter 54 Choose Your Fate55 Chapter 55 You Okay, Friend 56 Chapter 56 Secret Reunions57 Chapter 57 Old Conflicts58 Chapter 58 Let Me Help59 Chapter 59 The Billionaire's Heir60 Chapter 60 I'm Here Now61 Chapter 61 We're Just Good Friends62 Chapter 62 Rekindling The Love63 Chapter 63 Wanna Be Close To You64 Chapter 64 Things Are Looking Up65 Chapter 65 The Falco Empire's Future66 Chapter 66 My Place Or Yours 67 Chapter 67 Babe, Just Kiss Me68 Chapter 68 Their First Time69 Chapter 69 Secret Desires70 Chapter 70 Pain, The Gift Nobody Wants71 Chapter 71 See You Soon, Love72 Chapter 72 Back To Reality73 Chapter 73 Unwanted Dreams74 Chapter 74 The Crux Of The Matter75 Chapter 75 Real Love Persists76 Chapter 76 Figlio Unico, The Punisher77 Chapter 77 What About Babies78 Chapter 78 The Legacy We Leave Behind79 Chapter 79 What Lies Ahead80 Chapter 80 Epilogue โ—‡ The Dangers Awaiting Us โ—‡