SURRENDER

tood by the window, clad in a grey silk nighty, her long silver hair cascading down her back like a river

nounced by the soft creak of the door, followed by the subtle scent of his cologne. Alessia's senses stirred, her

sia felt his strong arms envelop her from behind, pulling her close. His bare chest pressed ag

rceptible, her body already surrendering to his touch. Leonardo's lips grazed her neck, kissing and sucking softly. Alessia's

ill caressing her neck. "This is your doing, treasure. Aren't you the one thinking of me while you sleep?" His words dripped

g shivers down her spine." I've wanted to have you for a week now," he whispered, his voice husky with desire. "But I had to hold b

As he spoke, his hands cupped her breasts, his thumbs teasing her

ght, his gaze burning with desire. His smirk hinted at forbidden pleasures. "Hush my treasure allow me to put an end to both our misery,"

er. Just as he was about to slide his fingers inside her, a loud, j

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bed with a start,

d. Morning light streamed through the window.Leonardo was

in the mirror attached to the ceiling.She lay there, taking in her disheveled appearance. A Nike sports bra hugge

ia's eyes lingered on her reflection, her mind still reeling from the vivid dream. L

figment of her imagination.Was it a sign of something deeper? A connection she couldn't ignore?Alessia's gaze returned to the mirror, her eyes l

m over her eyes, trying to clear her mind. She needed to focus on reality, not fantasies.Y

upward, meeting her reflection in the mirror attached to the ceiling.She lay there, taking in he

l, revealing her pierced belly buttons.Alessia's eyes lingered on her reflection, her mind still reeling

drifted back to the dream, wondering if it was more than just a figment of her i

flicker of something else in her eyes – a spark of recognition, a hint of longing. But it soon vanished, leav

asies. Yet, her thoughts continued to drift back

ondered, maybe it's because I've never been in a serious relationship before. Her dating history consist

and emotions. Yet, Leonardo's presence dismantled her defenses."Why him?" she wondered. Leonardo, a man shr

, why Leonardo? Was it the enigmatic aura surrounding him? The air of confide

do I feel like this for a man whom i should fear ?" Alessia's thoughts tangled, unsure if she was drawn to Leonardo's darkness or de

nd the inexplicable connection binding them. Alessia sat up and took her laptop from the nightstand.

a mix of articles and blogs, but none seemed to hold the she was looking fo

s article, and a photo of Leonardo Reigns stared back at her. He was even more handso

volvement in organized crime, and his ruthless tactics. Alessia's heart sank. She had willingly entangled herself with such a dangerous man in the

r days away their was no way for her to back out now. Closing the laptop Alessia la