Page 24 of Did My Heart Love Till Now?

I shrugged, wiping tears away with my sleeve. “He's not a bad guy.”

He chuckled. “If what he just said on TV is true then he is definitely a bad guy.”

I shook my head. “Nicky, listen to me.” I stood, pleading. “He is no—”

He lifted his hand. “I moved back here from Italy to help dad and you are now the most of his worries.” He began to pace again. “Gavino will always be your enemy and you can never be with him!” He spun to me. “Am I clear, Sofia?”

“Please leave.” I shifted my body then tumbled over into the mattress face first, groaning.

Shortly after, I heard my door close. It felt like I sobbed forever. My father had his cross and now he was going to go see him. I buried my face in my pillow and began to pray that Gavino would be okay. Just as I was mid-prayer, my phone vibrated. I grabbed it, peering down at the screen. It was a number I had not saved.

Meet me tonight at 10pm on the beach...you know the spot. x G

Catching my breath, I sniffled. Though I wanted to smile, I began to panic because of my father. I was locked in my home now and there was no way I could leave. Even if I could, I no longer had the necklace that meant so much to him. I did not know how I would be able to make tonight work, but I would.

I'll be there xoxo

If anything, I owed it to him to warn him about my father's threat. My carelessness just made the war between our families worse.

7

I arrived at my family's beach house later that night. I had to sneak away from bodyguards and my father's men who were being overprotective. The security at our estate had increased since the incident. I knew it would be almost impossible to get away, but I managed to get one of the newer guards to cover for me. A little threat goes a long way when people are born naturally terrified of your family. Nothing was going to stand in my way. I needed to see Sofia and tell her what was going on.

Standing on the deck just outside the living room, I stared out at the ocean. The full moon reflected off the water, offering a shimmer to the black abyss. It was a perfectly clear night and the sound of the waves breaking near the shore drowned out the sound of the world around me. Glancing at the blue face of my black Jaeger-LeCoultre watch, I took a deep breath realizing she was not coming. It was 10:30 p.m. already.

Feeling disappointed, I dropped my head and closed my eyes, sighing. It was not a feeling I was accustomed to. This was all new to me. The moment my lips first touched hers was enchanting. I had not experienced it with anyone before now. It was hard to imagine myself with her since she came from a family that mine hated. But now I was in charge, and though I could have changed the rules, there were laws that were written in stone. Things would now be more difficult for me.

Flipping my wrist over, I looked at my watch one more time. Whatever. Rolling my eyes, I slid my hands in my pockets and turned to go back inside but was suddenly taken by surprise.

“You came.” My mouth twisted into a small smile.

“You’re wearing a suit.” She matched my expression.

“Kinda.” I tugged at my jacket.

She nodded. “It took some major stealthy moves to get out, but yes. I’m here.”

“You shouldn’t sneak up on me anymore.” I bowed my head, before meeting her gaze. “We have to talk.”

She took a step closer, cupping my chiseled, stubble-covered jaw in her palm. “I know. I saw the news but not yet.” She took a deep breath. “Please.”

Lifting my hand, I laid it on top of hers. My eyes darted back and forth between hers. “Sofia, I—” I exhaled, unable to end things entirely. “Fuck it.” I yanked her into me, pressing my mouth to hers with frantic urgency. She completely absorbed me. Pausing with my lips against hers, I whispered. “How long do you have?”

“I’m not sure.” She breathed.

Leaning over, I wrapped my arms around her legs and threw her over my shoulder. She yelped then giggled as I took her inside. The moment we were through the door, I shut it with my foot and set her down. We began to rip each other's clothes off, never breaking our kiss on the way up the stairs to the master bedroom.

I walked her backwards to the bed then pushed her. She tumbled, smiling as she fell back on the mattress. I fell to my knees, wrapping my arms around her thighs. Pulling her to my face, I ran my tongue over every part of her sweet essence, inhaling her scent. Fingers massaging her folds, I smirked as I slid two inside her tunnel. She arched her back, letting out a breathless moan. Hungry for more of her, I wrapped my lips around her sensitive button, stroking it with my tongue. I savored her taste, intoxicated by every part of her. She ran her hands through my hair as she panted through an immediate, intense orgasm.

Slowly, I snaked up her body like a ravenous beast hovering over its prey. She crawled backwards, digging her heels into the mattress. Letting her body fall limp in the middle of the bed, her breath hitched. I lowered myself to her round breasts, planting small kisses around her erect nipples.

Hardened cock pressed to her center, I moved up and down, teasing her. Resting my lips against hers, I smirked. “How bad do you want it?”

“I need you inside me now.” She cried out, grabbing the back of my head, and pulling me hard against her mouth.

I chuckled through the kiss as I reached down, lining myself up with her entrance. Inserting only the tip, I toyed with her.

“Now...badlyyy, baby please.” She begged before clamping her teeth down on my bottom lip harshly, sucking it into her mouth.

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