Page 54 of Did My Heart Love Till Now?

After unloading my car which was hidden in the garage, I found the master bedroom and set the bags down against the eggshell-colored wall. Nick had some of Sofia’s belongings hidden in his car, so I bought them up with me.

Sofia had her arms crossed as she peered out the window at the lake with her back turned to me. I removed my jacket and laid it neatly over a wooden chair that was tucked under a small writing desk. It was impossible not to watch Sofia’s tiny frame as she shifted her weight every few moments. I removed my gun from the holster and laid both next to each other on the surface of the desk.

The noise startled Sofia. She spun around on her heels. Bouncing toward me, she threw her arms around me, and wrapped her legs around my body. I grabbed her under her bottom to keep her from sliding down then assaulted her lips with mine. As our tongues danced, I closed the door with the sole of my freshly polished black Dior Oxford shoes. I carried her to the bed, and I laid her back, peeling away from our kiss. "God Sofia, I fucking missed you!"

She smiled. “I missed you so much, Gav—”

I crashed my mouth into hers again and took her bottom lip between my teeth before I sucked it. I quickly let go. “Shit, sorry.”

She smiled. “I don’t care about the pain. I just want to be glued to you somehow.”

I laughed and rested my forehead on hers. I had been going crazy without her. As the new boss, I had things to handle, but being with her was always a priority. At this point, I was upset I did not make her mine years ago. The instant connection with us was undeniable. I got pissed off when Joey compared us to Romeo and Juliet, but it was the truth. Torn apart by the ongoing war between our families. I vowed to never be torn apart from her again. She was mine and I would fight to the death for her if I had to.

“I want you to make me scream.” She pinned her lip between her teeth then her eyes widened. “Wait, is Nick still here?”

“He's staying here for a few days too since you're supposed to be tortured.” I rolled my eyes.

She began to tear up. “Gavino, I—”

I shook my head and hushed her with my mouth, forcing my lips onto hers. She untied my tie then pulled my tucked shirt out, unbuttoning the front. I sat back and she raised up. I slipped her shirt over her head as she unfastened her bra tossing it to the side.

Kissing her neck, I trailed my tongue down to her breast, taking her nipple in my mouth. I slid my hand into the hem of her jeans, teasing her soft flesh. She arched her back as I withdrew my hand and unfastened her pants.

She shivered as I blew cold air on her, causing her nipple to harden. I smirked as I repeated with the other. I brought my lips back to hers and passionately kissed her again, while I traced her small curves with my fingertips. I rolled off her and slid an arm under her neck. She turned her head toward me, peering into my eyes before closing them. Trailing my fingers down to her slit, I massaged her entrance, teasing her. She bucked her hips into my hand, and I plunged two fingers deep into her core, causing her to let out a loud moan.

I smiled against her lips. “Did you miss this?” I curled my fingertips, pressing her g-spot.

“Yes, oh God yes. You’re going to make me cum.”

Leaning over her chest, I took her erect nipple in my mouth once again, sucking as I swirled my tongue in a circle. Clamping down with my teeth, I tugged at her flesh as she writhed beneath me, pressing her mound into my hand. I leaned up on my elbow so I could watch her lose all sense of self-control. Bringing her close to the edge, I smirked as I withdrew my fingers from her tunnel. Her gaze narrowed on mine and she collapsed.

“Don’t do that to—”

“Shhh.” I crawled back on top of her, lining myself up with her entrance. “I want to feel you strangle me.” Leaning over, I pressed my mouth to hers, smiling. “Brace yourself.”

“Why?” She panted.

“Because I’m about to piss your brother off.”

Her breath hitched. I sank my stiff cock deep into her tight tunnel, bottoming out. She let out a deafening cry of desire and pain. Showing her no mercy, I struck her cervix repeatedly with the tip of my length. Her nails dug into my shoulders, and she dragged them to my chest. Her back bowed and she pressed her breasts against me. Her sheath constricted my arousal, choking the life from my pulsating shaft. Unable to control myself any longer, I gave into her grasp around me and filled her.

Both winded, I collapsed my body on top of her exhausted frame, resting my head next to her hers on the pillow. Slowly blinking, she turned to me. Though her face was bruised, she was still undeniably radiant.

“I love you.” She cooed.

“I love you.” I pressed my lips to hers.

We were both silent for what felt like an eternity, basking in the aftereffect of our indulgence. I slid off her, lying next to her on my side. It was the first time I felt like the strongest man on the planet, yet the weakest also. I craved to be next to her forever. My only love sprung from my only hate.

As I lay there staring into her affectionate gaze, I realized how our story was destined to end by the proof in the history. I would never let my family tear us apart again. We would not end up dead in the end. I did not give a fuck about an outdated feud. I would overthrow both families and make her my queen. Her father would regret ever laying a harsh hand on her. My father would regret forcing me to join the family, though now I was happy I had.

As if she could read my mind, Sofia reached up, resting a hand on my cheek. “I don't want to be without you ever again.”

My gaze flickered, as I struggled to find a response that matched the way I felt. No words would ever do my feelings justice. I slid my arm under her neck. She turned on her side facing me. Silently, she searched my eyes, trying to extract the truth from me. I pressed a gentle kiss to her succulent lips, entwining my fingers in her hair.

“Marry me.”

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