Gamble (A Dark Mafia Menage Romance): Empire Of Chance Series Book 1 by Jessica Hall

Author:Jessica Hall [Hall, Jessica]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-06-26T00:00:00+00:00

TWENTY-ONE

FALLON

Once the door closes and I am alone, I peel away the dress that clings to my body like a second skin. The fabric pools around my feet just as the door bursts open, and Leone storms in. His presence fills the space, dark and ominous. Milo isn’t with him, which sends a ripple of unease through me.

“Leone...” I start, clutching the dress to my chest, but he doesn’t glance at me. The words streaming from his mouth are sharp and vicious, I have no idea what he is saying since he isn’t speaking English, but I know a furious voice when I hear one, and his demeanor right now is menacing. His voice makes me shiver despite not understanding a word.

Without thinking, I dash to the bathroom, slamming the door behind me and twisting the lock. My heart hammers against my ribcage as if trying to escape the confines of my body. I strip off the rest of the dress and step into the shower, hoping the hot water will wash away my fear.

The steam rises, fogging the mirror. The water splatters against my skin, and its normally calming effect is lost on me as Leone’s fury reverberates through the door. My heart thuds erratically in my chest, a mix of terror and adrenaline surging through my veins, while I wonder where Milo is. I finally relax when his voice cut off, and I can no longer hear him yelling.

But it doesn’t last. The lock clicks, and the door swings open.

“Leone!” I squeak, turning my back to him as he steps into the bathroom and removes his shirt.

“Doors remain unlocked,” he says, his voice a low growl that seeps into the marrow of my bones when he strips off his pants and briefs. I scramble to get out of the shower, quickly rinsing the soap from my hair, but he steps in, forcing me to step back.

“Leone, please—” I begin, but he advances, trapping me between the cold tiles and his hot skin. His hands are on the tiles on either side of my head, his body a barrier from which there is no escape.

“Quiet,” he silences me, pressing his face beneath the water. His eyes never leave mine, brown orbs burning with an intensity that could set the room ablaze.

My breath catches as he moves closer still, the lines of his body aligning with mine, leaving no space between us. My heart hammers in my chest, a frantic rhythm, trying to keep up with the sudden intrusion of Leone’s presence.

“Where’s Milo?” I ask, my voice barely rising above the hiss of water. His jaw sets, an edge of irritation sharpening his features.

“Dealing with my brother,” he says tersely. “He’ll be back later.”

I nod, attempting to step past him, craving even an inch of space, but he blocks me. “Stay,” he commands, and there’s an undertone of uncertainty in his voice that doesn’t fit the man before me. “I can’t remember if I locked the door.”

Reluctantly, I comply, tension coiling tighter within me.

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