♥ Chapter 20♥

Isabella Conti.

''About us? ''I asked very nervously, making him smile.

'' Yes, about us. I know you have feelings for me too; it's obvious; you can't deny it. '' I swallowed.

''You... You didn't kill me because you liked me? '' He crossed his legs, making himself even sexier than he already was.

''Precious, I never thought I'd have anyone in my life. When I saw you, my heart, which I thought was just an ornament, started beating. I want you as my own.

His confession hit me like an explosion, making me lose my breath and feel a whirlwind of emotions. His penetrating gaze seemed to probe the deepest recesses of my soul, revealing desires that I myself barely understood.

''But... that's crazy, Alessio. '' I tried to argue, but my words came out weak against the intensity of his expression.

He moved even closer, his presence dominating the surrounding space, as if we were isolated from the rest of the world.

''Sometimes fate puts us in front of something we can't ignore. You feel it too, don't you, precious? The desire for me? That attraction you can't ignore, can't you? "His voice was a seductive whisper, each word echoing inside me like an irresistible call.

His eyes burned with an intensity that left me speechless, and his gaze fixed on me as if he were trying to decipher all the secrets I was keeping. I swallowed, feeling completely vulnerable in front of him.

''I... I don't know. ''I mumbled, my voice almost lost in the heavy silence that hung between us.

He leaned a little closer, his warm breath caressing my skin and sending shivers through my body.

'' Then let me show you. Let me guide you down a path you've never dared to explore. Be mine, Isabella. Accept me as your man. '' His voice was like a tempting invitation, awakening a hunger that I hardly knew existed inside me.

I got up from the chair, trying to get away from the feeling.

''I-I don't know, Alessio. '' With every step I took backwards, he came closer, until my back met the wall, leaving me with no escape.

''Don't run away from me; I know you feel the same way about me. Do you think I didn't see your gaze on me? The desire emanating from your body? I could swear I smelled your arousal. '' His voice, laden with confidence and desire, rang in my ears as he moved even closer, pinning me against the wall.

His arms wrapped around my waist, gluing our bodies together and making me gasp at the closeness.

'' Be mine, Isabella. Give yourself over to this desire. I'll show you that I can be a good man for you. "His voice was persuasive, and his presence was dominant.

I tried to resist, remembering who he was and the danger he represented.

'' This is wrong... You're a murderer. '' My voice came out in a shaky whisper, trying to maintain my resistance.

He slid a hand around my waist, sending goose bumps across my skin.

''Yes, I'm a killer. But I would never hurt you. '' His voice was a seductive whisper, echoing in my ears.

'' Alessio... I... '' Before I could say anything else, he growled.

''Fuck. '' And then his lips met mine in an overwhelming kiss that made me lose control.

The kiss was a storm of emotions, a wild mix of desire and danger. His lips were a promise of sin and redemption-an irresistible temptation that I couldn't resist. Every touch, every brush of skin, ignited a flame inside me, consuming any resistance I might have had.

My hands roamed his body, exploring every curve and every tense muscle, as I sank deeper into this abyss of lust and desire. He held me tight, as if he feared I would escape, but I didn't want to. I wanted to lose myself in him, to give myself over completely to this forbidden passion that burned between us.

Our bodies moved in a frenetic dance-a frenzy of desire that threatened to consume everything around us. I gave myself over to the moment, letting myself be carried away by the overwhelming intensity of his touch and by the warmth of his skin against mine.

And so, at that moment of pure surrender, I knew there was no turning back. I was completely lost in him, enveloped in his shadows and his light, unable to resist his overwhelming power. And deep down in my heart, I knew I didn't want to resist.

He separated our mouths for lack of air, but my body was crying out for more of him.

'' Alessio. '' I whispered his name, wanting him back.

He didn't hesitate to kiss me again, and I surrendered to the moment, lost in the sensation of his lips on mine. I was taken aback when he led me out of the dining room, holding our lips together. Instinctively, I grabbed his soft hair and continued kissing him, not caring where we were going.

As we climbed the steps, I realized that we were heading towards his bedroom. But at that moment, I didn't care. All I wanted was to have him close to me and to explore this new world of sensations that he was awakening in me.