When I got back to the estate, it was already late because I made a trip to store. A black and was wide open wonder if we visitors. They cars were parked different directions, as if they came to a hurry or after something After I have parked my car in the garage, I walked inside the house. My eyebrows frowned at the of grunting and groaning. came all the the living just that, they were figures of men black suits. Some of them lying on the ground, someone trying to help them. Their black clothes were with blood marks on the marble floor. was going to a clean to remove. I was to find ten men in the living but there no sign of Matteo. There were only four men. 1 was the kept trying to them, removing bullets, and stitching wounds. I remained still as I everything in of me. These Italian men and they to Matteo. They were in mafia, it obvious. They had build and some of them were bleeding, for god’s sake. we you weren’t going to Someone spoke, gesturing for me to leave the living I the blood. They wrong. was never scared of blood or injuries, but I never liked the violence that caused them. when I knew these men were in mafia and they were running from a shooting scene. wanted to help people, but they put themselves in situations. “What happened?” I asked, heading to one of the men on the ground. He was passed only let out a few groans when I touched arm. My hand was with blood, and 1 immediately noticed he was shot there. were and some of our men got injured. I frowned, “Where’s Matteo My heartbeat could somehow thump out my chest as soon another figure stepped inside the house. Matteo was being held around the and arm as he groaning in pain. His hand was holding onto the side of his body, trying to prevent himself from losing too much blood–even when he was already losing too much blood. There were few cuts on eyes met. face across his cheek and forehead His hands were red from blood and as soon as saw One of his men him on the couch he leaned clenching his jaw. “Someone take her out of her. ” He muttered through gritted teeth, still hard onto the side his body. stuttered, “Let take a look. “I have my doctor, This you should concern yourself with. Please, let be. “You got shot, Matteo!” He tried push me away I reached out to touch face, but was We weren’t good terms months, yet I Chapter 13 could and forget for a little while. He needed tending as as possible and I never ignore that. Leclerc—” cut someone off, “I’m a doctor. I know what to do,” He to at Matteo, somehow waiting for approval order but when Matteo nodded his head, he let me be “Take me into my office. Two of his men him up as they made their to office. I followed behind them closely and every move. we got inside. I was at first because I remembered when he told me, I wasn’t allowed to here. I wasn’t allowed to in his room his office. But didn’t to bother the moment. did ask his men to bring to his office, so I inside my way towards him, who was sitting on the sofa and lightly in pain. “Bring her the she needs and leave us. Within minutes, they placed medical and a first–aid kit beside me before leaving the office. I was left with Matteo I was staring him for a few seconds, he was indeed pain. His red and slightly he was punched a few times he got shot. He rough I had never seen him like before. Whenever we ran each for past months, he always looked in a hurry and busy. “I’ll your off. nodded, leaning back as I run the scissors his shirt. Once cut them, he in front of me t***ss. If we were a different situation, I was probably going to take my time and stare at him because the man in front of me was like a Greek but was hurt. He was injured. I had no right stare, anyway. I frowned the wound sighed I was that it too deep. It was graze, it any important **o*ns–he to heal just fine. All he needed was enough rest. kept quiet, disinfecting the area properly before to remove the bullet. did groan and a few but he managed it well by staying still, gripping tightly onto his torn–up shirt. “You can ask me. You curious,” he said slowly. I cleared my throat, “Who attacked you?” were just transporting drugs when we attacked. Angelo will try to out who it because everything happened too quickly. I couldn’t see who it was then I got shot. this a normal reoccurrence for you?” He smirked. “Very much so. This isn’t my time. “You’ve shot before?” “And I survived one! “You might me as a widow sooner than I thought,” 醬875%备 Chapter 13 The corner of his lips lifted as he shook his head. was the conversation amusing but I didn’t pay much attention him or his stare. I was attention to his wound even he was looking at nothing else but me. had been a while since saw smile, too or heard his voice “They can’t me, Alena. It’s not that easy” “And if they do get you one day. They’ll come after me, too. If they don’t come me, I’m left with your debts to pay His expression serious, “That happening. Even if I die, be care of. You wouldn’t have to worry about anything. Nothing in your life going to change. think about it. Matteo!” “About dying?” “Mm, your of work. you keep getting to death when you leave the house. He hissed as I took the bullet out but he felt the relief, he leaned back. it didn’t hit any of your o***ns. was just a graze. ” spoke again as he kept watching me. It was to me feel and a nervous, but tried the feeling. couldn’t tell what he was thinking but I knew if him I wasn’t going to to away. His beautiful eyes were always tempting, and I was to lost in them. They strongly me. Who said brown couldn’t hypnotize? lying. Told you I’m lucky. He breathed, “Besides, it’s not just me now do mean?” “I my life. I to remember that I have bigger responsibilities, now. is that?” “What is Just that, our met in an instant. I was fool to think look away or ignore gaze, but me whenever I least expected. I swear to God, wanted nothing but to kiss lips because I missed how he tasted–he that effect on me, and I couldn’t it off. “You just don’t want me marry someone else. ” I said, jokingly. chuckled, “Maybe. I like knowing you have last name,” There it was. word and it gave butterflies in my y stomach We quiet for a while as I cleaned his wound, still ignoring his stare. He wasn’t or hissing in pain any longer. Both of his hands resting on his sides, it took me by surprise when I felt reaching to lift my chin. touch was soft and all needed for me to look eyes. “What’s wrong? Am I you?” I asked, trying to ignore the rhythm of my and the butterflies in my stomach. He his head, “I just miss face. “Don’t don’t do that. 20:38 Wed, Oct Chapter 13 “Do what?” “Say those things me. both know we’ll back to ignoring each other tomorrow. We’ve doing that months. I returning to stitch his wound slowly patching it up and placing a bandage. “I mean to. “Then, why did you?” complicated” I sighed, feeling my legs hurt because I was being on knees long. When Matteo didn’t get a from he continued to talk. “Why didn’t you boyfriend?” Our faces were apart. I felt self–conscious as he eyed my every feature. It was as was counting my freckles across my cheeks–they weren’t too but were obvious if someone standing too close. Anyhow, we had been closer than this. Just close and not doing anything. “I did until he decided wanted to break my heart. “What did he do?‘ I knew he was but I appreciated in his voice. “He on me. I found him sex with his colleague in apartment. I continued to speak, were love for four years or I thought we were. was just me. when he busy kissing and with someone else, I clear to myself that I never wanted to through that pain ever again. I away love. I never got to anyone else after him. I didn’t to give anyone my trust. “Did he to get back his life?” scoffed, “Oh did. He did it a he gave up. gave me the cliche answers whenever asked him. I wasn’t a kid, Matteo. I knew he was a big liar and keep his in his pants. -He smirked, “He wasn’t worthy of you. If he really did love you, wouldn’t on you. “Exactly, told myself that many times whenever lonely” “You felt lonely?” Anyone would feel lonely when they’re alone,” He continued to look me before reaching to tuck strand of hair behind ear. It was a gentle gesture even it was quick, but it made heart skipped a beat. Our eyes were staring one another as I tried control my breaths. To my surprise, leaned in to forehead. It was a long kiss, and his lips were warm as I closed my eyes, enjoying the moment. he back, I slowly opened my eyes to find him looking away. Thank you for helping me, Alena. Just as was about say head “You’re welcome. Don’t push yourself too hard. There are painkillers in the fridge if it’s too painful,” Angelo opened the door and inside. I stood up before nodding my This was never normal occurrence. If was normal getting I might ask immediate scans to check for internal injuries, but Matteo and he seemed fine. Chapter 13 Angelo spoke to him in Italian, and I knew it my cue to leave “Just go to a hospital if you’re still hurting. ” I before walking out. I did catch a his face, but I want to look eyes. “Wait, Alena. and to at him. He already standing up as he spoke Angelo in Italian. Once they were done, Angelo excused and we were left alone, again. “Is there something wrong?” I asked. there’s nothing wrong. They just leaving. “Oh, okay. I should too?” “Alena, can you please help me to my room?” The question took me surprise. So, in I was allowed be in office and his bedroom. He literally asking me to him into his room he made clear, he didn’t want anywhere near it. He even said the “please he seemed sincere, too. Did getting shot change him something? “Sure, I’ll help you up. I my arm around his waist and slowly with him of the office. He wasn’t his whole weight on me because knew he going to me, but he did for support. other hand was wrapped my in case was fall. When we reached stairs, I saw his men leaving. Angelo talking to them Italian they closed the door. -Matteo and I walked up stairs, into room. When we got inside, I him towards the bed, but didn’t let of me. stole a glances his room and there wasn’t anything weird–it was normal bedroom with light decorations. His room was spacious, bigger than mine. was clean, too and everything was in place. “Do you want to help you clean up?” asked before I could stop myself. I was supposed to help him into his room and leave. knew well. I could never away easily he looked or me, and I was deeper into him, I was hoping he said no, and I could leave but I him to say yes. “Are you okay with helping me?” “Yeah, 11l to replace the bandage anyway once it’s wet. “Mm, right As slowly unbuttoned his pants, I immediately turned around A soft chuckle escaped his lips when he saw reaction. I didn’t understand what was going with me. He had his hand and inside me, I blushing be in the room as him because he was undressing. Why was it bothering me so much? 20 38 Wed, Ucl Chapter 13 “You can look if you want to, “I shouldn’t Let me know when you’re covered,” “I’m covered. turned seeing him standing close and naked. My widened before “Matteo, do that!” Another laugh escaped his lips as he reached to my face. I was forcing my eyes though another of wanted to look. My hands were staying still too because I was afraid if I might’ve touched his private part if I moved around. “Are blushing, Alena?” He asked, his voice low and deep. Please cover yourself, “I can’t take a shower with clothes on. can you please into the bathroom?” e clean up” “You said you wanted help me cle “I didn’t you were g going to be naked “Just open your eyes,” I don’t think I should” “It’s not something haven’t seen before. “I haven’t seen yours. “Well, you can now. “Matico!” chuckled, caressing my cheeks. “Open your eyes, Alena or can just stand here. don’t mind doing but a bit and I can’t stand so long without hurting myself. I opened my eyes, but they remained on his eyes. Due to differences, I had to lift my head to look at and look down at me. Both of his hands were cupping my face. “Your cheeks are he added. “Stating obvious. Thank you. “Help me the bathroom, please. Once got into the bathroom, couldn’t help it any longer. He was standing in the shower facing the wall and near the door staring at butt. They were looking great. was silently wishing I could touch them. you please take the wash for me?” He asked, turning shower. I made way towards with the body wash hand. As soon reached him give the body wash, he grabbed and pulled me close. My body slammed into and he let out groaning at the pain. I accidently touched his I didn’t- He cut off. “You’re going to get ine wet” 20:38 Oct 9 He smirked, raising an as looked down at me. Both of his hands were cupping my again knew where. this was heading. He didn’t bother to hide he was me out–my shirt clinging onto my body as the warm water poured onto us, “Can we just like this for a while?” “Tm Matteo “Take your off. “What?” “Take them off I was staring at him, trying to find any sort of amusement but he was serious, I standing frozen at spot, I his hands down to lift my shirt and I him. Once my shirt was off, he threw them out of the went down to unbutton skirt. They with just a pull. He kicked out the shower, too, So, here I in my undergarments in front of my naked husband.