MARRIED TO THE CAPO

Chapter 28

Eva

I was trapped, unable to move or escape. The darkness closed in around me, suffocating me. I felt a presence, a monster, touching me everywhere. Its hands were cold and clammy, making my skin crawl. I tried to scream, to beg it to leave me alone, but my voice was barely a whisper.

"Please," I whimpered, "don't touch me. Leave me alone."

But the monster just laughed, its breath hot against my skin. It touched me again, its fingers tracing paths across my body that made me shudder. I felt like I was frozen in place, unable to move or escape.

I screamed again, louder this time, but it was no use. The monster just kept touching me, its hands everywhere. I felt like I was going to be consumed by it, like it was going to swallow me whole.

Just when I thought I couldn't take it anymore, I heard a faint voice. It was soft and gentle, a whisper in my ear.

"Bella...Eva...Wake up. Come to me. Come to your Enzo. I'm waiting.Its just a nightmare"

The voice was like a lifeline, pulling me out of the darkness. I felt a surge of hope, of comfort. I knew that voice, knew that it was Enzo, my safe haven.

"Bella, yes, my queen," the voice whispered again this time a bit louder. "Wake up.I'm here for you amore mio "

I felt myself being pulled out of the nightmare, out of the darkness. I took a deep breath, feeling the warmth of Enzo's body beside me. I was safe, I was loved. The monster was just a dream, a memory. Enzo was real, and he was here to protect me.

I slowly opened my eyes, looking up at Enzo's face. He was watching me, his eyes filled with concern. I reached out, touching his cheek, feeling the warmth of his skin.

"Its just me, Bella," he whispered, pulling me close. "You're safe. I've got you."

As I snuggled deeper into Enzo's chest, I felt a sense of safety and security wash over me. His warmth and scent enveloped me, chasing away the lingering fear and anxiety from the nightmare. I nuzzled my face into the crook of his neck, feeling the gentle beat of his pulse against my skin.

Enzo's arms wrapped around me, holding me close as he pulled me tighter to his body. His hand on my waist was a gentle pressure, a reassuring presence that seemed to anchor me to him. The other hand, cradling my head, was a soft pillow, supporting my neck and allowing me to relax into his touch.

I intertwined my legs with his, feeling the warmth of his skin and the gentle pressure of his muscles. It was as if we were two pieces of a puzzle, fitting together seamlessly. The closeness was comforting, a physical reminder that I was not alone and that Enzo was there to protect me.

As he pulled the blanket over us, I felt a sense of cocooning, as if we were wrapped in a warm, protective bubble. The world outside receded, and all that mattered was the space between us. I felt my eyelids growing heavy, my breathing slowing as I relaxed into Enzo's embrace.

As I drifted off to sleep, I knew that I would face whatever challenges came my way, as long as Enzo was by my side.

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As my eyes slowly fluttered open , I was met with the warm, comforting feeling of being wrapped in Enzo's arms. We were still cocooned together, just as we had been when I fell asleep. I looked at the clock on the nightstand, and my eyes widened as I saw that it was already 1:00 pm. We had slept for hours, and yet, it felt like just a moment had passed.

I turned my attention to Enzo, who was still fast asleep beside me. His face was relaxed, his features soft and gentle in slumber. I couldn't help but reach out and touch him, my finger tracing the curve of his nose, the shape of his eyes, the line of his jaw, and the softness of his lips.