L' ultimo Salvatore (EDITING)

Being More Than Careful

Serena's P.O.V.

I had finally gotten settled into my role running the brothel. It wasn't very hard, I just tried keeping my emotions to myself once I had seen the woman that was on top of Ezra. She was very beautiful but had something very sinister about her. I ignored her as much as I could without letting her notice that she bothered me. Ezra had came over to see me a few times but every time he did I declined his offer. I had a meeting with Cristiano and Uncle in a few moments so I put my things away. As I was walking out to lock my office door, Delia was leaning against the wall. "Oh Delia, I didn't see you there. What's going on?" She smirked at me while shaking her head. "Oh nothing really Matteo wanted me to give you, your birthday present." I sighed rubbing my face with my free hand, "I didn't even realize it was my birthday... you seem eager so let's go see what it is." Delia kept smirking all the way to the parking lot, she handed me a set of keys. I looked at the keys and they looked really weird but I didn't think anything of it. As soon as I set the alarm off a beautiful matte black G Wagon sat in the front of the aisle. It was all souped up with mud tires, a roof rack, and new HID head lights. I just stared at it in awe until Delia broke my concentration. "I'm going to tell him you love it, now let's get going before traffic makes us late. Your driving," she said as she went to the passenger door. As I jumped inside and took off towards the hotel I couldn't be any happier. As soon as we got to the hotel I parked my new baby in the garage. Delia and I made our way to the meeting room but as we passed through the hotel lobby, I felt a pair of eyes on me. As we reached the elevators and the doors closed, I was met with amber colored eyes. They took my breath away and as soon as the doors closed I was thankful they weren't piercing me anymore. I let out a shaky breath as Delia pressed a button on the wall. The meeting went smoothly with no issues, Matteo told me that Aunt Fran wanted me to come to the villa for the weekend. I agreed along with Cris to go together. As Cris, Delia and I left the meeting room I took Cris to the side. "Hey I just wanted to let you know... I saw someone watching me in the lobby. Is something wrong?" Cristianos poster stiffened at the mention and took me by my arm. "I've been told there's been someone scoping out the hotel. We'll have to steer clear of the hotel until it's dissolved. I'll see you tonight at Fiorella for your party, 8:30." I turned on my heel walking with Delia back to the elevator.

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As I was getting dressed my phone went off on my nightstand. I sat down on my bed picking it up to look at my screen. It was a text from Donovan, I opened it reading it carefully.
'Sadly I couldn't be with you on you birthday. But look in your nightstand bambino, I'm sure you'll like it. (; -Dono'
As I opened my nightstand I saw the Tiffany blue rectangular box. Once I opened it a sapphire pendant was in the middle of it. I took it out of the box and put it around my neck. It hung perfectly right above my cleavage, as I was admiring it my phone went off again. As I answered it I could hear classical music in the background. "Ciao my love, did you like my present?" I sighed smirking as I held the phone close to my ear. "I absolutely love it Donovan, thank you." I told him as I strapped my heel on and grabbed my clutch. "No problem fiorella, I have some paperwork to do before I can come see you. So have fun at your party and I'll call tomorrow." I admired my necklace for a few more moments before speaking. "Goodbye Dono, don't stay up too late." I heard him chuckle as he hung up the phone. I quickly left my phone on my nightstand and walked out of my room.

My party was good but I was excited to see Aunt Fran and eat some of her amazing food. I finished putting my last suitcase into the truck before Rena came running out of the house. "Want me to ride with you?" She smiled at me as she finished her sentence. "Of course, put your stuff in the back." I hopped into the driver seat while Rena put her luggage in the back. I asked her about her time with Durante in Seattle and she could not stop gushing about him. I was happy my best friend found someone who finally understood her. A few hours later we came upon the dirt road that led to the villa. "Hey Rena, I have a really important question." She leaned back into the seat, "shoot." I sighed feeling myself get nervous, "the other day when I went to meet Uncle and Cristiano I had this guy staring me down. I was with Delia but you already know she draws in attention. But his eyes did scare me a bit... Have you heard anything about the hotel being watched?" Rena turned to me surprised by my sudden question, "I've heard that there's been a DEA agent snooping around the hotel. I'm guessing to find some drugs or illegal activity. What color eyes did he have?" I gripped my steering wheel as we went over a hole in the gravel. "Amber... they were a mix of yellow and brown. Way too beautiful for me to take my gaze away from." She sat back in the passenger side and thought for a moment. "I'll look into it some more, but for right now I'd listen to Cristiano until we figure out who that is." I nodded turning my attention to the line of cars on the side of the driveway. I sighed smiling, "I'm guessing this was for my birthday too?" Rena smirked hitting my arm, "of course it is. Come on, I'll get someone to get our luggage." I just shook my head as we entered the villa. The smell of Aunt Fran's food made me want to stuff my mouth full of it. I went immediately into the kitchen to see Ezra, Cristiano, Durante, and Santino sitting around drinking wine and talking to Aunt Fran. "Now Cristiano watch the dessert so I can hurry and get dressed befo-" I smiled at her and opened my arms for one of her infamous hugs. "You were already ready for me weren't you?" Fran came towards me hugging me tightly and kissed my cheek. "I was ready for you when I pulled up and the smell of your cooking hit my nose." She stepped back taking in my suit, "you look all business professional too. Ooo who got you that beautiful pendant? It brings out your eyes perfectly." I blushed a deep red touching it with my fingers. "Oh ya know Auntie a friend of mine... this is a lot of food for just the usual isn't it?" Fran smirked, "oh honey there's more people coming." She looked at the Rolex on her wrist before taking off her apron. "Oh look at the time I have to get ready before everyone arrives. If Cris doesn't watch that dessert will you take it out for me? It's a chocolate cake!" She said as she ran out of the kitchen I took a spot next to Rena and Durante before taking out my phone. "Cuginooo," I looked up from my phone to see Cris trying to pass me the blunt. I took it from him hitting it a few times before passing it to Rena. "Síí?" Cristiano smirked at me, "I found out some things about that man that was checking you out in the lobby." She slid a manila folder across the table to me. His name was Dante Torrid, a detective for the FBI in Italy. He was fairly attractive and those amber eyes caught my attention. His dark brown almost red hair was parted to the side. I studied his face so I would be ready for the next time I saw him. "Are you doing anything at the hotel he should be sniffing around for?" Cristiano leaned back into his chair, "just some drop offs for money and washing it to make sure it comes back clean. Nothing with drugs or anything of that sort, that's why I told you to be careful the other day Serena." I nodded taking the folder and handing it to Rena. She quickly took it and disappeared before Fran came back. I took the dessert out of the oven and sat it on the table. "I have been cousin, I make sure I'm in and out within a reasonable time." He nodded as we heard some people coming through the hallway. When I made eye contact with my lover I instantly smiled. I got up walking over to Luciano hugging him and the rest of the guys. Leaving a kiss on the cheek for Donovan last, "I've missed you." He nodded smiling at the boys, "ahh I've missed you too Cristiano. Have some information on that investigatore too." Cristiano nodded as Fran and Matteo came back into the kitchen. "Good! Everyone's here, let's eat dinner."

Dinner was a regular thing at Auntie and Uncle's villa. They had added some rooms to the villa so we all could stay here this weekend. I snuck away with Donovan and put on some regular clothes. We were walking through the vineyard just talking about what had happened the last few months. I was so focused what was happening in Italy, I didn't really talk to Donovan while he was away. "Why didn't you tell me you were coming here? I would've looked more presentable..." he grabbed my hand spinning me around making me look him in the eyes. "Your beautiful all the time bella, even when your wearing a pants suit." I smiled back at him blushing a deep red, he moved a piece of hair from in front of my face. He brushed his finger tips across my cheek, "If you want... I would love it if you spent the night with me." I nodded slowly taking in the warmth that came from Donovan. "I would love to," with those words Donovan planted his lips on mine making my world spin.

Donovan and I just ended up sleeping, I couldn't imagine having sex in the villa. I shook my head as I snuck out of the room. I needed to make sure no one saw me, of course some people knew about Donovan and I but not everyone. My room was on the opposite side of the house with the girls. I sighed as I passed the kitchen auntie wasn't in there. I almost reached my room before I ran into Ezra. Aw fuck... "I'm sorry about that, I'm still half asleep." I said as I laughed a bit rubbing the back of my neck. "I was looking for you anyway..." I nodded slowly opening my door before opening the dresser with my pajamas. I looked at the alarm clock it was 3:30 AM. "Do you need something?" I said as I bent down grabbing my matching red silk shorts and tank top. I went to the walk in closet before I started changing. He shook his head closing the door behind him as he stepped inside. "Just wanted to tell you I know your seeing Donovan... I can't tell you what to do so I won't. But you know we're betrothed to one another for the sake of continuing my blood line and yours." I came out of the closet standing there staring into his emerald eyes. "I know that very well Ezra, I don't need anyone to remind me I'm the last of my family. Ora vai a scopare quella cagna, ti piace così tanto." He smirked at me, he actually fucking smirked at me as he came towards me. I stood my ground as his hand moved my hair over my shoulder. "That pendant is very beautiful... it truly does bring out the color of your eyes." I stared at him not realizing I hadn't even taken it off yet. I felt the blush start to creep onto my cheeks but I kept it at bay. His hand brushed the side of my neck making my skin hot where he touched. "Reagisci ancora al mio tocco ... Ti vedrò intorno alla mia rosa..." Ezra said as he walked out of my room closing the door behind him. I let out a shaky breath sitting down on the bed. I was happy I had learned Italian in a short amount of time. But he still made my heart race the way he talked to me.