Chapter 7: The Rival's Temptation
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Lorenzo's offer haunted me.
Not because I wanted it.
Because part of me considered it.
Matteo and I were safe — for now.
In his villa, hidden from Alessandro's reach.
He was attentive.
Protective.
Passionate.
Every night, he made me forget the war outside.
His mouth on my skin, hands worshipping my body.
Slow kisses turning wild.
He took me on the balcony under the stars.
Against the glass, city lights below.
In the hot tub, water splashing.
His fangs grazing my thigh as he knelt between my legs.
I came screaming his name.
He drank from my wrist — gentle, erotic.
The bond wasn't magical like with Alessandro, but the passion was real.
Addictive.
But the doubt grew.
The baby kicked harder.
Matteo felt it, smiling.
"Our family."
I smiled back.
But inside, the secret burned.
The DNA test Sofia gave me.
The baby was Alessandro's.
From that one night I thought was a dream — before the wedding, when he took me in anger after an argument.
I never remembered clearly.
Until now.
Matteo didn't know.
And Lorenzo did.
His next message came.
"Come alone. I have proof."
I went.
His mansion was bigger than Damian's — old money, old power.
He waited in the study.
Poured wine.
I refused.
"The child is Alessandro's," he said, sliding the test across the table.
I stared.
"How?"
"Your mother was De Luca blood. Hidden line. The baby carries it."
I touched my belly.
"So?"
"So the De Lucas will kill Matteo to get the heir."
My blood ran cold.
"And you?"
"I offer protection. Marry my son. The child safe. You safe."
His son entered — Luca, handsome, cold.
Eyes on me like propertyI stood.
"I'll think about it."
Back at the villa, Matteo waited.
"Where were you?"
"Walking."
He pulled me close.
"I missed you."
His kiss was desperate.
Hands under my dress.
I gave in.
Let him take me on the couch.
Hard.
Passionate.
But as he slept after, I stared at the ceiling.
The war was bigger than brothers.
It was families.
Bloodlines.
Power.
And I was the key.
Lorenzo's offer tempted.
Alessandro's rage waited.
Matteo 's love blinded.
The baby kicked.
My choice would destroy someone.
And I wasn't sure who yet.
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