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“you had me worried there I thought my son was going to knock me out we all laughed the went
down to catch up with Lorna who was none the wiser.

Jose' managed to plant himself next to me again Morgan was on the other side but whispered to
me
“Is that close enough to suss him out?” I grimaced
“A bit too close for my liking” he gave him a wary glance
“Any trouble I will drag him outside” I giggled I quite liked aggressive Morgan I squeezed his knee
under the cloth,
“careful of that hand or I may have to drag you outside too!” we ordered champagne to celebrate
us all being together, the restaurant was tapas style so they just kept bringing small plates of food, I
watched Olivia and she appeared have a healthy appetite so I wondered if I was being over
cautious. As the wine flowed I felt Jose' becoming more boisterous and showing off a little I also
became hyper aware he had placed his leg as close to mine as he could so they were touching, I
couldn't move away either so I just gritted my teeth and hoped it was an accident on his part, but
when his foot deliberately rubbed against mine I jumped, that was no accident I crossed my legs so
he couldn't reach it and he turned to look at me with a smug grin, cheeky bastard, when his foot
stroked further up my leg I stood with a jolt
“Oops too much alcohol I must excuse myself for a moment,” I whispered to Morgan to move over
to my seat so I could sit at the end when I returned from the ladies.
Olivia had gone a few minutes before me so I entered the ladies room expecting to see her
washing her hands but she wasn't there I touched up my lipstick and was about to freshen up
when I heard a strange coughing noise, I turned the tap off and listened again retching was coming
from one of the cubicles I bent down to see under the door and recognised Olivia's shoes. She
must be eating then making herself sick, that explained a lot but the last thing I wanted was for her
to think I heard her so I went outside waited then went back in calling her name
“Olivia are you in here?” the toilet flushed
“Yes sorry I have been a while I bumped into a friend on the way in so I've only just managed to
get in here for a pee.” I didn't argue
“I will wait outside for you” she shouted acknowledgement and I went out to wait. As I waited I
felt someone get really close behind me turned suddenly to find Jose'
“Hey sexy where have you been I missed you” I backed away
“Don’t make a fool of yourself Jose' I am not interested in you in the slightest so back off or I will
drop you” he snarled at me his true colours were definitely coming out as the alcohol went in
“you like scaring women do you” I said to him not at all intimidated by his glare I caught sight of a
very horrified Olivia coming out of the bathroom as she saw us together, Jose' grasped my wrist
and squeezed it until I winced
“bitch how dare you think yourself better than me, I wouldn't lower myself to your standards
anyway” I saw Olivia run back to the restaurant probably to fetch Morgan just then Jose' twisted
my wrist even harder bringing me almost nose to nose with him, I knew we had only a second
before Jose' would be “
dealt with
” so I dealt with him myself with a swift upper cut and a
roundhouse kick he was flat on the floor gasping for air, as he tried to stumble to his feet to hit me
he caught sight of a furious Morgan and Harrison heading his way, he shot off exiting the rear
before they could reach him
”shit Elisa what the fuck did he do? What the hell just happened my sister is in bits” I explained
our altercation and Harrison went off to pay the bill and collect his family, Olivia was in tears so I
focused my attention on her ignoring a festering Morgan and aching wrist at the same time. We
decided to take a taxi back to the house and bring Olivia back too, as of course there was no way
she could go to her flat, my wrist was throbbing but I kept that to myself as all concern was for
Olivia, Morgan sat sullenly in the corner while Lorna and I sat with Olivia listening intently while
her tale unfolded, she was indeed purging to avoid weight gain, due to pressure from her
boyfriend and with a little coaxing from me I managed to get her to show us her arms, it turned
out she was covering bruises, he did hit her but the mental abuse was far more insidious attacking
her soul and making her self-esteem disintegrate just the fact she was opening up was the first
step to healing and Lorna and I comforted her while her flood gates burst.
Harrison dispatched one of his security guys from Drakes Hotel to go to her flat turf out Jose' and
change the locks. Morgan and I left his mother to care for her daughter
“Elisa” I turned to Olivia as she spoke
“ I am sorry he hurt you but thank you for making me see him for what he is I will never forget that”
I smiled sadly at her I had learned life the hard way I knew how it felt
“ you need to get better that’s what you need now “ as we walked back to the summer house
through the gardens I could feel tension bubbling in Morgan he hadn't touched me or spoken since
he saw me take Jose' down I needed to get him to let it all out
“Spit it out Drake” he stopped suddenly and grabbed my shoulders
“ you could have been hurt again tonight, my sister is safe because of you but when will you stop
being the hero and let me take care of you the way I need” I winced as my wrist was throbbing
really badly
“what's the matter what hurts?” I held out my arm and I could see already how swollen it was and
there were bruises in the shape of fingers around my wrist, the sound made by Morgan was almost
terrifying, he was seething he picked me up and carried me the rest of the way muttering under his
breath, he placed me on our bed and then fetched a first aid kit from a cupboard somewhere.
“Morgan calm down it's just a bruise please calm down I hate seeing you like this” He was so
withdrawn it was scaring me it was like he was shutting me out he bandaged my wrist like a
professional, walked into the lounge and just left me sat there. I decided he needed space so I
stripped off brushed my teeth took down my hair and slipped into a silk nightie and under the
covers like a naughty child.
Morning came and I reached across instantly noting the absence of my lover, great he is still mad
with me I stomped in to the kitchen to tell him to grow up when I found a note telling me he had
gone to work early, my heart sank I felt him pulling away and the thought almost had me gasping,
the phone rang then and I grabbed it
“Elisa its Harrison, thank you for last night we owe you, Lorna has taken Olivia to a retreat up in the
hills for a few days to recuperate, she will stay with her until the weekend then be back so you
have four days to yourself enjoy them as she is keen to get on with your collaboration for the re
branding when she returns” I was so disappointed it hadn't been Morgan on the phone but I
wanted chance to talk to Harrison anyway.
“I will top up my tan and explore Marbella then thanks, by the way I was wondering if I could take
up some of your time while I am here, as you know I inherited all my father’s investments, it is tied
up in various business's and my uncle has offered to buy me out, he has sent itemised details of
values etc and has made me an offer but I want someone impartial to take a look and make sure
the value is fair and also some advice on what to do with the money and believe me there is more
than a few million to handle”
“Well that is a huge wealth have you had any thoughts yourself” I paused before answering
“I couldn't face thinking about it to be honest”
“Bring the paperwork over tonight and I will have my lawyer take a look and you can meet my
accountant if you like?” how kind of him
“That would be fantastic thank you”

My unease stayed with me the whole morning, I had received no texts or calls from Morgan so I
spent my time paddling and sunbathing, I was annoyed that I couldn't swim because of my
bandage and angry that Morgan was behaving like a child punishing me for being independent and
strong, if I hadn't been that way I would be dead now, is that what he would prefer a helpless but
dead girlfriend? I put my book down and closed my eyes trying to let the sun soothe my anxiety, it
worked and I nodded off.
My eyes opened I was lying on my back but I couldn't breathe or move my arms I gasped as a hand
released my throat
“Not so tough now Elisa are you?” I looked straight into the eyes of Jose' but this time he had been
sneaky and tied my wrists and ankles to the lounger while I was sleeping,
shit I was helpless
,
exactly how Morgan would have me apparently! I hated being bound, it was my biggest fear being
unable to defend myself and the lack of control was starting one of my panic attacks, I was soon
gasping for air, I kept my eyes focused on him as he slid over me that was when I noticed his
erection and his pupils dilating,
“NO don't you fucking dare don't you touch me like that you piece of shit” I spat at him and he
smacked me across the face which actually did me a favour as my panic attacked ceased and my
survival mode kicked in, but wriggle as I might there was no way to free myself and his hands had
started to explore me
“Get the fuck off me “I screamed he put his hand over my mouth while the other tried to free my
breast next thing I knew he was ripped off me
“get your fucking hands of her” Morgan was here, my body sagged with relief I heard a couple of
slaps a huge splash and then my limbs were freed
“Morgan thank God” he swept me up cradling me in to his chest burying his face in me sobbing
“was I too late, please tell me I wasn't too late” I held on tight to him
“Just in time Morgan just in time” he lay me on the bed then made a phone call, went outside to
check on Jose but he was long gone.
He sat on the bed with me in his lap until the police came, we gave our statements including last
night’s incident and they put a call out to arrest Jose on sight. I sat not moving while Morgan saw
the police off, he looked crestfallen
“Elisa I left you alone I am so sorry, I was so cross that you were almost hurt last night then today I
find you being sexually assaulted right in front of me, I should have been here I am so sorry” I had
no words really
“Well at least you got to be the hero for a change” there was an element of sarcasm which made
him wince a bit,
“Elisa I shouldn't have made you feel being strong is a bad thing I am sorry, that is my ego talking,
sometimes your skills at defending yourself emasculate me and that is my issue not yours” I was
tired, shocked and sore my wrist was now double its width thanks to being tied to a chair
“I just want a shower Morgan I need to get clean, I need to wash him off” He understood instantly
and picked me up and walked into the shower with me, he stripped off then carefully peeled off
my bikini, the water felt wonderful and Morgan was wonderful he did exactly what I needed he
washed every inch of me with soapy suds and cleaned me thoroughly, with each stroke I felt myself
return to my normal state of being and the anger fear and disgust all washed away. Tears were
streaming down my face me
“Angel please don't cry” he kissed me gently
” I love you Elisa, I want you to be mine foreve r, this wasn't the way I wanted to do this, I had it all
planned out but I can't wait please will you say that you will marry me?” I stared open mouthed at
him sniffing back the tears
“wwhat did you say?” he lifted me off my feet so our eyes were level
“Elisa Marcelli I love the bones of you will you please say yes to becoming my wife” I blinked twice
trying to absorb his words I threaded my fingers in his hair
“yes Morgan I love you too I would love to be your wife” our mouths connected and we kissed
with joy that soon became something so much more, a union that started in the shower and
ended on the bed every inch of my body, inside and out felt his joy and by the end we were both
sated and I had never been happier in my entire life.

Next morning I woke in Morgan's arms he was nuzzling me in my neck and I felt his erection
pressing into my thigh I moaned and rubbed myself against him wanting it to be inside me filling
me and making me complete, he brushed his finger down my folds and groaned appreciatively as
he felt my wetness
“you are so ready for me baby as usual, it's like we are tuned to each other” he nibbled my ear as
inserted a finger into me and rotated it stretching me and stroking my opening as he rubbed his
cock against my crease he withdrew his finger and eased my leg over his gently pushing the tip of
him inside whilst rubbing my clit with his other hand, I was throbbing for him now desperate for
him to stretch me wide open he then made love to me slowly and carefully and I savoured every
touch of him, he was now truly going to be mine forever it made my orgasm blissful and more
powerful than ever.
Chapter 18

The next morning dawned with a feeling inside of me that had long been missing, a feeling of
security, of being safe and of being loved, I looked at the beautiful man lying beside me, his
eyelashes curving against his cheeks, sensuous mouth that had devoured me last night, brown
tousled hair falling over his forehead and his taught lean muscular body. I couldn't help but touch
him it was like looking at a movie star that was unattainable, yet here he was lying beside little old
me a sigh escaped me and he began to stir
“happy birthday Elisa” I gasped sharply how the hell did he know it was today I had tried to keep
quiet, I hated my birthday as that was the day I was shipped off to the UK alone 5 years ago but
Morgan had no idea of that so I decided to play along, maybe he could rid me of the curse my
birthday was usually a day of remembering what I had lost this year it should be a day to celebrate
what I have gained and Morgan was a huge prize.
Morgan sprang out of bed slipping on shorts after giving me a wonderful birthday orgasm, he
fumbled around in his wardrobe cursing away to himself I couldn't help but giggle particularly as
he kept bending down exposing his wonderful arse at me after a few frustrating minutes he put
something behind his back and walked out of the room backwards,
“don't move angel I will be back shortly” I hadn't a clue what he was up to but I decided to clean
myself up for his return so jumped in the shower then threw on my robe and arranged myself back
in bed newly combed wilder than ever hair falling around my shoulders. Morgan appeared seconds
later with a tray laden with tropical fruit, croissants, a vase of flowers and two glasses of fizz
“breakfast for the birthday girl “ we made a toast and tucked into the array of food, I was starving
having worked up an appetite last night and this morning. Morgan suddenly knelt beside me on
the floor
“What are you doing?” he looked up at me all nervous
“I know I asked you last night but I was planning on doing it today it just slipped out in the shower”
I giggled
“Metaphorically speaking Drake?” he grinned relaxing visibly,
“Elisa Marcelli will you do me the honour of becoming my wife?” then he pulled a box from his
pocket and opened it I shrieked it was a ring and it was huge, a white gold band decorated with
tiny diamonds then a huge square single gem in the centre
“Oh Morgan it is beautiful” he slipped it on my finger of course the size was perfect and I held my
hand out admiring the sparkling stones glistening in the sunlight
“It is stunning I love it, I love you and I can't wait to marry you” I pulled his face to me and thanked
him with my mouth on his; we parted reluctantly when we heard Harrison calling our names.
“Rain check baby” he slapped my bottom slipped a top on and went out to greet his father, I
imagined he was here because he heard about our run in with Jose' so I dressed into shorts and
bikini top and joined them out by the pool. Harrison jumped up when he saw me and he looked
furious when he saw the bruise on my cheek
“ Elisa I can't believe after everything you have been through you come here to find peace and
then end up being attacked, I feel totally responsible I should have seen the warning signs in my
daughter, I cannot begin to express my regret that you got involved, I heard from the police this
morning Jose’ has been apprehended and is now in custody I thought you would want to know” I
took his hand
“It is fine I am glad this has allowed Olivia to be free, if that was the price for her health it was
worth it” he looked like he was going to say something else until he looked down at my hand and
spotted the ring, he looked from Morgan to me and back at the ring
“You are engaged?” I nodded
“yea dad I finally asked her” he shook Morgan's hand and then pulled me into one of his mega
hugs
“Elisa I am thrilled for you both we already feel you are part of the family this makes it official,
Morgan you must ring your mother she will be furious I knew before her, ring them and then when
she calls me with the news I will act surprised” we wandered through the bedroom into the lounge
whilst he rang his mum, we could hear the screams from 10 feet away, Harrison gave me a
knowing smile and within ten seconds of Morgan hanging up Harrison's mobile rang, we all
laughed it was so funny how well they knew each other
“hello darling yes oh that's fabulous oh yes I will, in fact I will wander down to the summer house
now and act all surprised, how is our daughter? Oh good she can? Oh that's wonderful well I will
see you Saturday darling, I will, love you, bye” he said his goodbyes and he departed promising to
take us out for a slap up meal later, Morgan ushered him out whispering something or other so I
decided to top up my champagne. It was 15 minutes before my fiancée returned and he had his lap
top under his arm I watched him intrigued as he set it up on the kitchen table, I went over to see
what he was doing and I noticed a familiar face beginning to appear on the screen
“Uncle Luca! “ I sat in front of the monitor staring at him
“Wow how are you? skyping now are you how modern of you” he laughed,
“I have just spoken to that young man of yours and he has asked me for my blessing on your
intended nuptials” I blushed and glanced at Morgan thinking how lovely it was of him to think of
doing that
“I hope you said yes Uncle or I may have a tantrum” he nodded
“I couldn't be happier for you Elisa after the past few years this is the least you deserve, have you
thought any more about my offer?” Morgan stared at me hard, I hadn't told him anything about all
that yet
“I am getting advice of Mr Drake Senior but I will come back to you soon with an answer I promise,”
he nodded
“Ok honey now someone is hopping around me trying to butt in bye honey and Happy Birthday by
the way” I saw Carmella push him out of the way and sit at the screen, it was so wonderful seeing
her
“oh Carm oh how fab I have so missed you “ she was crying and I noticed Morgan leave to give me
space
“Elisa I have read about everything that happened are you okay we were so scared mum and I we
were hiding in Italy and I wasn't allowed to contact you I have really missed you, Morgan seems
wonderful I really hope you are happy, you must fly home and bring him with you I want to give
him the once over” she could tell from my face something was wrong, even after those years apart
she still read me like a book
“Your never coming home are you?” I shook my head
“Carm I am longing to see you and Aunt Theresa I am really but going back to where my family
were wiped out just the idea scares me I don't think I will ever be ready to face the memories it is
too raw and painful still” I caught Morgan watching me from the doorway, he must have heard me
say all that
“Elisa I understand its fine, well I will just have to come to London to visit you then, I have met
somebody” she actually blushed
“Well come on who? Where and how?” she was suddenly lit up like a Christmas tree
“His name is Thomas he was on vacation in Sicily while we were hiding and I met him in a cafe, we
got talking and it turns out he is from Manhattan so not too far away, he is in property investments
and he is 30 tall dark and handsome and bloody well perfect!” I smiled with delight
“By the way cuz congrats on tying the knot I overheard daddy talking to your man, let’s see the
ring” I held it up to the camera
“Christ you will dazzle oncoming traffic with that, its stunning, Happy Birthday Elisa, I promise to
visit soon, I have to go my phone is going and it’s probably my fella, take care hon see you very
soon love you” I closed my eyes savouring her voice
“Love you too cuz” the screen went blank I sat there staring at it
“Elisa are you alright?” I turned to look at my husband to be and suddenly felt an impulse to
devour him whole, I stood up and shed my clothing his mouth dropped open but he didn't move,
his eyes darkened and he made a low growling noise, I dropped to my knees in front of him
carefully unzipped his fly to release his already hard cock, I circled the ridge with my tongue whilst
with my nails I stroked his cheeks the noises he was making were spurring me on, I felt so turned
on I was practically throbbing with need, I took almost his entire length right to the back of my
throat at which point his hands gripped my head as he drew in and out of me, I slid him in deeper
and deeper each time my teeth just catching on his ridge making him shout out
“Shit woman I am going to explode “and seconds later he did spurting warm liquid down my
throat. His hands went from my hair to my shoulders as he pulled me upright his mouth latching
on to my nipple
“Morgan make love to me now please” he groaned and put his arms under my buttocks lifting me
so my legs wrapped round him, he carried me that way to the wall and then pumped into me with
such force I yelped, my hands went to his arse and dragged him to me trying to get as much inside
me as I could, the heat was building between us again and I was almost ready to come when he
pulled out angled my hips upwards a little then hard as ever slammed into me catching that spot
just inside that had me screaming out and pulsating around him sending him on his own release.
We slid down the wall to the floor still connected I kissed him with every drop of emotion I had
stroking his tongue with my own, lips crushing his, my hands teasing his hair, when I paused I
looked into his eyes
” thank you wonderful man, for giving me the best birthday gift ever. You” we kissed some more
then went back to bed.
The following month went by in a haze of sun swimming and sex, my tan was as dark as it could be
my hair though was now unruly and wild the salon treatment had now all but gone and so it spent
all day wrapped round a top knot, Lorna and I spent a few hours every day with our marketing
strategy but quite easily fell into wedding planning the date was set for September 25
^th
just seven
weeks away. I had decided to have three maids of honour, Olivia
who was home safe filling out and
painting again back in her flat
, Carmella who had happily agreed to time a visit with the wedding
and finally Kate who was now serious with Morgan's best friend Simon, he would also be best man.
My uncle Luca had been overwhelmed when I asked him to give me away they would all be put up
at the Drake London so that was all booked out.
Dresses were Olivia's forte being an artist she had drawn sketches until we agreed on one design
for me and one for the maids as they were all very similar height and build so it was a one dress
fit's all easy job. We were due to fly home in the morning so I was packed and ready and having a
last swim in the pool when I felt a splash and then my ankles were grabbed, I span round to find
myself face to face with my lover, we locked lips under the water and I was suddenly naked
impaled on his cock enjoying our last night in the pool was going to be eventful.