Book 2: 1) Love or fear!

Book:More Than Lust Published:2024-6-25

Author’s POV
“Dom!”
She clutched on the bedsheet tightly but intertwined his hand with her like he wants to conquer her every touch.
Her legs tightened around his waist when he rammed inside her.
Her small body was covered under his big one and jerked forward with every thrust.
He smirked looking at her red face. She was in world of pleasure afterall he has worshipped every corner of her body.
They ignored the loud sound of alarm, it was morning and they were still busy in making love.
“I love it when you moan my name.”
His voice came out raspy.
“Kiss me, Now!”
He demanded looking at her parted lips.
Grace obeyed him. She placed her lips on his while he was hitting her g-spot with each thrust.
She still remember that there first meeting was same like this. But that day, she was scared and forced. Now she is much more happy than the past.
She doesn’t hate him like she used to do.
Dominick has been nothing but gentle with her.
She accidentally bit on his lips when powerful orgasm washed over her. Her eyes widened looking at his bloody lips.
Dominick groaned and filled her with his warm seeds.
“Fuck!”
“I am sorry”
She gulped.
He pulled out of her and rolled beside her while wiping his lips.
“Your teeth are getting sharp day by day…”
He chuckled.
“Come here”
He pulled her on his chest and stoked her hair.
“You are not angry!?”
She asked looking at him with nervous look.
Even after his gentle behavior, Grace is still scared of Dominick. Of course she has started to trust him but that fear is still inside her.
She can’t speak to him loudly, she fears to say No to him. She is scared to take any permission from him.
Not to mention that Dominick hardly allows her to go anywhere without him. She is always with him whether she wants it or not.
He is too overprotective that she can’t go anywhere without his permission and sometimes it bothers her.
She has only made one friend in the office and once she asked Grace that if she really loves Dominick or she is living with Stockholm syndrome. Where she accepted Dominick because no one was there for her and he dominated her mind. Or because he accepted her Even after knowing that she can’t bear child.
Grace is still thinking about that. Is she really in love with Dominick or she is just doing it because of fear.
He protects her, he takes care of her but he doesn’t give her freedom and it bothers Grace.
“I have started to like this”
He said teasingly.
Grace smiled. She knows that she is safe with Dominick, he loves her so much. But she has seen him taking his anger out on people which sometimes terrify her.
He acts nice and gentle with her but she has seen the monster inside him.
“We are getting late for the work”
She said with red cheeks. She can still feel the hint of hardness on her thigh.
Dominick’s lips didn’t lose the smile.
“It’s been six months to our Marriage i can’t believe it… Time really flies.”
Grace doesn’t like the way they got married. The way he dragged her to the aisle, threatened to kill her father if she doesn’t comply.
But she always pushes those bitter memories aside so it won’t ruin her present.
“It’s been only six months not year… There is time for celebration.”
She replied and he always falls for her soft voice.
“I can’t wait”
Dominick picked her up and carried to the washroom.
He placed her down and started preparing bath for them.
Grace brushed her teeth while he was doing that.
“I checked financial statements yesterday… Southern factories haven’t send us the record of last two months.”
She said placing her brush back in the cup.
She is the Head of Fiance department of his company.
“Hmm… I’ll pay attention to it.”
He gestured her to get in the tub.
Grace shook her head pushing away the thought that what will Dominick do to them now.
She sighed when he gently massaged her shoulders.
“You are not going to kill them, are you?”
She asked hesitant.
She gulped when he stopped. He gently grabbed her chin and made her look at him.
“Bunny, there is a reason why you only handle finance for me… Other things shouldn’t matter to you…”
His voice was gentle but she sensed the underlying warning in his voice.
“Understand?”
She gulped and nodded. He pecked her lips.
“Good”
She sat quietly after that, letting him play with her body.
He never likes when she talks about his Mafia business.
“Get ready”
He kissed her cheek and got out of the bathtub.
Grace walked out of the bathtub and got ready for the day. She wore pencil skirt and and formal shirt.
She came out and Dominick was already ready in his signature black suit.
He hold her hand and led her downstairs where everyone was already waiting for them.
“Finally!”
Bella said over dramatically.
“I thought you guys are building your own castle there.”
Grace laughed.
“Stop it Bella… We are on time.”
She sat between her and Dominick.
“Night wasn’t enough for you…”
Alex rolled his eyes at Dominick.
“Even morning wasn’t enough”
Dominick whispered back making Alex scowl.
“How’s princess doing?”
Grace looked at Bella’s swollen baby bump in which she is carrying a girl child.
“I think she is gonna be a footballer… She didn’t let me sleep whole night.”
Bella complained.
“So cute”
Grace chuckled.
“It’s not cute… You will understand when you will get pregnant”
Bella said and instantly regretted when she saw Grace’s face.
Everyone froze knowing how sensitive this topic is to grace.
“I am sorry… I am so sorry…”
Bella’s eyes turned glossy.
“I didn’t realise when i___ i didn’t mean it…”
Grace smiled gulping back her own tears.
“It’s okay… I know you didn’t mean it.”
She wiped Bella’s tears.
“Please don’t cry… It’s not good for your health.”
Bella grabbed Grace’s hand.
“I am really sorry…”
“I’ll forgive you on one condition.”
Grace said and Bella looked at her confused.
“I’ll name this baby…”
Bella grinned.
“Of course…”
“Hey! That’s my job.”
Raajnandini whined.
“Don’t worry I’ll give you another chance.”
Alex said and everyone laughed.
“So what do you want to name her?”
Bella asked curiously.
Grace smiled.
“Alexandra”
“Yes!”
Alex smiled and gave hifi to Grace.
“Why on his name?… Why not Isabelle or Arabella… Something like that.”
Bella complained.
“Because he can do math.”
Grace teased making everyone laugh.
Bella gasped dramatically.
“Maa… Look how these nerd people making fun of me.”
She complained.
Anamika laughed.
“Guys, don’t bother her…”
They finished their breakfast while chatting and laughing but Grace was hiding her pain behind her happy face.
Only she knows how badly she wants child but unfortunately it’s not in her luck.
After breakfast she walked out with Dominick towards their car.
“Dom… You once talked about surrogacy.”
She said when he sat beside her.
Dominick looked at her with frown.
“You want baby?”
“You don’t?”
She asked.
He sighed.
“Bella is pregnant that doesn’t mean you should get a child too, Grace… We have time. Don’t rush.”
Her eyes watered. It’s true that watching Bella makes her want to have child too.
“Right! You do everything with time…”
She said madly.
Dominick scrunched his eyebrows.
“Grace!”
He said in warning tone.
She looked away.
“Sorry!”
She mumbled and looked out of the window, letting her tears slip.