Devoted: A Dark Mafia Romance (Beneath The Mask Series Book 3)

I left Rosa sleeping soundly. As amazing as it was having her in my arms all night, I couldn’t relax, but stared at the ceiling, debating our next move.

There is only one way out. I watch as the room starts to fill. Every single man that is part of our organization is filtering through the door of Kings Gym until it’s standing room only.

Frankie, Keller, and Jax stand behind me in the ring.

I can’t help the pride that fills my chest. We built an army of loyal soldiers. We’ve come a long way in the last year.

I hold myself up on the ropes and look over the crowd as the last man shuts the door.

I hope I have this many when the war is over.

The room goes silent, all eyes on me, their leader.

“We have a two-part mission.” I throw up my hand, index finger raised. “First, find Eva.” I toss up another finger. “And second, kill Romano and Maria.”

Enzo works his way through the masses, passing out a picture of each target.

“They’re bringing their army over for war. We show no mercy. We have the commissioner on our side. They die. No questions, no hostages.”

“Frankie and Keller will be splitting you into groups, giving you locations and targets to hit. It’s going to be carnage out there.”

The room erupts into cheers, and I smile. “You bunch of sick fucks.”

“Where’s Grayson, boss?” A ruddy-faced new recruit asks from the front.

“Having a baby as we speak.”

Maddie is in labor. We’ve flown in the best doctors. They’ve gone to a second safehouse with a small army of men to protect them.

I’m eagerly waiting for the call. I just hope it goes smoothly for them and that their beautiful baby girl arrives into this chaos safely. That’s all I can ask for.

“Don’t worry, he will be back to whip you all into shape. For now though, you’ve got Keller the Killer himself.” I smirk at my brother.

“Now, let’s go! Whoever gets the highest kill count gets a hundred grand. Happy hunting.”

I turn from the eager mob to Frankie. “I need you guys to meet me in my office tonight. I have something I need to discuss with you.”

Keller and Frankie exchange a questioning look.

I duck under the ropes and push through the sea of our soldiers.

The war has started.

Now, I just need to let Rosa in on my crazy plan for us.

By the time I get back, Rosa is still snuggled in bed. I stand in the doorway and watch her. She looks peaceful.

I shrug off my clothes and slip back into bed next to her. She sighs and cuddles up against my body, her soft skin brushing against mine. Even when my eyes threaten to close from exhaustion, I want her.

“Morning, bossman.” Her voice is croaky. She rubs her eyes and smiles up at me.

I roll on top of her, pinning her hands above her head.

“I didn’t have breakfast.” I nuzzle my nose into the sensitive spot behind her ear.

She looks up at me through her long, dark lashes. “Is that so?”

My jaw ticks when I spot those little purple bruises scattered on her bicep.

“Hey, back with me, Luca. I’m here with you.”

I shake my head, taking in my woman.

“I’m so sorry I didn’t save you sooner, that I didn’t see what that monster was doing to you. I will make up for it every day for the rest of our lives. I’m so fucking proud of you, tesoro. The strength you’ve shown, you’ve fought harder than anyone.”

Her eyes glisten with tears. As one starts to fall, I bend down and lick the salty drop from her cheek.

“I’m the luckiest guy in the world, getting to love you forever.”

I just have to get us both out of here in one piece tomorrow. I don’t know why my gut is screaming at me. Nothing in my life has ever been simple. Just a few more hours.

“No, I think I’m the luckiest woman. I’ve got myself a real life book boyfriend who would burn down the world for me.”

“I think we can do better than boyfriend.” I nip at her bottom lip.

I will make this woman my wife.

“Now, get on your knees and grab that damn headboard. Time to feed your man.” I wink, releasing my hold on her wrists. “Chop chop.” I grin. Sitting on my heels, the blood rushes in my ears as she gets into position.

Taunting me with her curves and that fine ass, she wiggles her hips, gripping the black headboard.

I admire the view, the wetness already dripping down the inside of her thigh.

“You might want to hold on tight, baby.”

She flicks her dark hair over her bare shoulders and fixes me with her big chocolate eyes. Grabbing her ass cheeks, I spread them open and blow on her pussy, which sends her bolting forward with a moan.

“I haven’t even started yet, baby.” I pat the curve of her butt. “Bring that back to me, and I’ll put you out of your misery.”

She drops her chest, pushing her hips back into my reach. “Good girl.”

I feast on her like a man starved.

“So sweet, Rosa. All mine,” I rasp.

“Oh my god, yes, all yours,” she cries out.

I trace my finger along her spine. Mine to love and cherish and absolutely worship.

I grip her thighs, pushing her further into my face.

I want to suffocate. To take in so much of her, I forget my own name.

“Come on, baby, fuck my face.” I slap her ass to spur her on.

She grinds against me, her legs shaking every time I lick her clit. Every time she twitches, it just makes me press harder, flick my tongue faster, and bury my nose deeper. She erupts when I suck. I let her ride her orgasm out, leaving her panting and her head collapsing onto the pillow.

Resting back on my knees, I line my cock up to her entrance, her ass still high in the air for me. Her body still twitches from her climax. “Are you ready to give me another one?” I’m desperate to be inside of her.

She pushes herself back, piercing herself on the tip, causing a moan to rip through my chest.

“I’ll take that as a yes?”

“Always a yes,” she pants against the pillow. I slide myself in, watching as her pussy stretches around me. My finger slides between her ass cheeks.

She cranes her neck, a sparkle in her eyes. “I want you there.”

I stop pumping into her, registering her words. “Now?”

“Yes. Now. I want you to claim every single part of me, Luca.”

I blow out a breath, rocking in and out of her.

“Please, Luca.”

There isn’t a chance in hell I could ever deny her anything. Let alone this.

“We will take it slow.” I don’t know if I’m saying that for her benefit, or mine.

I slip my cock out of her and thrust two fingers inside. “Get them nice and wet for me.”

I bend over her back and pepper kisses along her spine, pushing a finger into her ass, causing her to gasp.

“You like that?”

“Hmm yes.”

I follow with a second, even with just two, it’s so fucking tight.

I position myself behind her and spit in my hand, grabbing the base of my cock, making it nice and wet before nudging at her entrance. Her shoulders are up by her ears and her body is tense as she holds her breath.

“I’m going to need you to relax, tesoro. Trust me and breathe.”

I inch further into her and hiss at the sensation. I won’t last long, not with that tight hole suffocating my dick.

“Such a perfect girl, letting me claim your ass like this.” I slowly press further into her.

“Oh, Luca,” she cries. I nudge her legs open a bit further, bending down to kiss her shoulders. My finger finds her clit and starts to circle.

I hold her by the throat and pull her top half up, so her back is flush against my chest. I suck on her neck while my hand tightens around her neck, thrusting my finger inside her pussy. My cock is firmly in her ass.

Her eyes flutter closed, little breathy moans escape her plump lips. “Ride me, baby. Let me fuck your ass how you want it.”

Her legs spread over my thighs. She’s perfectly open and exposed now, bouncing on my dick.

“I love you,” I mutter into her neck before sucking on her tender skin.

Mine.

“Do you like being completely filled by me? Do you want this forever?”

“I do,” she cries.

After a few more thrusts, my balls tighten, almost going back into my stomach. I empty myself into her ass, her name burning my throat as I erupt. Our sweaty skin slides against each other. She follows me shortly after. My chest swells, watching her come apart in my arms. I hold her tight, listening to my name leave her lips like a chant.

She turns in my arms, pulling me into her, her breasts squash into my chest, and she kisses the air out of my lungs.

“Never let me go again, Luca.”

“Not a chance. Never.”

Once we settle in bed with her naked back resting against me, I cuddle into her until her breathing gets steady. I hold on to her like she is the most precious thing in the world. I never want to let her go.

“How do you feel about running away with me?”

I look up at the ceiling and hold my breath. I know she wants to stay to find Eva.

She sits up. “Where are we going?”

“Greece?” I trace her arm with my fingertip, watching the row of goosebumps form behind it.

“All of our men are out searching for Eva, Romano, and Maria. Frankie is going to take the lead on this. I need you away from this, Rosa. And I swore I’d never abandon you, so we leave, together.”

My fight is for her now. I will do anything to keep her safe.

“What about your family?”

“I’m going to speak to them. Keller and Grayson know how to look after their family, just like I will look after my own now.”

“As long as you’re sure, Luca. If they need you, we stay.”

I shake my head and pull her into me. “Rosa, you are my life.”