Reign Blurb + Prologue

Blurb

She was the forbidden fruit.

I was just a bad apple.

I gave in and devoured her.

Swallowed her whole.

Consequences be damned.

I fell hard for my best friend’s sister.

The one woman that was off limits to me.

Then, it all went to hell.

I had to sacrifice my love.

I was forced to walk away from her.

Enter forbidden fruit and temptation and I got sucked in.

I fell for her all over again.

And this time, I didn’t walk away.

I fought hard and in the end, the King claimed his Queen.

Now, it’s her turn.

Time for my Queen to shine.

Embrace her destiny.

Temptation may have never tasted so good.

But there’s something else that’s better.

Power.

“Power never felt so good.”

PROLOGUE

Angelo

I stepped into the club with Vivianna on my arm. Everyone feared me. But when I arrived with my Queen, they trembled with fright. Apparently, we had to cut our anniversary early to deal with a problem. That cut into Vivianna’s Daddy time.

Oh yeah, she’s so pissed.

I am too.

“What the fuck happened?!” Vivianna growled.

“Mrs. Valentino, I’m sorry for calling you, but it’s your cousin.”

“Then, you should’ve called Matteo.”

“I’m sorry.” The woman whispered. “But he… he’s…”

Vivianna cursed under her breath and closed her eyes. “What did he do now?”

“He’s gotten himself in trouble.”

“Take a deep breath, Voni and tell me what he’s done.”

“He’s been messing with drugs again. You can find him in the back with a bottle of Gin.”

I kissed Vivianna’s temple and murmured. “Go sit down. This won’t take but a minute, baby girl. Then, we can go to our secret room and finish what we started.”

“I don’t know what to do with him. He’s out of control.”

“I’ll call your brother and have him start the detox process.”

“I’m sorry but I think I know what happened.” Came Vito’s deep voice.

I whipped around and narrowed my eyes. “What the hell happened?”

“He got in an argument with Clarissa and she kicked him out. She’s pregnant again.”

I chuckled. “He should be happy.”

Vivianna gasped. “Oh no, she must be so devastated.”

I pulled Vivianna by the waist and kissed her. She threaded her fingers through my hair and moaned softly. Even after all these years, I still craved Vivianna so much. She’d get some Daddy time, but not yet. First, I had to deal with Roman. And Vivianna? I knew for a fact she’d want to go check on Clarissa.

I pulled away from the kiss and whispered. “Vito will drive you to Clarissa’s house. Matteo and I will deal with your cousin.”

“Don’t make me wait too long, Daddy. Baby girl needs some attention.”

“Don’t you worry, little girl. Daddy’s gonna hurry as fast as he can.”

I dialed Matteo and told him the short version. Yeah. He’s pissed too. I thought Roman was doing so well. Apparently not. I stepped into the room and sighed. Bottles were scattered on the floor. Roman was cradling a bottle of Gin like a baby. He mumbled under his breath as I neared him.

“Roman, what happened? I thought we were past this.” I murmured.

“Clarissa…” he slurred. “I-I… don’t think she loves me anymore.”

“Don’t be ridiculous. She loves you.” I told him.

He brought the bottle to his lips and took a drink.

“She…” he croaked out. “Fuck me, I don’t know what to do.”

I took the bottle from him and placed it on the table next to him. “Come on, Matteo should be here soon to take you to the estate.”

“No, I won’t be a prisoner. I want to go home.”

“You can’t go home like this. Not around Clarissa and not around your daughter.” I told him softly.

“You should be angry. Why aren’t you?” Roman muttered.

“I am angry, but I care about all my people. You’re family, Roman.”

“Shit, my family. I need to see Clarissa.” He panicked.

“Roman…”

“What the hell, cuz?!” Matteo growled.

And here it comes.

None other than Matteo.

The one Roman should be scared of.

When Matteo is pissed, it’s bad.

I know.

And the look in Roman’s eyes, he knows it too.

“I’m sorry.” Roman whispered.

“You said you were clean for months. What the fuck happened?” Matteo hissed.

“Clarissa… she’s pregnant again. I-I don’t think she loves me anymore.”

“You have to be a fool to even think that. That girl has put up with more shit than she can handle. If you don’t straighten up, you’ll lose her. Do you really want that?” Matteo said.

“I’m not on drugs.” Roman murmured.

“Then, why did Voni…” I trailed off.

“I lied. I knew you would come straight away.”

“Vivianna is going to murder you if she finds out. You do know what tonight was, yes?” I informed him.

Matteo shot me a glance. “Then, don’t tell her.”

“I don’t keep secrets from my Queen. She’d kill me if I ever lied. Is that what you do with your girls?”

“Hell no, trust and honesty. That’s what keeps our marriage alive.” Matteo replied.

“Come on, let’s get Roman to the estate and get him in bed.” I said.

“Alright. Wait, where’s my sister?” Matteo asked.

“Vito took her to see Clarissa.”

“Clarissa…” Roman choked out. “I can’t lose her.”

I’ve seen many men cry. Mostly, when they’re begging for their lives. To be spared. But this… this is completely different. Matteo pulled him to his feet and put Roman’s arm over his shoulder to steady him. “I’ll take him to the estate and get him settled in. You go be with Vivianna.”

“You sure?” I asked.

Matteo smirked. “Yep. You’re gonna have your hands full tonight after you tell baby girl everything.”

I called Vito to pick me up.

I slid into the car and leaned forward to whisper to Vito. “Take us to Carnal Desires. Baby girl and I have some unfinished business.”

I leaned back in the seat as Vivianna scooted over and wrapped her arms around my neck. “I want you.”

“Mmm, Daddy wants you too, baby girl. His dick wants to finish what we started.” I groaned as she kissed down my neck.

I’d never get tired of my wife.

Hell, I don’t think I could go one day without her.

She was my drug.

An addiction I never wanted to be rid of.

Our eyes locked onto one another.

I brushed my lips against her and claimed her mouth in a dominating kiss. I pulled away and growled to Vito. “Drive faster!”

Vivianna palmed my cock and bit her lip. “Is this for me, Daddy?”

“Yes.” I groaned. “It’s all for you, my Queen.”

“Good, because I’d kill anyone who even looked at you. You’re mine, Daddy.”

“And you’re mine, baby girl.”

**Author's Note:**

*This is a continuation of Vivianna and Angelo's story. This will also be the final installment of The King and His Twisted Love story of him and his best friend's little sister.*