His Unwanted Wife is the Mafia Princess novel Chapter 42

#Chapter 42 – What Are You Doing Here?

#Chaptér 42 – What Are You Doing Here?

Adrian

The moon is golden yellow in color and hangs low in the night sky. The resort’s walls are made up of floor to ceiling windows, the moonlight mixing in with the warm lights inside the hotel lobby.

The night wind is warm yet is chilled enough for us to feel comfortable. It will sure feel nice during the day while the sun is out and its rays attempt to scorch our skin.

“Oh my goodness,” my mother gushes, linking her arm with mine as we walk deeper inside the lobby, “it is gorgeous here. Adrian, honey, did you really pay for such an expensive place like this?”

“Of course,” I smile down at her, patting her hand, “I can afford it. A lot has changed since you were asleep.”

“My son is so successful,” her voice is quiet yet there is so much pride from within her tone. “I knew good days would come for you, Adrian, you deserve it. You have always been destined to do great things.”

A smile spreads across my face. Pride fills my heart and I am happy to know that I have made my mother proud through my bold business venture.

If only she knew that after she fell into the years long coma, it would push me to go further and further to save people from the same fate she has suffered.

My mother’s smile makes my heart warm. I glance over my shoulder and see Stella smiling at us. As soon as our eyes meet, though, her smile falters and eventually disappears.

I clear my throat and stop walking. To the side of us, there is a small lounge area where my mother can relax while Stella and I check in to our rooms. I guide my mother over, sitting her down, before walking back to Stella, who warmly greets the receptionist.

“We have three rooms under the name Adrian,” I say from over Stella’s shoulder.

Her body tenses, suddenly aware of just how close I am to her. I can feel her body heat mix in with mine. I keep my distance but allow my eyes to stare at the back of her head.

With a gust of confidence, I reach inside my pocket and grab my wallet, extending my arms around Stella, trapping her between my body and the receptionist’s desk. Her arms bump into mine. She tries to stay as still as possible while I pass off my card and ID to the employee.

She turns her face to look up at me, her hazel eyes making me want to stay this close to her forever.

“You got me my own room?” Stella asks. I nod in response. Oh…thank you.”

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“Is that okay?” I quickly follow up.

“It’s perfect. I assumed we were sharing because of your mom,” she clears her throat and turns back around.

I lower my head and bring my lips to her ear. Her body stills yet she tilts her head into mine, her perfume filling my nostrils. It’s intoxicating.

“We can still share if you want,” I whisper into her ear.

Stella looks at me with wide eyes. An amused smile flashes across my face but it quickly dies once she shakes her head no. My lips flatten into a thin line and I turn to the employee who patiently waits for us.

The receptionist hands us three key cards. I pocket Stella’s before she can. She opens her mouth to fight back against me, already at odds with me, but my mother’s voice catches our attention.

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#Chapter 42 – What Are You Doing Here?

“Well aren’t you two just the cutest couple ever,” my mother beams at us as we turn around.

Stella’s face twitches before the grin returns to her lips. She leans into me and leans her head against my shoulder while my arm wraps around her waist, my hand flattening against her side.

“Well, your son is as sweet as honey, Lilian,” Stella’s words make butterflies erupt in my stomach. “I don’t even know how I can repay him for all of the kindness he has shown me throughout the years.”

Her words feel like a gut punch. I know she’s lying through her teeth. The words come out of her mouth so effortlessly and I can’t help but feel as if they are daggers hidden beneath silk piles, ready to pierce into my skin at any given moment.

We step away from the desk and towards her, our feet moving in sync with one another. I hold out my mother’s hotel room card to her and she graciously accepts.

“We should get a picture together!” my mother suggests.

I feel Stella’s body tense against mine. I squeeze her hip, hoping that she perceives it as one of reassurance and not patronization, and watch as my mother disappears towards another part of the lobby.

“A picture?” Stella’s voice is devastated. I try to not let it have a big affect on my mood.

“Just one,” I say as we follow my mother to the large window that overlooks the night beach with the moon in the background.

“Excuse me sir,” my mother taps the shoulder of a man who wears a dark color suit. He turns around and my body goes still. “Would you please take a picture of us?”

“Of course, ma’am,” Sebastian nods his head and takes the camera from my mother’s hands.

She scurries back over to Stella and I, whose grip on me has significantly loosened. I look between her and Sebastian, noticing the way the corners of his lips tug up as he walks over. Her one plastic smile turns genuine, her cheeks lightly heating up with a pink color.

Jealousy surges from within my body. I tighten my hold on Stella’s waist, pulling her body closer to mine, feeling her hand rest on my chest. She gasps and looks up at me as my mother settles at her side, placing her in the middle.

“Alright, smile on three,” Sebastian’s tone is calm yet I detect the hidden layer of mockery he throws in my direction. “One…two…three!”

I lean down and press a kiss to Stella’s temple, a smirk spreading across my face as the flash from the flickers.

“Thank you so much!” My mother immediately peels away from the group. I look down at Stella but she’s too busy staring at Sebastian to even notice. “Now, I am way too tired to continue tonight! So I’ll see you two tomorrow, yes?”