CHAPTER 446. A CAGE FOR THE QUEEN. Blackmail and ThreatsJhon was desperate, his heart pounding as he begged Noémi to tell him where Chiara was. They had vanished from the hospital without a trace, and not even his men, now relaxed because there seemed to be no threats lurking, had noticed how or where she had gone."Please, tell me where she is, I need to see her," Jhon said to Noémi, his voice trembling with anxiety."I can’t tell you where she is, Jhon," Noémi replied firmly. "My sister made a decision, and I’m going to respect it.""But...!" Jhon paced around the office, running his hands through his hair. "I don’t understand, Noémi! I thought we were okay! I thought she had forgiven me, that we’d be together once she was free!""And did you forget that it was you who sent her to prison? That everything that happened was your fault? Chiara only wanted to be free to get away from you, Jhon, that’s the only reason."Jhon fell silent for a moment, painfully absorbing her words."What
CHAPTER 447. A CAGE FOR THE QUEEN. No one knows you’re hereThe CIA Director’s eyes looked as if they were about to pop out of their sockets when he realized Jhon was waiting for him in the house. He had been part of every one of Jhon’s undercover missions and knew he was a dangerous agent, but he couldn’t understand why he was there.“What are you doing here, Jhon?” he asked, trying to stay calm, but the smile on the man in front of him shattered that composure.“I’m here to stop you,” Jhon replied without moving from his spot. And as if his words had a magical effect, the sound of gunfire erupted outside.The Director didn’t need more proof to realize he had walked into a trap and that his men outside were being taken down.“What are you doing?!” he shouted angrily. “Stop me? What are you talking about? We made a deal—I’m trying to return your daughter to you!”“No!” Jhon snapped, standing up. “What you did was spy on my family and use them to blackmail me.”The Director fell silent
CHAPTER 448. A CAGE FOR THE QUEEN. A Man of His Word“Then just kill me! We have nothing more to say to each other! Kill me!” the Director growled as Jhon knelt in front of him.“No, of course not. I never said I was going to kill you, because that’s not what I promised the last time we spoke,” Jhon declared, and the Director turned pale as he remembered Jhon’s words: He wouldn’t go after him but after his son.“No... no, you can’t hurt him, you can’t hurt my son!” The man’s voice was now a mix of desperation and rage.“And why not?!” Jhon asked with as much coldness as he could muster. “You came to assault the house where my wife and daughter were, surrounding it with armed men without caring if they could be hurt! Do you have any idea how many things can go wrong when there’s a weapon involved, you idiot!?” he snapped.The Director looked at him in horror, knowing a mistake like that would never be forgiven.“No, you have no idea, but you will,” Jhon growled. “Because I *am* a man o
CHAPTER 449. A CAGE FOR THE QUEEN. The Best PunishmentIf he were honest, he had to admit it: he was exhausted, and not just from the journey, but from everything that had happened to them over the last year. They had gone from being an odd but happy couple to being the parents of a beautiful baby girl, and in the midst of it all, the most terrible war of their lives had unfolded.Luckily, they had the blessing of reuniting there, and when Chiara ran to hug him and kissed him on the lips, it was the first time Jhon truly felt victorious.“God, it feels like I’ve been away from Dandara and you for ages,” he whispered, holding her even tighter.“Why were you so late?” she asked with a pout. “I almost died of worry!”“I’m sorry,” Jhon said, gently stroking her cheek. “It took longer than expected, and you know I couldn’t call. I’m sorry, love, but I’m here now.”“You’re not forgiven,” Chiara said with a warning look. “You’ll have to endure your punishment.”Jhon nodded. He was willing to
CHAPTER 450. A CAGE FOR THE QUEEN. HomeHe didn’t need to be asked twice. Jhon was more than eager to get back into action with his queen. He pushed her towards the bedroom, and before she could even open her eyes, he was already more naked than when he was born.“I have to admit it. You’re very handsome! Too handsome!” she laughed, but the humor quickly dissolved into a whirlpool of excitement.Jhon's mouth traveled down her neck until it found the warmth of her chest, where he kissed and bit each breast until he heard her moan with need. As the minutes passed, all she could do was purr with satisfaction while he explored her body with his lips, and his hands roamed over every inch of her.Chiara froze when she felt him descend past her stomach, reaching the curve of her hips. Her skin tingled under his touch, and by the time he reached her sex, she was so aroused she almost fainted. His lips felt like fire consuming her from within, sending a deliciously thrilling heat throughout he
CHAPTER 451. A CAGE FOR THE QUEEN. A New Story**EIGHT MONTHS LATER**Time had flown by too quickly. One day, Dandara was only sleeping, and in the blink of an eye, she had become a tiny little explorer crawling over carpets and making a mess in her high chair because she wanted to do everything on her own.Chiara and Jhon had stayed in Paris, but it had become a family tradition to gather in Lucerne on weekends, so family time was a priority for everyone.“Are the bags packed, love?” he shouted from the kitchen, and Chiara came out of the room carrying a small suitcase.“Mine is already by the door, and this one’s Dandara’s... Where is the baby?”Jhon pursed his lips and sighed. “I think we’ll know when she cries.” “Jhon!” “She’s in the living room, playing very nicely in her playpen,” he laughed, pulling her close for a hug. “You fall for that every time. You know I wouldn’t let her roam free—any other baby might fall in love with her and kidnap her.” Chiara gave him a soft kis
CHAPTER 452. TO BELIEVE AGAIN. Preface*Synopsis* Milo was the youngest of the Keller brothers. Outgoing, flirty, and always cheerful, everything was always fine with him… until his sister and niece became victims of a baby trafficking ring. From that moment on, his carefree life turned into a mission to reunite broken families. Luckily, he had a list and was part of a team capable of carrying out such dangerous investigations. But what will happen when, during one of the raids, he finds a child who isn’t on that list? Will Milo be able to leave the child in the adoption system, or will he sacrifice everything, even his thirst for justice, to save one instead of all of them? The only thing he knows for sure is this: that child has a mother, and he must find her. **PREFACE** “I’m not going to say I’m sorry, because I’m not,” Milo murmured with a sigh as he looked out the window of the van speeding through the streets. “Dandara’s lucky to have you as her dad and my sister as her m
CHAPTER 453. TO BELIEVE AGAIN. VictimsThat bed flew as if it were a toy because, despite looking sweet and gentle, Milo Keller was as massive as his brothers. He rushed to the child’s side, his heart pounding in his chest, and lifted him up to examine him.“Doc! Jhoooon!”The boy was suffocating, his small arms and legs hanging limp at his sides as he struggled to breathe. A second later, Dr. Martínez came running over and knelt to check on the child.“Speedy, the medical bag, now!” he ordered, and the sound of hurried footsteps descending the stairs followed.“He can’t breathe!” Milo’s voice was thick with panic. “He can’t breathe...”But before Milo could attempt something desperate, like CPR, the doctor stopped him with a stern gesture.“Calm down. Panic won’t help in this situation,” the doctor said while assessing the boy’s reactions. “Help me sit him up.”A few seconds later, Speedy placed the medical bag beside them, and with the stethoscope on the child’s back, the doctor imm