A/N: Hi guys! Sorry for not updating these past few days because I was sick. Thank you for all the 'get well soon' messages. Anyway, i want to take this opportunity to greet you all A HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thank you for supporting me from the beginning until now. May you all have a blast welcoming 2020 with your loved ones! Love you all:)

WARNING!!! This chapter contains MATURE scenes for ADULTS and OPEN-MINDED readers only! Read at your own risk!!!

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MAGGIE's POV

I kept on moaning my husbands name as he continued on giving me unexplainable pleasure. My eyes were closed while holding against the oversized headboard. I was on all-fours as Marco kept on pounding inside of me from behind.

"Ohhh..." I bit my lower lip as the ecstasy kept on escalating with each passing second. When his hands found my jiggling breasts and massaged them erotically, I shouted against my palm.

"Oh, God! Marco!" I felt like my body was about to turn into jelly and I couldn't trust my knees anymore.

"Just like that, my queen. Just scream my name." He commanded hoarsely through gritted teeth as he picked up his pace. The sound of relentless pounding was echoing inside the room and hearing it was adding to the scorching fire inside me.

When his other hand caressed its way down south, where my weakness was located and flicked it mercilessly with his fingers, that was when I finally lost it. My body trashed wildly, unable to control it anymore as the intense climax ate my whole system.

My v*ginal walls tightened around him, pushing him to the edge as well but he looked like he didn't have a plan to go there yet.

"Marco!" I screamed to the top of my lungs while on the height of pleasure but he wasn't done yet. He pulled out of me and then made me lay flat on my back on the bed. He spread my legs right away and then quickly thrusted his raging hard-on back inside of me.

My throat was already sore because of continuous moaning and screaming but I couldn't control myself from doing so.

I felt like I was losing my head already as the pleasure doubled. I wrapped my arms around his neck as I entangled my legs around his hips.

"You really feel so good, my queen. You're the only one who could make me lose my sanity like this." He uttered huskily. Our eyes met. I could see the love in his eyes while gazing down at me. I caressed his cheek. Suddenly, I felt like crying but I didn't want him to see that.

I kissed him with all the love in my heart. I wanted to forget all the things that happened today. I wanted to focus on making love with him.

He responded to my kiss with equal love and passion and that was all I needed to forget. I met his every thrust as I caressed his back with my hands.

Our tongues dueled hotly, fighting for dominance, but the love and respect was still there. He pounded inside me with powerful and fast trusts until I couldn't keep up with his movements anymore. I couldn't do anything other than to chant his name and hold onto him as I climbed up the heaven's above

The pleasure was blinding, making my mind hazier and hazier with each thrust.

"I'm almost there, my queen." He declared hoarsely while catching his breath when he let go of my lips. We were both breathing raggedly while sweating profusely. He looked like a Greek god with his glistening abs and muscles, flexing tightly everytime he moves.

My lips fell open as I gaze at him through my half-hooded eyes. My breathing was becoming shorter as my intense climax was approaching. This time, it was more powerful than the first one that I felt like I was about to lose consciousness because of incomparable rapture.

"M-Me too, Marco. Faster...Ohhh! Don't stop! Keep going!" Upon saying moaning that, he gave me hard and fast thrusts before he rammed his steel-like rod to the hilt inside of me, making me scream once again as I reached the 7th heaven for the second time. I could feel his thick essence pouring inside of me.

Our bodies shuddered as we exploded at the same time. The intensity of our climax was too much to handle. My chest arched while my flesh was quivering so much ecstasy.

"Ahhh! I love you so much, my queen. Please, always remember that. I'm begging you not to forget about that." Marco grunted before burying his head on the cross of my neck. I bit my bottom lip as a seductive moan escaped my lips when his manhood automatically slipped out of me.

Nobody spoke after that. Our heartbeats were the only ones who were speaking as our bodies pressed together deliciously.

When our org*sm finally subsided, those feelings that I've been feeling since a while ago came back and I couldn't hold back my tears from falling. I didn't want Marco to see but a whimper escaped my lips no matter how hard I tried to hold it back. He lifted up his head from the crook of my neck and gazed at me worriedly.

"What happened, my queen? Why the tears?" He questioned full of gentleness and then wiped my tears. I wasn't the cry-baby type but for some reason, I couldn't hold back my emotions. All I knew was, I was hurting.

I wanted to forget about the fact that there were things that Marco had been hiding from me from the start of our relationship but I just couldn't. I was afraid to know what exactly he had been hiding from me because I wouldn't know what to do.

I raised my hand and caressed his cheek. "You know how much I love you, right?" I asked with a shaking voice. I could almost taste the bitterness in my mouth.

"Of course, I know. You wouldn't choose to marry me if you didn't love me, right?"

I nodded my head slowly and forced a smile. "Yes. I married you because you're the love of my life." I answered full of emotions; tears continued falling from my eyes.

"Me too, my queen. You're the love of my life that's why I fought for my love for you. I stole you away from Keith because you belong to me and no one else. I hope, that's clear to you. You're the only woman that I've ever loved to the point that I'm willing to forget and give up everything just to be with you. I know that all these words aren't enough to make you feel better and at ease but I hope that my love for you would be enough to erase the pain and doubts in your heart.

"Yes, there were things that I didn't tell you from the start of our relationship but my love was the sincerest thing that I've ever given to you. Please, don't ever doubt that." He begged and then planted a gentle kiss on my lips. Hearing that made me feel a lot better.

It suddenly dawned on me that I shouldn't be thinking about the past anymore because the most important thing was the present. No matter what Marco did before, I couldn't change that anymore no matter what I do.

I knew that I would probably get hurt if he finally confessed his secrets to me but I knew that no matter what happens, he's the only man I would ever love until my last breath.

I suddenly realized that I shouldn't give importance about the negativity and give him another chance to prove himself to me. I didn't want this to destroy our relationship. I vowed to love him until my very last breath when we got married so I should honor that vow.

"I love you, Marco, and I would never get tired of voicing that out to you." He smiled contentedly and then rested his forehead against mine.

"I love you to the moon and back and I won't be able to live life without you, so please, don't ever leave me, my queen. You're my life and my happiness." He pleaded emotionally. I cupped his face and then closed my eyes. We remained on the position for a minute or two before he rolled back and lied down beside me.

He gathered me into his arms and made me pillow my head onto his chest. He kissed my forehead affectionately. I finally felt relax. Feeling his warmth against my skin erased all my worries. I hugged him back and then closed my eyes. The usual contentment and calmness that I feel everytime we're together were swelling inside my heart.

His fingers were combing my hair as he whispered words of love from time to time. Before I knew it, sleep pulled me.

The next morning after that, I woke up without Marco beside me which I found weird. I got off the bed and then went to the bathroom to do my morning rituals. After taking shower and got dressed, I went downstairs, thinking that Marco was there, waiting for me but I was wrong.

The house was silent. I clutched my chest as my heart throbbed. For some reason, I felt like something bad happened. The beating of my heart was hard and fast. I quickly called Marco's number using my cellphone but it was unattended.

I decided to go back to our room upstairs to check if his car key was there but it wasn't there. The beating of my heart became even harder and faster. I dialed his number once again but I heard it ringing somewhere inside the room. Then, I noticed that his cellphone was there on top of the computer table.

Looked like he forgot to bring it with him.

My eyebrows furrowed and picked it up. I tried to open it but there was a password. I tried to think of possible combinations, but it was unsuccessful. I groaned in frustration. Then I remembered what Marco said before. He told me his password before because I jokingly asked him why his phone had password.

I didn't really give attention to it though when he told me because I was only kidding. I didn't want to invade his privacy as a person. I tried to recall it as hard as I could.

I entered 624443, hoping that I entered the right password and imagine my surprise when it did open. I wasn't even sure if that was it just now. A small smile appeared my lips when I realized the meaning of his password. But then brushed the thought away for the time being because I had to know where Marco was.

I didn't want to go through my husband's messages but I wanted to know where he left to because there was a gnawing feeling inside of me that something bad happened.

My heartbeat became even harder when I saw one particular message in his inbox. My eyebrows creased when I noticed that Marco just received the message 15 minutes ago. I clicked it open and when I read its content, I felt like the beating of my heart stopped.

If there's something that I'm thankful right now; that is you becoming so stupid after you got Maggie. You're not the same fearsome and wise Thamuz anymore. Your love for that woman made you weak. You became reckless that you let your father stay at the hospital without you by his side. Yes, you have Maggie but I still have one last resort to use against you. I am here at the hospital and you know what will happen next. Yes, we can't harm Maggie but you're very much aware that we could do the opposite to your parents. But if you don't want me to harm your father, bring Maggie with you and exchange her for him. One wrong move and your father will die.

The phone that I was holding fell on the bed as I cupped my mouth with my hand, stunned.

"N-No...Marco." I couldn't react right away. The number which sent that message to him wasn't registered on his phonebook.

Why didn't Marco bring me with him? I'm what they're after and if they wouldn't see me with him, they will surely harm his father.

Without thinking twice, I took my bag and put on my shoes before hurriedly exiting the house. Thankfully, there was another car at the garage. I drove the car towards the hospital hurriedly, silently praying that nothing bad has happened to Marco and his father.

My body was slightly trembling in fear and worry but I didn't let that stop me from seeing my husband. I wanted to call the police but I didn't want to ruin Marco's plan. I didn't know what his move against those criminals would be but I knew that he already formulated a plan. I hope so...

Then, an idea came into my head. I called someone. Knowing him, he could help us.

When I arrived at the hospital, I saw Marco's car right away at the parking lot. To my surprise, all the people at the hospital were acting normal. It seemed like nothing happened yet. I signed the logbook at the information first before walking towards Marco's father's room.

My heart was thumping nervously but I persevered. I was determined to know what happened to Marco and his father. I was almost there when I suddenly heard a loud explosion coming from the rooftop of the hospital followed by series of gunshots.

People screamed in terror as they ran for their lives in panic. Everyone ran towards the exit but me on the other hand went up the stairs, carefully avoiding all the panicking people. My desire to see my husband doubled. That explosion and the gunshots were signs that the battle already began.

"Miss, you should go out now! It's dangerous in here!" I heard one of the guards shouted at me but I ignored him and ran up the stairs.

"Please, stay safe, Marco." I whispered repeatedly until I reached the rooftop. I was right. All the commotion came from here. The door was already wrecked because of the explosion.

Bodies of men were scattered on the floor and the stairs. The gunshots stopped. I silently continued walking until I got a glimpse of people at the right side of the rooftop.

My eyes widened in horror when I saw what was happening.

A man in his late fifties together with Keith were holding the arms of the unconscious father of Marco while watching four other men beat up someone in front of them. I gasped in shock when I recognized who it was. Marco! He looked helpless as they continued beating him up.

Keith was laughing triumphantly while enjoying watching his men beating up Marco.

"It's a shame that this is what you've become, Thamuz. I've never thought that you would be weak and turn into a stupid maggot like this. Since you didn't bring Maggie with you, we will have your father's head instead. I'm tired of waiting for so long. I've waited long enough for this to happen!" The older man said.

To my surprise, Marco laughed even though he was being beaten mercilessly. The look of victory on Keith's face disappeared and got replaced by hatred when he heard that.

"Bring him here!" He ordered his men. They yanked Marco's arms and dragged him towards the two evils. Keith pulled Marco's hair, forcing him to meet his eyes.

"Why are you laughing?" He hissed. Marco smirked even though his face was already bloody. Tears fell from my eyes as I witnessed them harm the love of my life. This was my first time seeing him weakened like this and it hurt me double.

I've never once seen him with a scratch from any fight before and seeing him like this made my knees weak. My heart bled for him.

"Because you're nothing but cowards!" Marco retaliated without any fear in his eyes.

"Marco..." I whimpered.

"Damn you!" Keith punched him and I couldn't take it anymore. Before I could control myself, I screamed.

"Marco!" Everyone snapped their heads at my direction upon hearing my voice. Keith and his comrade smirked upon seeing me.

"N-No! Run away, my queen! Now! Don't come near us!" Marco shouted in panic but I shook my head. I couldn't just leave him there.

"Look who's here. I can't believe that you actually came here, Maggie." Keith said triumphantly and then looked at Marco. "I guess, I already won, Thamuz. The price is here."

"F*ck you, Apollyon! You got lost already! Maggie is my wife now so leave us alone for good! Accept that you already lost!" What Marco said shocked the two men, especially Keith.

"Married?" He looked at me. "Is that true? You married this b*stard?!" His fiery eyes looked like he was about to murder me but I didn't let him intimidate me. I raised my chin proudly.

"Yes! Marco and I got married six months ago!" To my surprise, Keith took out a gun and made a shooting spree up the sky while shouting in anger. I squealed in fear as I covered my ears.

"Damn you! Since I can't use you to get what I want anymore, I'll kill you all instead! I'll start with you!" He pointed his gun at me and was about to pull the trigger when the older man next to him stopped him.

"Son, don't. There's still a way to reverse everything." Son? He is the real father of Keith?

"What do you mean? You heard her, right? They're already married!" Keith shouted exasperatedly.

"Yes, I heard that clearly but there's still a way."

"Then what is it? Tell me." He urged. His father looked at me.

"Make her sign a divorce paper by force." Keith smirked as he looked at me and then Marco.

"Damn you, Apollyon! Don't you dare!" Marco warned through gritted teeth. Keith laughed loudly.

"Why do you look so scared, Thamuz? Are you afraid that all your hard work might go down the drain the moment you lose Maggie?"

Marco's jaw flexed. "I'm not like you, Apollyon! I love Maggie!"

Keith guffawed. "Love? Oh, c'mon, Thamuz. Don't make me laugh. Maggie is nothing but a price for the both of us." That hit me. I heard him say that a while ago too.

"What do you mean by that?" I asked. Keith beamed evilly.

"You don't know? Poor you. Why don't you ask your beloved husband?"

"Don't listen to him, my queen! He's nothing but b*stard who—"

"—Shut up! This is the best part so don't interrupt!" Before Marco could finish his sentence, Keith punched his stomach. He coughed in pain.

"Marco!" I screamed in horror. I looked at Keith. "Damn you, Keith! You're an evil! I regret the day I met you!" I shouted in total disgust.

"Really? You should tell that to your husband too because we're the same. Yes, I approached you, pretended that I rescued you because I wanted to gain your trust. I set up the stage, sent someone to kidnap you and tried to rape you so that I could be your hero. I succeeded because you were so gullible.

"I courted you after that until you accepted me as your boyfriend. Everything was going according to my plans when this b*stard came into the picture. Do you know why he was so determined to steal you away from me?" He asked tauntingly.

"Because he loves me!" I answered but he just laughed while shaking his head.

"You never changed, Maggie. Still the gullible type you used to be. Thamuz doesn't know the word 'love' let alone know how to love someone. He did all he could to have you because you were nothing but a price to him."

"Stop it, Apollyon!" Marco snapped but Keith didn't stop.

"Thamuz here is a mafia boss but he wants to gain more power. Do you know how he could do that?" I shook my head, unable to say anything.

"By marrying you and have a child with you. One of the three of us; me, Thamuz and his brother was destined to marry you one day. The Alessi family had this tradition for many generations and it's called 'Il gioco'. It is a game where the first one who gets the Mantus' princess, that's you, will win the game. But that's not the end of it. The winner should marry you and have a child with you so that he could be declared as the real winner; to be the rightful king."

I couldn't process all that he was saying in my head. All I was doing was shaking my head, unable to accept every word that was coming out of his mouth.

I was at lost for words and unable to move from my spot. Then, we heard another explosion followed by another series of gunshots. I didn't know what happened after that because my body turned into jelly as darkness engulfed my consciousness.

Marco...

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