She's My Destiny: The Vineyard's of Love Series, #2

By Kenzie Rose

Marco Giovanno knew he'd found 'the one' in Samantha Stevenson, the problem was her ex-boyfriend has decided that he wants her back.  Trying to keep her safe while trying to get his new business off of the ground was tough, though. Because her ex has turned stalker. He couldn't blame the guy, because she was pretty damned spectacular and he'd fight for her too, but he took things to the extreme and worried the heck out of Marco. What scared him more, however, was the suspicion that maybe she was giving the man mixed signals because she insists on trying to talk to him.

 

Samantha Stevenson wondered how many times she had to tell the man to get lost, before it finally sank in. She felt like her ex-boyfriend might just set the record. She needed him to understand it was over so she could see where her budding relationship with Marco Giovanni would go, but her new stalker wasn't giving her an inch. Sam has to going as far as getting restraining orders, because he just can't take a hint that it's over. It was time for her to be blunt, hurt feelings or not, but the creepy note he left for her at her best friend's wedding gave her pause. He has gone off the deep end and into full stalker mode. She'd known the man since high school and 

didn't think he would hurt her, but new information from her father lets her know just how far he might go to get to her.

 

Will Marco be able to keep her safe? Or will being forced to face her stalker finally lead her to the life she is meant to lead with Marco and the future they have planned?

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Author Kenzie Rose
• Release date: Dec 13, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393765158

Kenzie Rose

Kenzie Rose lives on the Central Coast of California with her husband and grown children where she is surrounded by ideas and insperation for her books. When not writing you will find her sitting on the deck reading romances and listening to the waves.  She also loves to cook and throw parties for friends and family so this is her excuse to spend way too much time on Pinterest. She loves talking to readers and connecting with them on Social Media.

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Chapter One

Samantha

February 14th

My best friend just got married to the man of her dreams and I am in love with the most amazing guy in the world. As I watched Abby and Tony drive away, with Marco holding me in his arms, I couldn’t help but smile.

They did it, he said in my ear.

I know. I turned around in his arms, I can’t believe we pulled it off so fast.

Well, it’s over and now we can relax and concentrate on us. Marco leaned down and kissed me.

I love the sound of that.

Are you ready to go back in and dance the night away? he asked, as he started walking us back toward the wine caves where the wedding reception was in full swing. I just nodded and smiled at him. The DJ was still going strong and the guests were still enjoying themselves so I decided not to worry about what still needed to be done. My Maid of Honor duties were over and I just wanted to enjoy myself. The last four months have been rough.

Marco and Tony both ended up in the hospital after their night skiing trip went very wrong, and it was quite a challenge to pull off a wedding in six weeks with both the groom and his best man on crutches. I didn’t blame them for not wanting to waste any more time.

We danced for what seemed like hours and my feet were killing me, so I decided to sit down and put my feet up. Marco was talking to Thomas, Abby’s older brother about the next batch of Hard Cider they were producing at the Mill that was built on our property.

Marco’s mom told me to leave the cleanup for the cleaning crew tomorrow.

As I watched Avery dance with Eric and Tess dance with Noah, I felt someone tap me on the shoulder. I turned around and noticed it was a waiter.

Can I help you? I asked.

This note was left for you. The gentleman asked for us to wait until the bride and groom had left, he said as he handed me an envelope.

Thank you. I took it and looked at the writing. It didn’t look familiar so I opened it and I froze. Oh My God, he got in here.

Marco! I screamed. He came running and took the note out of my hands as he pulled me into his arms and held me tight while he read.

Where did you get this? he asked.

The waiter handed it to me, he was asked to wait until the Bride and Groom left, I said as I held him tighter and I sobbed.

Bastard! Thomas, is your dad still here? he yelled.

No, they went home, why? he asked as Marco handed him the note.

What does it say? Avery asked, looking at me as Eric held on to her.

"He will never be able to keep you safe. I know where you live,

you will always be mine."

Jon, go talk to the security guards and see if they noticed anyone matching the description that we gave security, Marco said.

Thomas pulled out his phone.

Don’t call your dad tonight, Marco begged.

I’m not, I am calling his partner Frank and I will have him come and take the note and start the investigation. Dad will be mad but he will get over it.

Marco sat down and pulled me onto his lap. I buried my face in his neck and sobbed until I had nothing left. Marco just rubbed my back and kissed my hair, trying to soothe me, but nothing would.

He won't leave me alone. He never will.

Marco must have read my mind because he whispered in my ear, He will never hurt you, I will die before I ever let that happen.

Avery and Eric were talking to Thomas and his date; while Tess and Noah were talking to Erin since Jon went to check with security.

I looked up at Marco. Maybe it’s time I met with him, to see what he wants, I said.

NO! Marco said. Absolutely not, you're not going anywhere near that guy.

Can we talk about it when we are alone? I asked, looking around to make sure no one else was paying attention to our conversation.

You are not going anywhere near him, there is no discussing it, he said as he held me tighter.

I loved Marco more than anything, but I knew I should talk to Darren, to try and get him to understand that it’s over, that I don’t love him.

I know what’s going on in that brain of yours Samantha, don’t even think about it, Marco said in my ear. How did he know what I was thinking?

I know you better than I know anyone except Tony, and I know what’s going on in that brain of yours, you're trying to figure out how to get him to leave you alone on your own. He took my face in his hands. I do not want you anywhere near him, it is not safe. He just made a threat on your life, Bella. Please listen to me. I would die if anything ever happened to you. He leaned down and kissed me so sweetly that I wanted to cry.

I love you, I said against his lips. But, I just want him to leave us alone. I am tired of being afraid all the time.

Chapter Two

Marco

This should be one of the happiest days of my life so far, seeing my best friend and twin brother marry the love of his life. I was planning on whisking Samantha away to the Royal Prestige Resort in Santa Barbara again for a few days, but now that her ex-boyfriend has just upped his threat against her and us, I am not so sure that it’s a good idea. I needed to talk to my dad and see what he thought. Samantha was sitting on my lap holding on for dear life, shaking and I knew why. She’s terrified that I am going to go and look for the son of a bitch. If I wasn’t worried about him coming after her while I went to find him, I would.

Baby, I need to go and talk to my dad. When I get back do you want to leave? I kissed her forehead, holding on to her, trying to reassure her that she would be all right. That he wouldn’t get to her.

I guess if you want to. I really would like to stay and dance some more. I’m not ready to go home just yet.

If you want to stay and dance then that’s what we will do, let me go talk to Pop, okay?

Samantha got up and went to sit with Avery and Eric, I notice Avery grab her hand and hold onto it. I walked over to the other side of the cave where my Mom and Pop were talking to some friends and I asked him if I could talk to him in private.

What’s wrong son? You look like you're ready to spit nails. The concern on his face made me realize that I needed to try and not show how upset I was.

Samantha’s ex-boyfriend was able to somehow get past security during the reception and had someone hand her a note after Tony and Abby left. Security didn’t see him and now she is terrified. What do I do? I had a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach.

I’ll speak with the head of security so we can go over the security footage and see if we can find out when and how he got in. Where is the note? he asked as he put his hand on my shoulder.

I handed it to him wrapped in a cloth. Have you called Mark to tell him? he asked.

No, they’ve already left and I didn’t want to ruin their evening. Thomas called his partner, he should be here soon. I looked up at the man that was my mentor and my role model.

What do I do Pop? How do I keep her safe from this guy? A sense of dread came over me.

We’ll keep her safe, she’s family, he said as he pulled me into his embrace. After pulling away he looked around to see if anyone could hear our conversation.

Are you still planning to go to Santa Barbara?

Do you think it’s a good idea?

I think getting her away from here for a few days would be the best thing to do. Then while you’re gone we will overhaul the security system here and at your house. Go for the week, I’ll call and make the arrangements. Out of all the hotels in Santa Barbara that one is the safest because of the location and the security, he said as he pulled me into another hug.

Are you still going to propose to her while you're down there? he asked.

I was planning on it. I smiled for the first time since that damn letter showed up.

Make it memorable and don’t worry about anything here. Thomas and the boys will take care of the business and Avery and Tess can run Abby’s store. Now, go and dance and enjoy the rest of the evening. She’s waiting for you, go sweep her off her feet, dad said with a wink as he put his arm around my shoulder and we walked back toward the tables. I watched pop ask mom to dance but not before he handed the napkin with the letter to the head of security.

I walked back over to my love and pulled her up, lifting her in my arms.

Still want to dance?

Yes, I would love to, and then can you take me home? I could tell that she was trying to put on a happy face, but you could still see the fear in her eyes, so I took her in my arms and kissed her.

Baby, don’t be scared. My dad is going to work with the police and his security, you’re safe. Plus, I said as I kissed her just behind the ear causing her to shiver in my arms, I have a surprise for you.

She moaned softly. Mmm, I love your surprises.

I know you do and I plan on surprising you for the rest of our lives if I have my way. I kissed her again, this time taking possession of her mouth and making her forget all about Darren.

Let’s dance first then maybe you can get me to tell you what the surprise is tonight, I said with a wicked grin.

Oh, I’m sure I can get it out of you. She let me lead her to the dance floor.

I pulled her close to me. Give it your best shot.

I promised to God that I would keep her safe. Darren better hope the police find him before I do or I might just deliver some Italian justice of my own. As we danced to Ed Sheeran’s Photograph I decided what I needed to do right away to keep her safe. I held her and sang to her as we just held each other and danced to the music.

The last song was called For the Night and Samantha requested The Band Perry’s Live Forever, so we all danced in a circle and laughed. Even though the specter of the douchebag was still there, no one was going to bring him up.

The girls said their goodbyes and Sam told Eric to take care of her girl and then they headed for the house in one of the golf carts to get her stuff.

Thomas and Ginny were getting ready to leave and he said to not worry about the work, that was his job for the week. I shook his hand and told him, Thank you.

Samantha is like a sister to me, I want that asshole caught and put away as much as anyone else. Take care of her this week, I’ve got the business, he said.

Thanks, man, I really appreciate it, I said as they got in another cart and headed to the house to get his clothes.

Ready to go? I asked the love of my life.

More then you know.

We went over and hitched a ride with Noah and Tess back to my parents’ house then we went in and got all our clothes and things together that we had left in there, well most of it. Sam has a lot of crap in that room. I headed down to my car and put her bag in, and my dad met me in the living room, giving me the all clear. I was talking to pop when Sam walked down the stairs and I was blown away by how beautiful she is.

You are a lucky man Marco, my dad said as he walked up and kissed her cheek before he headed into the kitchen to find my mom.

Let’s go home, I said as I helped her into the car and we headed back to our house.

It was a craftsman style two-story ranch home set in the middle of an orchard. We still needed to work on it, but we were loving it just how it was right now.

So, what’s this big surprise you have for me? she asked as we pulled into the garage.

Well, let’s get in the house first so I can do what I have been dying to do all day, I said as I helped her out of my Charger. Leave everything in the car and we will get it in the morning. You don’t need any of it tonight, I said as I unlocked the door.

Now what have you been dying to do all day? She walked up and put her arms around my neck.

To get you out of this dress and make love to you. I moved my hands up her back to the zipper. As I slowly moved it down she sucked in a breath. I stepped back and pushed the dress off her shoulders and watched it pool on the floor.

Wow, you take my breath away, I said as I helped her to step out of the dress. I left it right there on the floor.

I took a good look at her by the fire that my dad made sure was lit when he had his security team check the house. Breathtaking, I said as I kissed her.

Turn around, I have got to see the back of that before I take it off you, I said.

She did as I asked and then turned to face me again. She had on a red and white lace and mesh garter slip with matching thong. She had her thigh highs connected to the garter belt. There was no back, it dropped down to her ass. Damn.

Do you like it? she asked biting her lip.

Oh, baby like is not the word I would use. I absolutely love it. But it has to come off too, I said as I walked up to her and dropped to my knees. I ran my tongue along the top of each of her stockings as I unhooked them from the garters. Then I pushed the slip up her body and ran my nose against her thong. She let out a whimper so I did it again, blowing this time.

Marco, she said as she grabbed my hair. I ran my hands up the back of her legs and cupped her ass then I slowly pulled the thong down her legs and took them off her. I wanted her to keep her high heels on. I ran my finger over her clit and she let out a moan. I ran my tongue over her clit and I felt her quiver. My finger found her wet and ready for me so I helped her to lay down on the rug in front of the fireplace; then I started all over again. I sucked on her clit this time and she screamed, I added a finger, pumping in and out. She lifted her hips off the floor trying to get closer to me. I added a second finger and sucked harder on her clit and she came hard, pulsing around my fingers. I moved off her and removed my clothes, I stood there and looked at her and Thanked God that I walked into that coffee bar nine months earlier. Come with me baby,  I said as I lifted her up, moving us to the back of the sofa. Hold on, Baby. I reached around and touched her clit as I pushed into her, with her heels on she was the right height so I could get right behind her and just bend her over the sofa or the dining room table.

I felt her tighten around me and I let out a loud moan.  She pushed back and I had to grab onto her hips. Marco please I need to come again, she begged.

Samantha, I said as I let go and took us both to heaven. She screamed out my name and I saw stars. I held her in my arms until our breathing was back to normal. Turning her around, I kissed her so passionately that I was sure that her lips would be bruised.  I scooped her up and carried her to our bedroom overlooking the pond in our backyard. But right now, all I was thinking about was getting her out of her lingerie, the stockings, and heels, then doing it all over again.

I peeled the slip off her shoulders and then I slowly rolled the stockings down until I reached her feet. I took her shoes off and massaged her feet as I finished rolling her off, then I helped her to bed.

Okay, now what’s my surprise? she asked as we got comfortable in bed.

Fine, I said laughing. I am taking you back to the Royal Prestige Resort.

She screamed so loud I am sure my parents heard her. Sweet Mother of Pearl, Really Marco? she said as she sat up and let the sheet fall from her body. Then she leaned over and kissed me.

I thought we could use a break and I am sure we can make some more memories like the last time we were there, I said, wiggling my eyebrows.

Mmmm, I like the sound of that, she said as she climbed on top of me. Remember when we made love out on the Veranda one night? she asked as she sat on my hard length and I filled her up completely.

Baby how could I forget that night, I said as she started to move......

****

Samantha

Royal Prestige Resort and Spa

Santa Barbara, California

8 months earlier

I walked out of the bathroom thinking that we were getting ready to go out to dinner, but instead Marco is standing out on our balcony which was a waist-high wall, in just his boxer briefs, Holy Mother of Pearl. He was looking out at the sunset over the ocean. I lick my lips. We have been here in the hotel for a few days doing nothing but making love and I wanted him again. What the hell is wrong with me? He has made this trip so special, his touch drives me insane. Damn, I am getting goosebumps just thinking about it.  I walk up to him and slowly move my hands up his back and then around to his chest, placing kisses all over his back. I feel the shudder move through his body. He moves his arms back until he is pulling me against him and squeezes my ass. I let out a moan. I move my tongue along his spine.

He turns around and walks me backwards until he had me pinned against the glass door. He looks in my eyes and they are on fire. Marco, I whispered.

My love, I need you right here on the veranda, under the stars with the ocean breeze blowing across our bodies. Pebbling your nipples, making your sex tighten with anticipation,  he said then he kissed me, our tongues dancing and moving. He bit down on my lip and I moaned. Turning me around he said, Put your hands against the glass. He slowly took off my dress, one strap at a time, then he pushed it down with just two fingers, bending as it went, licking, and blowing on my skin. I moaned again and felt my skin pebble. When my dress was on the floor I caught my breath. Ummm what about dinner?"

You're my dinner, my love I will personally feed you later. Is he trying to kill me here?

Samantha, I want you to move over to the lounge and crawl on your hands and knees, leave your heels on. I want to see that fine ass of yours and watch that black thong slip between your ass cheeks.  I slowly did as he said, feeling sexy as I walked across the veranda where anyone could see us if they were really looking. I crawled on the chair and as I moved up I felt him behind me. He put his hands on either side of my hips and he took the thin strap of my thong in his teeth and slowly pulled it down. Oh, he was torturing me. Then his finger outlined where my panties were. He moved his finger down to my core. You're so wet, baby. Do you want me?

Always, Marco. Make love to me.

He unhooked my bra and slid it from my shoulders. He moved his tongue down my spine, down to my ass. Turn over. His voice was husky with need.

I did as he said, I was going to combust if he didn’t make love to me soon.

He licked my nipple and it pebbled in the cool ocean breeze. He did the same thing on the other side and I let out a loud moan. As he played with my nipples he reached down to my clit and moved his finger around it. I grabbed his ass and squeezed, hoping he would get the message that I needed him inside me soon. He moved his fingers to where I was wet for him and pushed two fingers inside of me. Yes, I said. He moved down my body and flicked my clit with his tongue and I came, hard. He was moving his fingers in and out of me, then he replaced his finger with his tongue and he licked all the way up to my clit, then sucked it into his mouth. Marco, Oh God Marco. My body was still shaking from the first orgasm.

Next thing I knew he was pushing the tip of his cock in me. Please, I begged. I needed him to touch me where only he could. Pushing into me one more time, I screamed out his name. Marco. Yes. He moved slow, almost pulling out every time then pushing back in harder than before. as he looked into my eyes he took his finger that had been in me and put it in my mouth. Suck, he said. I sucked and swirled my tongue around his finger, tasting myself. I felt him getting bigger as I did. Then I bit down on the tip of his finger.  Removing his finger, he kissed me with so much passion as he started to really fuck me. I wrapped my legs around his hips to keep him there. Right then something happened, I saw light and I felt like I was on fire..... Marco ...... ahhhhhhhh I yelled. Samantha, I love you..... Oh Fuck, he yelled. I saw stars and then everything went black.

Next thing I knew Marco was rubbing a cold cloth over my skin. Mmmmm, I said.

Your back. I was starting to get worried, he said.

Mmmm, I kept my eyes closed, still feeling the effects of our lovemaking.

Are you ok? he asked as he kissed my lips, lingering.

Good isn’t the right word, I smiled.

Well, how about we move this party to the hot tub?

You will have to carry me, I don’t think I can walk.

Chapter Three

Samantha

Present Day

We will definitely have to do that again, I said as I lay spent on Marco’s chest with him rubbing lazy circles on my back.

I intend to do a lot of that over the next week, he said as he kissed my hair.

Marco, are you taking me because of Darren and the note? I asked as I leaned up on an elbow and looked at him in the moonlight.

No sweetheart, it has been planned for weeks, he said as he turned on his side and pulled me to him. But listen to me, I would take you away from here so fast your head would spin if it meant I could keep you safe.

I touched his face and I saw the anguish in his eyes. I know you would and I love you so much for wanting to keep me safe.  I am just afraid that he’s never going to stop, that you are going to get tired of all of this and decide it’s too much. That you will leave because of it, I said as tears began to fall again.

Samantha, I would never leave you because of this, because of him. I’ll admit he’s a problem, but he is not going to drive me away from you, from us.  He took me in his arms and tucked my head under his chin. He took a deep breath. I love you more than life and I am not going anywhere. You and I are going to have an amazing life together. He will not stop us, he said.

I just cried and held on to him. I’m scared of him, I’m scared he’s going to hurt you because you’re with me.

Baby, he’s not going to hurt me or even get close. And no one is ever going to let him get close enough to you to hurt you. I promise, he said, taking my face in his hand and kissing my lips softly.

Stop crying Bella, please, he whispered against my lips. Stop crying.

It took a few minutes before I could stop as he soothed me with his touch and his words of love. I wanted to stay wrapped in his arms forever. Taking several deep breaths, I was able to regain my composure, somewhat.

That’s better now we need to get some sleep so we can leave early in the morning and head to our favorite place in the world so far. Kissing me again he continued,  Your lips are soft from crying, my sweet Samantha. But no more. It’s you and me and no one else for 5 whole days, he said as he held me. You’re mine, forever and always.

Smiling at my love, I laid my head