Alessandro's POV.I glanced around, watching another set of people packing my drugs. Three groups of workers came at three different times of the day.The first group consisted of women who weren’t forced but volunteered for the job. The second group was not children, but weaker men. I had never involved children or teenagers in my dealings. I refused to let any child live the terrifying life I did.The third group was my most trusted men. They took over the night shifts due to previous attacks. The others were too vulnerable for the night."Keep moving or get a bullet in your head!" I snapped, slamming my hand on the table in front of me.I wasn’t joking. They knew better than to take my words lightly."You all have less work than the others in over fifty warehouses across the state, so I don’t expect any of you to be slow."I watched as the pace picked up, and they started working harder."There’ll be a reward for anyone who finishes their job first," I said genuinely.That was an e
Alessandro's POV. His grip tightened around my neck, and I could feel the air thinning in my lungs.Ale...ssandro,"I choked, tears slipping down my cheeks."How dare you..." He growled, blood splashing from his mouth. "You poisoned me."More tears filled my eyes at his words. I hadn't poisoned him. I only prepared the meal because Mary said it was his favorite. I was a bit excited while preparing it. I thought he loved it when he started eating, but then he kept vomiting blood."I...didn't poisoned you," I tried to cry out, but his hands choked me harder."You're lying..." He gasped, his words broken by ragged breaths. "If I'm going to die, you're dying with me."His grip tightened further, lifting me above my feet. I couldn't breathe. Every attempt to pry his hand away failed. Hot tears rolled down my cheeks. Was this how I was going to die, without seeing my father again? Suddenly, he released me, and I collapsed to the floor, coughing violently as I rubbed my hand around my neck
Sophia's POV.Terror gripped me at his words. My father was all I had, I couldn't let him get hurt. "No..." I whispered, barely able to breathe. "Please don't hurt my father. I'm begging you. He's all I have—""Enough!" Alessandro's voice cut through the air like ice. It was much colder and harsher than I'd ever heard.A chill ran through my spine and I felt my entire body shake, goosebumps spreading across my skin.I'd thought Alessandro's past actions were monstrous, but the man staring at me with his eyes empty of any emotion was far worse. "No one in more than two decades has ever tried the fucking stunt you pulled last night," He snarled, leaning close. "You've got nerve, Sophia. But I'll make you regret every part of your plan!"Tears streamed down my cheeks, "There was no plan...I didn't want to harm you. I could never think of hurting anyone.""Really?" He scoffed. "How can I believe the words of a desperate woman? You've tried everything to seduce me...and when that didn't
Sophia's POV.The only response I got was my echoing voice in the room."Alessandro," I cried softly, banging my hand on the door.I glanced around the room and could tell that it was empty. The way my voice echoed made it obvious, and when I attempted to walk around, there were no obstructions like furniture."I already told him the truth. Why does he keep punishing me like this?" I cried, running my fingers along the wall.The wall felt decayed, I could feel bits of debris."There's no window here," I murmured, clutching my chest. "How am I going to breathe when the oxygen runs out? I thought Mary was going to talk to him.""Why has he done worse to me?" I questioned, my heart sinking to my stomach. "If he's doing this to me, does that mean he has hurt my father too?""No," I panicked, rushing back to the door. I began pounding my fists on it, but it wouldn't open. "Alessandro, please...open the door," I begged."I can't stay here. Please stop doing this to me," I sobbed, my heart a
Alessandro's POV.She fell back instantly, her eyes, but then her hand reached out to me again.I could have resisted, but in a split second, I grabbed her hand, pulling her up."Ooh!" She whimpered, gripping my shirt with her other hand like her life depended on it.Her face flushed, her boobs pressed against me. Her chest heaved up and down with each heavy breath that escaped her lips. As she looked up at me, there were traces of tears in her eyes that made her look so innocent, and pure. For a moment, I felt worse than the devil for almost letting her fall. But I refused to fall a second time for her pretense.I released her harshly, pushing her away. She stumbled back, barely keeping herself from falling to the floor."Did you feel scared?" I asked, my tone icy. "How did it feel to have your life almost slip out of your hands?"That was how I had felt when every part of my gut twisted, and my lungs tightened, leaving me gasping for air. I'd never felt anything close to fear before
Alessandro's POV.I got to my room, but I couldn't stop thinking about everything that had happened. Anything concerning Sophia refused to release its hold on my mind. I kept trying to convince myself, over and over, that I wasn't wrong in punishing her. But a part of me kept doubting it.She seemed almost too innocent, too naive, to attempt poisoning me. Besides, it would have been a foolish move, with so many risks involved. Why would she take such a risk?And where did she even get the poison she supposedly used? She was visibly shaken by what had happened with Micheal's men. I had saved her, and she'd seemed genuinely grateful until she had to ruin it with that sharp little mouth of hers.Poisoning me somewhat made no sense, but no one else had entered the kitchen when she was there. I even recalled her mentioning something about allergies, but I hadn't taken the time to verify anything with my doctor after hearing it was food poisoning. I simply dismissed him."Fuck!" I cursed,
Sophia's POV. My cheeks grew hot at his question. How could he ask something like that?"Answer me," He growled, taking his thumb down my throat.I swallowed hard, my body still shuddering from the intense orgasm. I had never experienced anything like it, and yet, with his presence, I could feel my body heating up again.Why was he doing this, especially after almost killing me earlier? He seemed so irritated at the sight of me this morning. "I...don't know," I stuttered, my lips quivering. "I have...never..." "You've never sucked a man's cock before?" He smirked, clearly amused. "So, mine will be your first.""Yes..."I stammered. "And it'll be your last," He said coldly, his words sending chills down my spine. I couldn't understand him. One moment, he was drawing me into this intense pleasure and the next, he was threatening me. Why was he so confusing?He unzipped his trousers, letting them slide down to his thighs. My eyes widened as I saw his hardness through his boxers. It l
Sophia's POV."Yes, my name is Micheal, and like an angel, I'm here to save you," He uttered, his voice lacing with mischief.My eyebrows furrowed in suspicion."Micheal..." I muttered, finding the name a bit familiar. But I couldn't recall where I had heard it. "I don't know anyone named Micheal. I think you've got the wrong number," I said nervously and tried to hang up."Sophia," His voice boomed through the phone's speaker. "I know you're suspicious and nervous that someone is suddenly offering help. But I genuinely have a way to save you from the hell you're experiencing.""I know what Alessandro is putting you through. That man is a monster," He said, spite dripping from his voice."How do you know Alessandro?" I questioned, refusing to let my guard down."I am a victim of his evil. I know the horrible things he's capable of," The man replied, his voice shaking with anger. "What...did he do to you?" I stammered."He...he killed the love of my life," He revealed, sending shiver