Chapter four.
Gabriele's POV.
I walked over to the bed where she lay and stood there stiff. She must have been knocked out by someone as she was sleeping a little too soundly.
She groaned a little and moved to her side. Her hair shifted and I saw bruises on her skin. I frowned subconsciously and reached out to touch them. I discovered that there was a sizable amount of bruises around her neck area, and on her hands as well. She was tied up in ropes and I removed them from her. I was not a good man, true, but I still frowned seeing the bruises.
She shivered lightly when I touched her skin, and I stopped my movement. I could tell that she was waking up. I quickly schooled my face into a mask of indifference, one I was most familiar with.
I reached out to fetch a cigarette from my bedside drawer and lit it with a lighter. Then, I walked over to the window, stared at the sky, and waited for her to wake up.
Arianna's POV.
Awful was the first thing I felt as my consciousness came back to me. It felt like I was run over by a truck then hit by a train then battered in the rain. It was a terrible feeling.
I really didn't want to wake up and face the harsh truth that I was someone's property. I remembered that after I had entered the car, we drove for a long time, and I could barely make out words like beautiful, gift, and happy from the men in the car.
We did eventually stop, and I was roughly handled as always, but thankfully this time my hair wasn't pulled at. I was carried over the shoulder, and panic kicked In again as I didn't know where I was being taken. It was quiet everywhere, not a sound to be heard, and I quickly imagined the worst.
I fought crazily on the man's back, and I guessed he was tired of my disturbance so he knocked me out with a hit to the back of my head. Now I was lying In a soft and fluffy bed, but that did nothing to alleviate my fear. It made me even more scared, plus I couldn't see anything with the blindfold on.
I subconsciously raised my hands to untie It and found out that my hands were not restrained any longer. I quickly sat up and rubbed my wrist. I listened carefully and didn't hear a sound In the room, and heaved a long sigh of relief. I was puzzled because I could smell the lingering scent of cigarettes, and I had a bad premonition.
I carefully undid the blindfold and blinked rapidly to adjust to the light in the room. My breath hitched in my throat when I saw the man standing by the window staring at me unblinking with a cigar hanging from his lips.
I was stunned. He was gorgeous. I had seen my own fair share of men, but this one was top of the food chain. He had unruly brown hair, green eyes, full lips that would've looked better if he smiled, and a body to die for.
He was bare-chested with a littering of fascinating tattoos on his biceps, arms, and chest. Then came the six packs, and his so very sexy Apollo's belt. This man was very dangerous but alluring, now I know what my friends at college meant by being a sex god.
The cigar hanging on his lips only enhanced that appeal even more. I knew that he was also sizing me up. His gaze made me feel like I had nothing on, although technically what I was wearing couldn't be considered a proper outfit. I could hear a voice in my head that gave me alarms of danger, and to run away from this man when he extinguished his cigar and faced me squarely.
He walked towards me with confident, but lazy strides and I fought the urge to shrink back into the bed. I shook away every distracting thought from my mind as I looked at my clothes, and my hands and realized that my situation did not permit such wild thoughts.
"Who are you? And why did you bring me here?" I asked as I stared at the man who had reached the bed by now. He gave me a once over again and smirked. "You're awake."
I blanked out for a second there. "Don't give me shit and just answer my questions." I glared at him as I fired back.
His smirk died, and his lips tightened even as his face turned colder, darker even. He leaned over and grabbed my chin tilting it up to meet his eyes, and he was not gentle In the least. "I appreciate your spirit Bella, very feisty and I like that, but I'm going to warn you for the first and last time, mind the way you speak to me."
I shook a little under his intense gaze and tried to avert my eyes from his. He stroked the side of my face, and I shook a Little. "The last person that spoke to me in that tone of voice has long left the face of this earth, and it wasn't a pretty sight."
"What do you want from me?" I asked quietly, feeling drained from everything from the kidnapping till this point.
He let go of my chin and smirked. "You."
I froze a little and tilted my head to look at him. "Me? I don't have anything I could offer to you if you call my parents they would surely come to get me. Trust me any amount ...."
He cut me off rudely, that annoying smirk on his face. "Look around you Bella. Do I look like I lack money?" I looked around me, and everything looked luxurious. My heart sank slowly. He sat on the bed and approached me, his breath fanning my ears, and I closed my eyes slightly. I could smell the scent of cigarettes, and probably his cologne.
"I don't need the money. Be mine, Bella."
Those words shattered the dream I was reeling in. His hands reached to caress my hands and trailed down my back. My eyes turned red in anger and I spat out coldly. "In your dreams asshole." His hand on my back froze, and I could feel the temperature change. He gripped my chin fuming as he dragged me down from the bed and to the ground. I struggled to stand up as my previous injuries hurt slightly.
He looked like he was possessed by something. He was cold, not teasing or mellow like before, and I was scared out of my wits. He did warn me about the way I spoke to him. I stood shakily and took steps backward.
"What did you just say hmm?" He growled slowly and then hit the bedside lamp to the floor and I screamed lightly.
He approached me and I stuttered. "Don't….don't come any closer."
He ignored me and continued "I fucking warned you bella. I hate disrespect the most, and will not take it from anyone including you."
"I didn't ask for this, heck I don't even know how I got here, and you just pop up and ask me to be yours?" I asked him, temporarily forgetting my fear.
"You're mine. You're fucking mine. I fucking own you, get that into your head. I can choose to take you over my knee, and spank you so hard that you'll bruise, or fuck you senseless till you beg me to stop." I shook at his words and went back supported by shaky knees and my back hit the wall. He closed the little distance between us and trapped me in his arms.
"I'm not your whore. That would never happen. You'd have to force me first." I squeezed out from gritted teeth.
He continued "You won't be able to do a thing about it Bella, but don't worry I don't force women. I would never, but trust me, Bella, you'll beg to be my whore."
He smirked lightly and I felt heat pooling in my abdomen and was shocked at myself, how could I be turned on by this awful man. He seemed to notice my arousal and his smirk widened as he whispered lightly. "That day won't be far off."
He took a few steps backward and gave me a once over again as that glint appeared in his eyes again, the thrill of a good chase. And I shivered because I had a hunch that this man would stop at nothing to do what he said to me. The fear from earlier washed away but not the hate. I hate that I was bought by him. His possession, a prize that he conquered, and that I couldn't do my own things
"I expect to see you in better shape tomorrow Bella. The clothes will be sent to you tomorrow. I expect that we understand each other, and you behave because punishment will be meted out for every act of disobedience."
He smiled, and my taut figure did not relax until I saw him leave the room and close the door. I sank to the floor, looking around the room that was now dark now that the lamp was broken. I went into the bathroom to take a shower, and soon after I found a robe in the wardrobe, and put it on as I climbed into the bed.
I tossed and turned in bed remembering the man who claimed me as his. I drifted off to sleep when I thought about my grandparents, and a tear slipped from my eye.
Arianna's POV.Nowadays, mornings for me are horrible. I lay on my bed wishing and hoping as I'd learned to do these days for some miracle that'll make all this a bad dream, but sadly reality was very harsh. I climbed out of the bed and ran a hand through my hair. I tightened the robe on me and walked over to the window. I stood for a while staring at the large expanse of land that met my eyes, sadly, I could only see trees and not a building in sight. I ran to the bathroom to take a shower and came out almost immediately because I heard a crisp knock on the door. I frowned and tightened my hold on the bathrobe. The person probably got impatient and rapped louder. I took a deep breath and answered, "Come in.""Hi, I'm Sofia, your personal maid." I heaved a sigh of relief when I heard her voice. She then came into the room and closed the door as she smiled broadly at me. She was holding a lot of bags in her hands which I assumed were clothes. She was a very beautiful woman with raven
Gabriele's POV.I watched as Arianna jogged up the stairs and fury washed over me. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Basilio trying his best to stifle a laugh and I got even more irritated. Just as I was about to blow my top I got a call from Mr. Stephano."Good day Mr. Stephano" I called out coldly and the man let out a burst of boisterous laughter. "Too cold Mr. Andino, I was wondering if you'd gotten my gift and what you think about it."I stood up from the dining chair and shoved a hand into my pocket as I made my way out of my wing of the house. "I received the gift Mr. Andino and I'd like to request that you not send me gifts like that ever again. It was thoughtful of you to get me a gift, but this one was a little too much." Mr. Stephano went silent for a few seconds and expressed his understanding. I hung up on the call and wore my suit as I walked through the west wing which housed my sex slaves, Basilio in tow.Almost immediately after I arrived, the door opened and Sara ju
Arianna's pov.It had been days since I'd been locked up in the prison. I guessed it had been four days without seeing the sun or taking a shower. Food was delivered to me only in the morning and at night and trust me it was nothing luxurious.Mr. Andino was really making good his threat of punishment. It was oddly comforting to be there in silence, the other prisoners in there didn't talk much, and I wondered why. I was annoyed that I didn't escape successfully. My plan was really flawless, in my eyes that is.The plan was to distract their attention so I asked Sofia to get me food later after Mr. Andino was gone, and she did so and left shortly after. I then pretended to be really tired and needed rest, so I requested that no one disturb me for food or any other reason. Luckily I had a lot of flimsy material in the drawers, so I tied them up to make a long rope then anchored it to the window, and made my escape.It was going smoothly at first, a little too smoothly if you asked me s
Arianna's POV.After a sleepless night, morning finally came and I crawled out of my bed. I was sure that I looked horrible because I barely slept. I didn't have the heart to see it in the mirror so I went into the bathroom to brush my teeth. As I brushed I looked into the mirror. My eyes had such scary eyebags and I cursed Gabriele Andino endlessly in my mind.I finally finished and took a shower and wrapped myself inside the bathrobe. Just as I was about to get dressed, I heard a knock on the door. I guessed that it was Sofia, so I went to the door and directly opened it and sure enough, it was her. She looked scared and I understood perfectly, my eyebags gave me quite a scare myself."Come in Sofie." I waved and went on to dry my hair, she stood behind me and closed the door. "Are you okay?" I sighed. "Yup I'm great. Just lacking decent sleep." She sighed with emotion. "Mr. Andino wants you downstairs for breakfast." Almost after I heard what she said, I remembered yesterday and
Gabriele's POV."So, you locked the beauty up eh?" Basilio asked me as he settled into a chair in my study. I didn't spare him a glance but he didn't seem bothered by my silence. I could feel his gaze on my face and I sighed resignedly. "That's the only way she'll learn to behave. I don't need her running around here and causing havoc. Never underestimate anybody, especially harmless-looking women "He nodded. "So what do you plan on doing to her after she's out of the prison and how will you answer her questions? Cause she'll surely ask questions. She'd be a fool not to and I don't think she is."I frowned and stood up from my chair as I walked to the window. My face turned cold as I turned to face him, leaning on the windowsill. "If she knows what's good for her, I trust that she'll heed my warning. I've given her the most patience I can exercise and there will be nothing more.""And as for her questions, she doesn't have that right to question me. She'd best mind her business and
Arianna's POV.So, I had a lot on my mind. Dealing with Gabriele Andino and all the problems associated with him ought to be a full-time job. I'd spent my days reading romance novels and I found an amazing friend in Sofia. We became talking buddies. Whenever I felt confused or down, talking with her cheered me up.I told her about my Nonna and my grandpa, but I didn't touch on the topic of my parents. Whenever I thought about them, I felt a sharp pain in my heart. It was stifling and made it hard for me to breathe. I thought I had steeled myself for years, but it turned out that they still have the ability to make me feel pain. I admit that I still held a little hope for them or else I wouldn't have come to Italy.Sofia started laughing animatedly as she talked and I tried my best to squeeze out a smile in return. She was amazing. I found out that when she had nothing and was at the lowest point of her life Gabriele hired her. Even when her qualifications didn't warrant the job or bet
Chapter Eleven.Arianna's POV.I escaped breakfast with Gabriele this morning and I was so over the moon. After our conversation last night, I'd rather be anywhere other than close to him. I heard that he had to leave for urgent work that morning. I enjoyed breakfast in the comfort of my room and I missed my phone badly. At one point I was tempted to ask him about my phone, but I gave up that idea pretty quickly.I remembered that Sofia had talked about the other women in the house Nadia and Elena. I was really curious about them and hoped that they were nothing like the bimbo Sara. I needed other people around me to at least keep me sane with all the madness going on in my life.I walked down the stairs and into the kitchen where I was sure to find Sofia and there she was fiddling with some plates. "Sofie" I called out, and she turned to look at me. She smiled and immediately came to me. "You're here? Is there anything you need?""I'm bored," I replied as I swung her hands. She sighe
Gabriele's pov.I lay on the bed listening to the doctor's dos and don'ts about my wound and rolled my eyes at Basilio who was glaring at me from beside the doctor. He knew I wasn't listening, well why would I when I knew that he was there doing it and would probably nag about it when the doctor was gone? About the accident, it started as we were going home. I noticed that we were being trailed and to lose them, me and Basilio drove to an abandoned site.Well, who could've known that the men had guns and the hidden guards I had also lost us in the process of us losing the strange men. Well as expected there was a shoot-out between us and them. I and Basilio were prepared to hold them off as long as we could until the guards arrived. In the process, I was injured and luckily the guards came in time, and here we are in my room with the doctor blabbering his mouth off and Basilio glaring.I really didn't think it was a big deal. The injury that is. In our world, injuries like this were
Chapter 80: Arianna's POVThe beeping sound of the machine around me was the first thing my subconscious acknowledged as my eyes flutter open.I was in a hospital. A real one this time.My eyes went to the white light above me and a memory flash of what happened came propelling into my head.I was in the shack waiting patiently for Gabriele and his men to show up as he had promised. I heard the first attack and I braced myself just like Agostino thought me. But then Brett came in gasping like a lunatic.I fought him off for as long as I could, but the pain in my abdomen made it impossible for me to focus, the last thing I remembered before blacking out was the pricking pain of the needle.Where did he take me— the thoughts died down in my head as my eyes settled on the one person my heart valued the most."Gabriele?" I called in a weak voice.He snapped his eyes open. Then in slow motion, I watched how his face exploded into relief. He held my hands and peppered kisses all over them.
Chapter 79: Gabriele's POVThat night no one could sleep. My energy was back to a hundred percent as we all waited for the first rays of the daylight to stream in so that the mission would commence."Strike team, don't forget, be quiet, be quiet and be merciless!" My father roared and the men clanked their vested chests in anticipation.My fingers were sizzling with adrenaline and I couldn't wait to start burying my bullets into the enemies' brains. They picked the wrong lord to mess with.As we all moved out, my godfather came up to me and said. "Whatever happens, I want you to know that I will do everything in my power to make sure that Arianna lives, do you understand?"I nodded at his declaration and he hugged me. When he pulled apart, we got into the truck waiting for us and the journey began."There is something Arianna mentioned last night about the person who orchestrated all of these," I said as the vehicle silently moved over the beach sand and small shrubs."Who is he?" My
Chapter 78: Gabriele's POV"Fuck this!" I hissed out as I placed around the table.This had to be Gianni. No one would play a game this well with me. I was too late. He had Arianna somewhere else!"Did the message say where she is?" Agostino asked me. Usually, he would be the calmer one, but right now, he was as riled up as I was."No, it didn't. But you are right, she isn't here." I ran my fingers through my hair for the hundredth time that day.I didn't have to tell them what I thought. We all knew it was Gianni. He was the only rival we had that could think of a plan like this and come through with it.Basilio's phone ran out and he picked it up immediately. We all turned to him, hoping he would give us good news or something close to that.But his face contorted into a thin line and he grumbled intelligent words before he ended the call and turned to me."It was your father.""What does he want right now?!" I growled. "Look Basilio, my father can go fuck himself if he wants to. I
Chapter 77: Arianna's POVA banging ache on the side of my head stirred me awake. My eyes shut back as the bright light flashes into them.Where was I?I squinted and opened my eyes slowly. I was staring at the open skies."What the—" I snapped my eyes to the side and saw water!I made to get to my feet but blinding dizziness came to me and I sat back down at once. I was weak. I had to conserve my energy. How did I get here?I started searching through my brain but the continuous movement of the platform below me made it impossible.That was when it dawned on me —I was on a ship.I sat up, gently this time. My eyes roamed around me and I confirmed my thoughts. I was indeed on a ship in the middle of nowhere.There were about four guards on the platform with me but they were far enough for me not to be able to see their faces.The first, thing that came to my mind, was an escape —I had to leave. I had to escape from here.As I stared around me trying to make a mental calculation of my
Chapter 76: Gabriele's POV"What?!" I hissed as I dropped the files I was holding at once."Who would dare send such stupid pictures to her?!" I growled.The whole thing now made me boil with anger. What were they trying to achieve?!"I don't know Fratello. But we are already investigating it. She should be home soon," Basilio said on the phone."Fine, handle it. I should be done here before the weekend," I said.Basilio has a gruff response before the line went dead.It was already past midnight and I had an even longer day the next day. I had to follow through with my casinos. Everything just seemed to go wrong.My company database was attacked a few days ago, and while I still struggled to sort that out, the Feds were unto me.It almost felt like someone was after me even when I no longer dealt with illegal business.The last goods I sent to Asia got intercepted at sea and nothing I did could bring them back.I ran my fingers through my hair and took a deep breath. I needed to go h
Chapter 75: Arianna's POVI couldn't believe I was finally going to see my grandparents. My relationship with Gabriele was nothing I thought it would become. He was the love of my life.But I never thought he would let me go back to America to see my grandparents.I still had an escort of guards following after me from strategic locations but the freedom was overwhelming.I had tears in my eyes by the time the cars hit the road and I was asked to input my address. My hands shook as I typed the words on the pad.I was finally going to see my nonna.My heart raced and my stomach did several backflips as my eyes remained glued to the window. I thought my life was ruined when Gabriele bought me from those horrible men.When I even discovered that my parents were the ones who sold me, I thought I would pass out. Little did I know that I was getting closer to my prince charming. My Gabriele.When I told Brett to stay out of my life, a little part of me, missed the fact that I would never se
Chapter 74: Gabriele's POVMy cock was aching to bury itself inside Arianna's soft folds. I grabbed her thighs and tore through the left material of her dress."Gabriele, we are in the car!" She shrieked beneath me.The sound of her voice was sizzling and my cock ached even more. I pulled her neck to the right angle and claimed her lips before she could say another thing.She moaned against my mouth as I pulled my belt off my waist and released my cock between her thighs.I pulled her closer so that she now lay flat on the seat and I went on top of her. It was a good thing the car was big enough for the stunts I was pulling."Shit!" I cursed as I missed her entrance.Then like a dream, I felt her hand on my cock as she led me to her entrance. A grin covered my face as I let her continue."Naughty..." I whispered as I thrust deep inside of her."Hmmm," She moaned into my neck as I drove hard into her.My eyes rolled back and my veins popped as I held her waist and continued ramming int
Chapter 73: Arianna's POV"Arianna you don't understand! Gabriele has you rolled up around his fingers, I am only trying to help here. You don't love him... You don't mean that..." He said desperately.At this point I was no longer angry, I just watched him calmly. He needed help."I am sorry Brett but you have it all wrong and I will really appreciate it if you stop. It isn't worth it," I said slowly.His eyes darkened and he raised his fists in the air. I just watched him —he couldn't touch me because Mike would gnaw off his head before he got any closer."Arianna, this is terrible. You are a captive yet you defend your captor? Let me help you!" He insisted.I realized that he wasn't going to stop and I did t have time for this. I held on tight to my purse and let out a deep breath."As I said earlier, you can't understand Brett. Anyway, you have taken enough of my time. Enjoy the breakfast," I said and made for the door but on second thoughts, I paused."One more thing Brett," I sa
Chapter 72: Arianna's POVThe moment Agostino finished scolding us and left, Gabriele locked himself in his office and I returned to the room.Sofie and Mike gave me thumbs up but I didn't feel like it. I should have been happy.I won but I didn't feel so confident about it anymore.I got to the room and pushed the door close with my leg. I peeled off the clothes I wore and picked out his large white shirt. I wore it and dropped it on the bed unceremoniously.Why couldn't he just come to the room? I thought to myself.We could make out and make up. He didn't have to be so sad about the idea of me going to spend time with my friends. It wasn't necessary.It was just a simple outing and he didn't have to act like some jealous boyfriend. I loved him and no one else. Didn't he know that?Did I have to remind him?I tossed around the bed, as the questions rolled and flowed out of me.The lights went off automatically drowning me in darkness. I closed my eyes and tried to get some sleep but