New daughter

Beep... beep... beep...

The incessant beeping jolted me awake, my head pounding and my body aching all over. I tried to recall the events of the previous night, but my memories were hazy. All I could remember was being dumped into a dark room for what felt like an eternity.

Panic set in as I took in my surroundings. This wasn't the dungeon. Where was I?

Memories came flooding back: my family, the fire... Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes.

The door creaked open, and a woman entered. "You're awake," she said, her voice detached.

I kept my gaze fixed on the curtain, trying to process my emotions. "Where am I?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

The woman's gaze flickered, and for a moment, I saw a glimmer of sympathy. "You'll find out soon enough. Freshen up." With that, she turned and left, locking the door behind her.

I stepped out of the shower, still wrapped in a towel that barely covered my body when Leo walked in.

His presence was commanding, but I refused to be intimidated. I kept my gaze fixed on him.

His black hair was neatly combed back, revealing piercing brown eyes that seemed to bore into my soul.

I recoiled at the coldness in his eyes, and that was enough to snap me back to my senses. I scrambled to cover myself, humiliation burning my cheeks.

His eyes roamed over me, lingering on my exposed skin. "How did I end up here?" I demanded, trying to keep my fear out of my voice.

Leo's expression turned grim. "Watch your tone, young lady. You don't speak to me in that manner. You are mine now. Bought and paid for." His raspy voice sent shivers down my spine.

"Bought and paid for?" I repeated horror creeping into my voice.

"Yes," he said, his voice cold and detached. "For my revenge... and my pleasure." His gaze ran over my body, making me recoil.

"I will never let you sleep with me," I screamed, hitting him all over his chest. "That will be over my dead body."

Leo grabbed my hand and tossed me to the floor. My hands scraped against the harsh floor, and I winced in pain.

"I won't need to force you," he sneered. "You will come to me. Else, I don't know what I might do to you." His eyes looked so cold that I shivered under his gaze.

"Come down in 10 minutes," he ordered. "I have someone important for you to meet. Not a second more." He walked away, dismissing me.

"And another thing," he added, his voice dripping with venom. "Don't ever raise your hands or your voice at me."

With that, he exited, leaving me unsettled and afraid of the unknown.

The lady from earlier entered, carrying my clothes. "Get dressed," she said, her expression neutral.

I took the clothes, my mind racing with questions. "Who am I meeting?"

The lady's expression remained impassive. "The young mistress. You won't like to get on her bad side."

I quickly got dressed, my heart racing with anticipation. The lady gestured for me to follow her. We walked through opulent corridors. My mind was a whirlwind of questions, but I knew I had to be brave.

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee greeted me as we arrived at the breakfast table.

His thick brows added to his chiseled features, and his tattoos bulged out of the gray-tailored suit he wore.

He stood as I entered, his eyes scanning me. "Good morning," he said, his tone smooth and pleasant, a stark contrast to the tone he used on me earlier.

A woman, elegant and poised, sat at the table. Her gaze locked onto me, sizing me up. "Emma, meet Angelina, my sister," Leo said, his hands on my lower back, sending shivers down my spine as he guided me to the table.

"Welcome, Emma," Angelina smiled warmly and hugged me. I forced a smile, feeling uneasy.

As I took my seat, a little girl with curly blonde hair and piercing brown eyes skipped into the room, her gaze fixed on me. "Mommy, who's that?" she asked, pointing at me.

Angelina's smile faltered for a moment before she replied, "This is Emma, sweetie. Say hello."

The little girl's eyes narrowed at Leo. "Is she your new toy?"

My cheeks flushed, and I looked away unable to meet their gazes.

Angelina's eyes sparkled with amusement as she struggled to hold her laughter.

"Sophia, apologize," Leo said.

The little girl pouted. "Sorry," her gaze unapologetic.

Leo's eyes crinkled at the corners. "Sophia, darling, Emma's going to be staying with us for a while. She's my fiancée... and your mother."

The room fell silent, and I felt like I'd been slapped.

"No, I don't like her!" Sophia screamed, jumping down from her seat.

I stood frozen, my heart racing at Leo's words.

"Fiancée? Mother?" I echoed shock and outrage mixing in my voice. "I'd rather die than marry you,"

Leo's eyes flashed with fury. "Sophia, darling, can you go upstairs? We'll talk about this later, okay?"

Sophia's face lit up, she nodded and she ran up the stairs.

As soon as Sophia was out of view, Leo grabbed my arm, his grip tightening as he dragged me out of the dining room through the corridors.

"Let go of me, you monster!" I screamed.

He pulled me into his home office, slamming the door shut. "You are testing my patience, Emma. You think you can defy me?" he said, his voice cold.

"You will never own me, Leo." I glared up at him, my eyes blazing with anger and hatred. "I'll never forgive you for what you've to me and my family, and I'll make sure you pay for what you have done." I hissed.

Leo's face twisted in anger. In one swift movement, he flipped me onto my stomach, slamming me against the desk.

My breath caught as he pinned my arm behind my back.

"Leonardo, stop!" I cried out as I heard him unbuckle his belt. Fear gripped me.

Was he going to rape me?

His grip tightened as he raised my skirt. "Please," I pleaded.

Leo said, "You will learn obedience. Bad girls are punished."

Tears streamed down my face as he tore off my panties. His belt met my flesh again and again until I lost count. I bit back the urge to cry as the pain surged through my body.

The ringing of the phone made him loosen his grip on me. He tossed me roughly to the ground, and I hit my head on the iron safe, the room swirled and I blacked out.