Chapter 4

TRIGGER WARNING : RATED 18+ SCENES.

Adrianna's pov.

I had been broken, shattered. My mind was numb, disconnected from reality. Anthonio had his way with me, trampling with my dignity like it was nothing.

Inside, I screamed, but my voice was silenced. Tears fell, streamed down my face like rain.

“Please,” I begged but my voice was barely audible. 

Anthonio's laughter echoed, haunting me.

My hands had trembled. My own mouth had betrayed my attempts to resist. 

I feel dirty, violated, and shattered. 

My thoughts swirled :

“How did I even end up here?”

“Why did Uncle Luca sell me?”

“Will anyone ever find me?” 

No one will. 

Even if my soul would grow a mouth and cry out, only the silence will respond. 

****** 

The Maybach arrived at the Deangelo estate. 

Anthonio stepped out of the car first and extended his hand to me.

I turned aloof, refusing to take it. 

"Adrianna!" He thundered.

Turning towards him with hot tears in my eyes, I got out of the car on my own.

At the front door, we were greeted by an ivory skinned woman dressed in a pristine white shirt and dark trousers. Her chiseled features and piercing eyes exuded a commanding presence and I wondered who she was. 

Her full pink lips curled into a smile. "Welcome home, Don Anthonio.”

She turned to me, still smiling. "Ah You must be Adrianna. Welcome to the Deangelo estate." 

My skin crawled when Anthonio put his arm around me, pulling me to him. "That's enough, Valentina."

Valentina said with a smile. "I believe you all are famished and tired from the trip. How about a nice warm bath and a meal? This way."

I followed her without a word.

She led me to a bedroom upstairs. 

The bedroom was an opulent master suite. The polished hardwood floors reflected the light from the bulbs. 

I stepped in further in the room, looking at the ceiling

The furnishings were lavish and adorned the room. From the plush sofas, rich leather armchairs to the warm fireplace, the room screamed luxury. 

The expansive windows overlooked a manicured garden and a perfectly sculpted fountain that showcased exquisite craftsmanship. I found it too lavish for one person alone. 

I took off my shoes and walked to the bed.

With a heavy sigh, I laid on the bed and looked heavenward. The ceilings stared back at me

There was a quiet knock on the door. "Ma'am? Don Anthonio sent us here to help you."

The door creaked open and two women dressed in a black and white maid gown, entered. 

One of them had red hair pulled back in a chignon, her hair was hung low and her hands clasped her hands together in front of her while the other was a bit older. Her auburn hair was pulled back in a tight bun. Her eyes hung low and her hands were behind her.

"Ma'am, I am Sara and this is Judith. Don Anthonio sent us here to get you ready." The older maid said with a small smile.

I jolted off the bed. "Get me ready for what?" 

Sara still held the dry smile on her face. "Ma'am, I will have to hurry up your bath. The Don is ready."

I gave them both a puzzled look. "Ready? Ready for what?"

"Ummm…Let's get you cleaned up first." Judith exchanged looks with Sara and shook her head. 

*****

After I took my bath, they dolled me up in a flowing white dress. The makeup they applied to my face highlighted her hazel eyes and high cheek bones. I look like a human being now. 

Suddenly, the door clicked open.  

Valentina bowed her head. "Madamé Adrianna, what a pleasant surprise."

Then she held out her hand to me. "Shall we?" 

I looked at her empty hand, wondering where we were going.

"Go with her." Judith whispered to me.

I took Valentina’s hand and she led down the hallway. 

The hallway was a long, brown corridor. The lights were dimly lit, casting shadows around the high walls. 

I wondered where they were going and I suddenly felt claustrophobic. 

We approached a door and Valentina knocked on it.

She turned to me and clamped her hand down on her shoulders. "Listen to me, Adrianna. If Anthonio gets rough on you, don't hesitate to run."

My lips hung open in shock.

"I'm serious about this, Anna. Don't hesitate." She let go of me when the door swung open.  

Standing before us in a white bathrobe was Anthonio. His gray eyes had a cold glare at Valentina and the woman stepped back.

Anthonio held out his hand to Alme. "Come."

God no! Not again!

I shook my head. I went to hide behind Valentina, realizing what Judith and Sara had been warning me about. Of course, he wanted to sleep with me! 

"Adrianna, come here!" Anthonio thundered.

Valentina shuffled away from me and Anthonio grabbed my arm. 

I shook my head, sobbing but he dragged me into the bedroom and shut the door. 

My pulse raced as Anthonio's gaze lingered on mine. 

He snaked his arms around my waist, pulling me close. 

"You're playing with fire, Dear Adrianna. Did no one tell you the rules of the game?" Anthonio whispered, his voice husky and seductive. 

My heart skipped a beat when Anthonio’s hand brushed against mine, linking them.

Shivers traveled down my spine when he hoisted me off the floor and into his arms.

I panicked but I couldn't help looking into his gray eyes. There was a dangerous look in his eyes and weirdly, it attracted me. 

"Are you afraid?" Anthonio asked, watching me take a slow breath.

I shuddered and tried to protest when he set me down on the bed.

His laughter was low and mocking. “Of course you are.”

I crossed her arms over her chest protectively.

“What are you doing?” He curled an eyebrow, probably amused at my behavior.

I looked away. Anthonio grabbed my chin, forcing me to look at him.

“There is no point in hiding your body from me, Adrianna.” He reached his hands down to peel my hands off my chest.

“I bought you so,” he nuzzled his face in my neck, “you belong to me.” 

I panicked again when he began to trail soft kisses from my jawline down my neck.

“You're shivering,” he said. “I like that.”

I caught my lower lip in my mouth to suppress a moan. 

“Don't stop yourself from moaning for me, cub.” He sank his teeth into my neck and I cried out in pain.

A moan escaped my lips and Anthonio chuckled.

“That's it,” he ran his tongue along my neck, wiping the blood that had spilled over. “I've marked you, cub.”

Then he pulled away from me, slowly reaching for her gown.

Anthonio fisted my gown, ripping it apart and startling me. 

“Shall we?” He smiled when he saw my red lacy bra. 

God, please. No! 

I was quick to cross my arms over my chest.

“Don't hide it from me!” Anthonio grabbed my hands and pinned them above my head.

“No! Please!” I cried out.

“That's not what I want to hear.” he flipped me over so I laid on her front. 

“No, please. Don't.” I whimpered but he ignored me.  

With his teeth, he tugged at my bra. When it was finally off, he got behind me and held me up. His hands greedily cupped my bosoms, giving them a quick caress. 

I whimpered from the passion I was drowning in and the feelings that rioted at the pit of her stomach.

“You like that, don't you, you slut?” Anthonio kissed my neck as he stroked me.

I moaned softly and his hands moved quickly.

A knock on the door interrupted us.

It was Valentina and her voice trembled as she spoke. “Anthonio! I’m sorry for interrupting you but we need you now! It's about the shipment!”

“Aargh! Go away!” Anthonio growled in rage.

“I'm afraid I can't do that. We need you. Now.” Valentina said.

“Shit!” Anthonio cursed.   

To my surprise, he reached for my cheek and gave me a quick kiss. “You remind me of a mouse.

Well, I’ll be back, mouse.”

And with that, he was gone. 

I watched him stroll out of the room with shot up brows, wondering what kind of magic he had worked on my body to make me want him so much.