Flashback 12—"Ahhhhh!!" Lexi screamed, clutching the dress in her hands. "No! No!! No!!!" This can't happen, Sasha! Raven!" She yelled their names, and the door to the inner dressing room soon flung open with Raven and Sasha running in, both panting. They tried opening the door, but it was locked."What's wrong, Lexi?" Sasha asked, concern etched in her voice. Silence. "Lexi!" Raven's worried voice called, but still, there was no reply. "Mmm... God." Lexi's muffled voice sounded from behind the door. "Lexi! We can only help you if you tell us what's wrong," Sasha said. "I... I tore the clothes." Lexi replied, and Sasha and Raven exchanged nervous glances. "What do you mean by you tore the clothes? Open the door," Sasha said, and Lexi unbolted the door. They rushed in and were met with the sight of her gown torn and destroyed beyond repair. "Fuck! How did this happen?" Raven asked, and Lexi hiccuped with unshed tears glistening in her eyes. "I... I don't know. I tried wearing it w
Flashback 13—Lexi walked on the stage with confidence, her heels clicking on the floor. When she reached the front of the stage, she kept her hands on her waist and smiled. Goosebumps rose on her skin as she felt someone's hard gaze on her; she roamed her eyes through the crowd, and that's when she saw him. His gaze was unrefined, a proud smirk sitting on his face; she couldn't decipher if his smile meant he was proud of her or he had other shady things running in his head. Anyways, she was thankful for the fact that he came to her rescue when she was in need of it, despite all she had done. She maintained her walking steps without mistakes; she moved to the left in front of the judges, raised her hair net a bit to reveal her face, and one of the judges clapped. She turned around and cat-walked out of the stage—her steps iconic.Behind the curtains were Sasha, Raven, and Rania, who were waiting for her. "You were amazing, Lexi. I knew you would kill it!" Raven said with a proud grin,
Flashback 14—The screams continued and Lexi could not believe she had lots of fans in the crowd. The MC launched the confetti in the air, and the screams got louder. Sophia's eyes were still glued to the screen and tears glistened in her eyes when she saw her spot; she was number nine. She looked at Lexi and the profound hatred she had for her increased. First, she had kissed him, then she won the show that she tried so hard to win—she even tore her dress just so she would not be able to participate, but what happened? Everything backfired against her. No, she has to do something, no matter what, she couldn't let Lexi take everything from her, not now, not ever, she thought. She left the stage, as gifts would only be given to the participants who won first, second, and third places; the fourth position down to the tenth would be given little gifts as well, but who are they kidding? That's bullshit, and she won't take a gift that is small compared to what the others are getting.Th
Flashback 15—His lips came crashing down on hers with a fierce intensity that left her breathless. He pinned her against the wall, one arm braced against the wall, the other cradling her head as he deepened the kiss.Sophia just stood there, shaking so hard that it felt her bones would rattle out of her skin. She couldn't take it anymore, so she turned around, running away from them.She wished she could unsee everything, but no – she couldn't; the image of their kiss was living rent-free in her head, in her mind, and even in her bloodstream.Fûck! She shouldn't have followed Lexi when she saw her going upstairs. Now she was the one getting burned, beyond measure.~As Antonio deepened the kiss, Lexi gasped. He took the opportunity and slid his tongue into her mouth, down her throat.The kiss was feral; he kissed her madly, like his life depended on it.Lexi could hear her own heartbeats in her ears, and before she knew it, she was kissing him back with the same mad intensity. Her ha
Flashback 16—"I own you.""I own you.""I own you."Those were the words that rang repeatedly in her head as she looked at him. He said that, the words slipping off his tongue with casual cruelty. It affected her—controlled her in a way she couldn't understand, to the extent that she found herself nodding to the question he asked: "Do you understand, Bella...Mia?"Why does it feel like his gaze was boring into her soul? Ohh! He said so; he said she belonged to him, body and soul, heart and mind. So he was controlling her; he said he owned every piece of her, and she just accepted—watched as he claimed her and did nothing.Now she knows she is doomed. He is her doom, and he is only getting started."Bella...Mia," he called, concern etched in his voice, but she couldn't say anything. She parted her lips, and the breath which she didn't know she held escaped. Her breath came out ragged as her mind reeled with the revelation."I need to leave," Lexi finally said, getting up from his lap,
Flashback 17—Emily stepped back, glaring at Lexi, her fingers tightening around the hem of her dress."What did I expect from a spoiled brat like you? You don't appreciate anything I have done for you. Yes! We are two years apart—you are eighteen and I'm twenty—but that still gives me the right to tell you what's best!" she shouted, and Lexi fired back."No! You don't get to control me—not now, not ever. You say you want to help, but you are the biggest hypocrite I have ever seen. Why don't you tell us what really goes on at the club? Are you just a waitress? For you to be paid that large amount of money every month? You hardly reply to your messages or pick your calls. Even Mom is fed up with you, and yet you wanna advise me. Fine, maybe I'm a brat—but you? You're a damn liar, Emily!" Lexi shouted angrily, and Emily landed a hot, stinging slap on her face."I work day and night, picking up everyone's shift, giving Mom the money just so she could pay for your damn education. Yes, I d
Flashback 18–Onore Highschool~"Sasha, should we visit Lexi after school?" Raven asked. They had just finished their last class and were currently walking out of the school's gate."Yeah, I was thinking about it. I texted her and she hasn't replied yet. I just hope she's safe," Sasha said, worriedly."Ehmm... could you give me a minute? I need to see someone," Raven said, looking at her phone and didn't even wait for her sister's reply before she ran off."Ugh! What's wrong with her these days? Now I have to stand here and wait," Sasha said.~Raven walked into the school's library. A tall silhouette stood holding a book in his hand. His muscles bulged through his school shirt and he was quite over six feet.Raven smiled at him even though he didn't see her and called:"My monkey man!" she almost screamed, and he turned around with a surprised look on his face. She ran towards him—at first it was a sprint, then it turned to a mad dash. Then she leapt into his arms and he caught her m
Flashback 19—"Antonio...""I said keep quiet," he muttered, and she frowned. He moved closer, and she stepped back instinctively. Her back hit the wall, and she gasped. He wrapped his large hands around her waist, his hot breath fanning her face. He moved his face over her face, his lips dangerously brushing hers."Bella... Mia, do you have any idea how much I have missed you?" he asked, and she held her breath."Antonio..." she moaned his name, and he pressed his fingers on her lips."Shhhh... I said keep quiet," he said."Did you think I wouldn't find you here? You thought you could run away from me?" he asked, and she opened her eyes that had been closed."It's not like that, my phone was taken away from me. I... I had no intention of running away... and... and I might have to withdraw from Onore too," she stuttered, and he smirked."Withdraw from Onore?" he asked."A student cannot be withdrawn from the school like that, especially since it involves the mafia," he said."I don't
"Mi hai stregato, Bella Mia."("You’ve bewitched me, my beautiful one.").................................Flashback 28—"Huh?""Never mind," Antonio said, lifting his body off hers. He opened the car door for her, and she entered. He made sure she settled in properly before going round to the driver's side.He slid into the driver’s seat and glanced over, sighing when he saw her still fiddling with her bag instead of wearing her seatbelt."Sit well," he said as he did her seatbelt for her before doing his. A soft smile tugged at her lips at the unexpectedly tender gesture. He turned on the ignition, and they left her street."So... where are we going?" Lexi asked."Somewhere," he answered."Just that, really?" She scoffed."You would know when we get there," he said, and she looked at him. This was something she kept on doing in his car before he dropped her at her aunt's house earlier, and now she was doing it again. He unbuttoned three buttons on his shirt, and she gulped, seeing h
"You either stop doing that, or I'll park this damn car right here in the middle of the road and spank your ass till it's all red. And after I spank you, I'd fûck you," he warned, and she smiled mischievously.---Flashback 27—"And what if I want that... or... even more?" she said, blinking her long lashes at him."Are you sure? 'Cause the last time I checked, you were feeling sore down there. So what changed? You horny already? That pretty little pussy aching for me again?"—she covered his mouth, and he swallowed the rest of the things he wanted to say."Just drive, please, or we could talk about something else," she said, clenching her thighs."You started it," he said."Ohh! I forgot my phone and my school bag in school," she exclaimed with a frown."It's on the back seat," he replied, and she looked back. She removed her seat belt, turned around, and kneeled on the car seat, kept her hands on the center console, and stretched her hands to get it. She couldn't reach it, so she ke
"Mine!" he growled, and this time it wasn't a warning. It was a vow....................................Flashback 26—Two months ago, if anyone had told her she was going to get admitted in Onore High School, make friends who were there for her, and get a boyfriend, then she would have said, "It wasn't possible," but here she was, sitting on the sofa in the living room in her boyfriend's house.Boyfriend?The word sounds foreign in her mind as she thought about it. She has never had a boyfriend before—not that she didn't want to, but because she always turned down the guys that asked her out in her previous school.But him? For him, she didn't reject him. She was charmed by him from the start, even after all the things he did, which makes her feel like a psycho. A psycho in love, obviously.Her thoughts drifted to when he drove them out of the school.She had asked him, "Where are we going?"At first, he didn't answer, but after a few seconds, his reply came short."Madonie Mountains
Flashback 25—"Can I?" he whispered, finally looking up to meet her gaze, and her breath hitched when she saw his eyes—they were pitch dark, void of emotions as he asked, and her heart raced.…Minutes passed and Lexi didn't give him an answer. They were still looking into each other’s eyes. He waited for her to say yes.His eager eyes said it all. When he thought she wouldn't say anything, she finally said:"Do it," and he didn't waste any time before sinking his canines into her flesh, sharp and deep. She winced, her eyes fluttered shut as her fingers clenched the sheets tightly.He felt the metallic taste of her blood in his mouth as he bit her. He removed his teeth, then licked the spot he bit. She removed her hands from the sheets and opened her eyes to meet his gaze."How does this make you own me?" Lexi asked."I marked my territory, right here," he said, kissing the mark. "You are mine, Bella Mia. With or without me marking you, you just don't know that yet."She opened her mo
Flashback 24—"Please... come get me, Antonio..."...................................It was as if her plea was heard, ’cause the next moment, the door to the office was kicked open—violently.Antonio stepped in and froze. Firstly, he wasn't someone that lets his emotions take over him, but....His gaze trailed from the ground to see Lexi's leg raised, her thighs exposed, and the filthy hand grabbing her thighs. Then her tears.He fuçkin touched her!He made her cry!His eyes reddened, he gritted his jaws, and the veins on his head popped out.Pure rage. Killing intent. Anger. Blood.Tension crackled like a live wire. Time slowed down, and Mr. John staggered. He had already let go of Lexi when Antonio entered—out of shock.What he doesn't understand is how he was able to open the door with just one kick.Who is he?That was the unspoken question. He only took his mind off the immediate situation for just a second, and like a devil sent from the thick of hell, Antonio stood before him.
⚠️ This chapter contains scenes of attempted sexual assault and may be distressing for some readers. Please proceed with caution.Flashback 23—Mr. John's smile faltered a bit, but he regained his composure after clearing his throat."I can see that you have no manners, and I won't waste my time on you. We'll skip the introduction. I don't think I'm interested in knowing my students anymore.""From this display, I have come to realize that every one of you here might just be like her or worse, but I won't let you go scot-free, Lexi, or whatever your name is.""I'm going to give the class an assignment after this lecture, and I want it submitted in the next one hour by you," he pointed at Lexi, and she frowned."I'm not doing it," Lexi said."Then you would have to explain yourselves to the school authorities. A student insulting their teacher. How will that sound?" he smirked, then turned to face the board while Lexi looked defeated.Not like she couldn't just defend herself like she
Flashback 22—"Fear smells good on you, Sophia," he whispered, eyes gleaming darkly."Like perfume for the damned."…When he felt he had tortured her enough, he stood up and called the maids to come tend to her wounds."Are you really going to let her go?" Jericho asked Antonio as they walked out of the torture room."I had no plans of killing her. Besides, even though I killed her, her death would have been boring," Antonio shrugged.They entered the same car, and Emmett drove them out of the mob house into the streets of Sicily.---★Boxing Ring Fight:"Emmett! Emmett!! Emmett!!!" The crowd chanted Emmett's name as he punched his opponent in the face, delivering a final blow that threw the opponent on the ground.He was shirtless and sweating as he came out of the ring. He flexed his muscles, and the girls surrounded him like bees."My sugar bear, can I have your number?""You look so hot. Geez!""I and my friends would love a foursome."The girls kept on coming at him, and the gu
Flashback 21—"Call my name again and I will rip off your tongue from your mouth and feed it to my dogs."...............The silence that followed was almost unbearable. One could hear a pin drop.Antonio bent down to her level to speak, then stood tall and moved to the table filled with torture equipment.He picked up one of the tools and an iron device fell to the ground with a loud clang.Sophia jerked violently."I did not... do... anything... Let me go," she stuttered.Antonio smirked coldly."Is that an order?" he asked."No""You did not do anything?" Antonio repeated and she shook her head quickly."No, I did not," Sophia rushed out.Her breath hitched as she heard his heavy footsteps draw closer.He dragged a chair across the cold floor. The screeching sound made her flinch.He came to sit directly in front of her."You really do not know why you are here, do you?" he asked, his voice dangerously low."N-no, I do not," she stammered."Alright. Since you do not know why you a
Flashback 20—"Mmmm... don't stop!" Lexi moaned as Antonio trailed wet kisses on her neck. He pressed a kiss at the back of her ear and she moaned again before he bit her ear with his teeth."Ouch! Antonio!" she moaned, and his hands trailed to her nighty, his fingers tugging it down."You like that, baby girl?" he whispered, running his tongue on her cleavage. His sinful eyes caught her nipples hardening under her silk shirt. He cupped her breast in his palms and squeezed it. Pain zapped through her chest and she moaned."Your boobs fit perfectly in my hands, don't they?" he said, and Lexi moaned as he popped her nipples under his firm thumbs, and her core clenched with instantaneous wetness.He could smell her arousal and could feel his dick hardening in his pants. He knew she craved more, but he wasn't going to let her have it yet—not yet.He kissed her lips again and, before she could kiss him back, he broke the kiss, making her whimper. He pressed a light kiss on her forehead tea