LOGIN"The night my world burned, he didn’t save me. He claimed me." She was meant to be his captive… not his queen. One night of fire stole everything from Rebecca Summers, her father, her home, her freedom. Now she belongs to Diego González, the ruthless Mafia King who claims her as his. Trapped between his dangerous obsession and his brother’s deceptive sweetness, Rebecca must choose: surrender to the devil who burns for her… or risk being destroyed by love itself.
View More“The night my world burned, he didn’t save me. He claimed me.”
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She tried so hard not to make any sound. But with the building on fire, and a gun pressed to your father's head while you hid in the wardrobe, there didn't seem like much one could do.
It had happened so fast. Rebecca was still having this little fight with her father, Raymond, when the intruders entered.
"Hide, mi corazon, and do not make any sound!" He had said repeatedly while he shoved her in the wardrobe.
The conversation had led to these intruders heading out so Rebecca couldn't hear much of what was happening. But after a while, a cruel voice thundered.
"You have brought this on yourself, Raymond. Now you perish along with your entire household."
And then, a gun was fired.
Rebecca jumped up with a start. She was breathing so heavily, trickles of sweat around her face.
"I thought you'd never wake up."
That voice...
She sat up straight, ready to launch her attack. There was a pocket knife her father had left with her to defend herself, only, as Rebecca searched herself to bring it out, she realized she'd been completely naked!
Her cheeks colored as she wrapped the blanket around her more tight. "You!" She spat out with demise. "Who are--"
Did she need to ask? This man, sitting straight and sound on the chair facing her was the same monster who had shot her father.
"...so, it wasn't a dream?" She found herself asking.
He had dark hair with a cold expression on his face. A cigarette was sitted in his mouth but he hadn't lit it. There was an air of horror as he watched her, like he was from hell. Was she dead? That would explain him being the devil.
He was all suited up, Rebecca paused, watching him with a shocking glance. He was handsome, which made it all strange to her. Why would she even care about that right now?
"You killed him, you killed my father!" The bedsheet let lose, exposing one side of Rebecca's breast. She quickly remembered she was naked and hugged the blanked again. Cold air tingled on her exposed skin for a while before the blanket reached to cover.
"I was told you'd be up a long while ago, anyway," he sighed and cleared his throat. As much as he didn't make any attempt to shout, his bold voice did thundered. Just like she remembered it earlier..."You are sound and alive. Put those on and meet me outside."
He got up to his feet. Rebecca found this man tall, this...murderer!
"Why did you kill him? Who the hell are you!" She was shivering now. It wasn't easy standing up to this monster. He did not even flinch, yet he had just killed a man right in her presence.
"The question is why are you not dead yet, don't you think?" The man asked.
As much as her heart was beating heavily, Rebecca managed get up to her feet, hugging the blanket so firm to herself. Her lips open to speak, then the agonizing pain pierced to her side that she feared she would collasp. Hot tears filled her eyes when she reached to her side and found blood.
"W-what..." The courage she thought she had had faded away...all of it.
"I was assured the surgery went fine. We need to see to it your bandage is changed. Put on the clothes and meet me outside now."
It took everything in her not to run and slapped this man as he spoke so cold to her. But then, she wondered. "Why? Surgery? Why did you...what happened?" How could she have under gone a surgery and she was still left naked! What if her wound got infected or...or...maybe she was really dead.
It hurt as she tried to think back to what had happened. She was shot? Last she remembered was her hiding in the wardrobe while her father's cry for mercy filled the air.
"Do as I say, now. Otherwise, when I come back in here, you'll be dragged outside to the living room all naked. And this penthouse is quite...huge."
Penthouse?
It was when the door shut that Rebecca did realize this apartment was indeed huge. Was that even the right word? It was beautiful with all the colors blending in right, and in the center, the giant bed she'd just woken up on.
She walked, or limped, towards the giant mirror in the corner of the room. Nothing had changed about her. Big brown eyes stared back at her, wondering what kind of hell she had woken up to. Her thick auburn hair was even still braided like it had been that morning.
She was going to accompany her father to a banquet. Traces of mascara was still visible in her eyes, and her rosebud lips was kissed with stains of black lipstick, Rebecca's signature lipstick.
"What the hell is happening!" Just the thought of it was exhausting enough for her head. Her sides burned like someone was poking her with a sharp stick. Every movement hurt.
She found the green dress on the bed he'd left for her and helped herself into it. She found it annoying as her breast jiggled in the dress, she was completely naked, even down there. What the hell is going on right now?
"What does he wants with me..." It was painful just thinking about everything! Was her father really dead? No, maybe...maybe he was waiting for her. This idiot could have been a bodyguard.
"Yes!" She smiled, though it came out as a wince as that sharp pain tugged at her sides again. She moved, making her way out.
The moment the door opened, Rebecca found herself standing in a long passage way with rooms lined up opposite to each other. There was a long fancy stairway just at the end. So she made her way there. Two hefty men with intimidating stares glanced at her, but they didn't do anything.
She limped until she was standing on the last stairs. A wide lovely living room appeared before her. It was neat and well organized. Maybe you couldn't even tell it belonged to a murderer.
"No, he's a bodyguard..." She thought to herself. Three tall men advanced forward to meet her.
Rebecca wanted to run, but where to? Besides, her sides still ached as hell. "Where's your leader? He asked me to..." She kept quiet and tried to rephrase her statement. Her eyes shone when she saw each of these men with guns right by their sides.
"Miss Summers, you're awake. That's good to hear." Said a voice from behind. The men stepped aside for a tall well built man to come forward. He held that soft smile like he always did, not hiding the care and compassion he held for her. Standing before her was none other than her family's doctor, Chase Brown.
As Rebecca saw him, a soft gasp escaped her lips. "Dr. Chase? What are you...what are you doing here!"
"The Gonzalez secrets and politics can drive the most sane person insane."--Rebecca waited patiently for a response as she watched the emotions unfold on Chase's face. At first, he looked surprised, then it melted into a calmness she didn't really understand. Then his lips curved into a smile and he held onto her hand tighter. "What kind of person would I be if I was angry? I know how you feel. You must feel so suffocated, especially with Diego around always trying to tell you what to do. "I can't promise you your freedom, but I will try talking to him to let you go and maybe find another way to pay your father's debt. He doesn't actually need you for anything, you're just a souvenir to him. Once he doesn't need."Her eyes widened in shock. "Did you just say you're going to talk to him to let me go?!" She couldn't hide the surprise on her face as she asked. He nodded his head with a gentle smile on his face. "I will. Of course, nothing is promised, but I won't stop until I get y
"The lies from his lips hurt more than the wounds on my skin."--Diego focused on his plate like it was the only thing left in the world. He didn't even get the taste of what he was eating, he just kept on chewing and swallowing without thinking too much about it. Chase let out a soft sigh and picked up his glass of water. After a sip, he dropped it back down and rose to his feet. "Well," he said as he rose from his seat. "Someone has got to cheer her up and I don't think you're in the best place to do that. Let me handle it." "I care less about her when we have something so important coming up tonight." Diego responded nonchalantly. His forehead creased as he dropped his fork and interlocked his fingers. "Tonight is our only chance. It'll be our only chance for a long time as well. We can't mess up.""I don't even know the plan for tonight. How will I not mess it up on my side?" Chase's brow arched. He was obviously displeased that he was being left out and he didn't hide it in h
"I'll get out of here tonight and there's no going back."--Rebecca went back into her bedroom, wishing she would be stopped by Diego. But she didn't even notice him spare her a second glance as she went into her room. She felt tears well up in her eyes as she fell into her bed. What exactly is going on in her life? It had been so long since she last asked herself that question. It seemed she had gotten so comfortable in the enemy's embrace. How dare she even allow herself to have sex with the man that killed her father? Twice!'What exactly is wrong with you, Rebecca?!' She heard her subconsciousness yell at her. Unfortunately, she couldn't provide an answer to that question. She had asked herself that question so many times that she started avoiding it because she didn't have an answer to it. Tears flowed freely down her face for the first time in a long while. "Dad..." She muttered as she curled up into a ball on the bed. "Why did you get yourself into all this mess?" She ask
“Is this what it feels like to be guilty?”–Diego and Vincenzo walked as far away from the dining room as they could and only stopped when they were sure they were out of earshot.“What's the update?” Diego asked with an arched brow.“I've prepared everything you need for tonight and I also added some extra guns and knives. Just in case,” Vincenzo responded.Diego nodded his head. “And Marco?” His brow arched yet again as he asked.“Getting better, sir, which only makes it very suspicious that your brother said there was no hope for him. Why do you think he didn't bother treating him at all?” Vincenzo questioned.“No idea, but we'll find out eventually, won't we? He ought to notice Marco was no longer in the room. He kept him soon enough. He'll ask me, and then I'll bring it up. Until then, let's focus on what's on hand now.“The girl, is she cooperating with you? Are you having any issues putting her on the right path?” He inquired.A soft sigh escaped Vincenzo's lips at the mention
“Nobody told me how hot scars and tattoos make a man.”_Rebecca cleared her throat and kept her head high. “How many times do I have to say it before you can understand that I am not your maid? You're holding me prisoner and I won't yield to your desires!” She spat out at his face. Diego suddenly
"I don't plan to survive, I plan to live..."_Rebecca felt so warm inside for the first time since she was brought to the Gonzalez penthouse. To know that there was someone within those walls that sincerely cared about her gave her courage. She rose to her feet and stared at the door for a silent
“This desire will be the death of me!”_Rebecca wondered if that was how her life was meant to end. Being killed for something she didn't even dream about doing. His hold around her neck tightened and she could feel the air seizing from her lungs. She couldn't even speak now if she wanted to. Sh
The man who murdered fathers, even his own. _Diego's eyes squinted confusedly, why was she suddenly acting so emotional? “Will you just hear me out?” He said, trying to explain himself. “Why does everything always have to revolve around you?!” She barked, taking him by surprise. “Can't you just






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