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Rowan Valentino

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I shared a look with my brother, Damon, before I picked up the call.

"Hello?" I called out tentatively.

"Ah. If it isn't the famous Valentino brother."

"Who are you?" I demanded, even if I was certain I knew who was behind the phone.

"I have your precious girlfriend."

"Rafael," I growled out, my face forming a scowl even if he couldn't see me. I had seen him only once; the day I took Cassie and Jules to see their new house but I hated him with every bone in my body.

What exactly was his deal? Was it that hard to let go of his ex? Was it that hard to accept that Cassandra didn't love him anymore? Why the fuck was he stalking her?

"How did you know it was me?" He asked, amused.

"I am not playing around. Where is she? Is she okay?"

"Of course, she is."

"She was unconscious when you took her." I reminded him. The sight of her in his arms had broken my heart because who knew what he did to her? Was she still unconscious? Was he capable of killing her?

Rafael chuckled an