Mag-log inAlessia screamed, her small fists hitting his broad, blood-covered chest as she struggled beneath him with whatever strength she had left. “No! Cassian, please! Don’t! Let me go!”Cassian dropped the combat knife onto the edge of the mattress with a dull clatter. His free hand came up and closed around her jaw, holding her face still.“What? You’re afraid of me now, hm?” he murmured, his deep voice close to her ear.“Please… get off me!” Alessia sobbed. Hot tears ran down her face, mixing with the cold sweat on her skin as her heart pounded painfully against her chest.A faint smirk touched Cassian’s lips. His silver eyes held a strange darkness as he lifted one bloodied finger and dragged it slowly across her pale cheek, leaving a red streak behind.“Do you know why I killed them?” he asked. “They tried to kill what’s mine. I only gave them quick deaths. You think that’s wrong?”Alessia stared at him through her tears. “I… I don’t— mhfff.”Before she could finish, Cassian slammed his
Alessia remained frozen on the floor for several long minutes. She didn't want to be anywhere near him. She didn't even want to breathe the same air as a man who could slaughter people with such terrifying ease. But Luca had locked her inside, leaving her with nowhere to go. She pushed herself off the rug and rushed toward the door. Her fingers wrapped around the brass handle, twisting it again and again before she started pulling on it with all her strength. Nothing.The heavy reinforced door didn't move. Luca had locked it from the outside with the biometric scanner before rushing back into the courtyard.“Please! Let me out!” she cried, slamming her fist against the metal.Pain shot through her already bruised knuckles, and she immediately regretted hitting it. But she barely noticed. All she could think about was getting out. She wanted to run as far away from this place as possible, even if she had to disappear into the night.“Please! Ple—”She stopped as slow, heavy footsteps
Luca grabbed her wrist tightly and pulled her toward the grand entrance, but Alessia kept turning her head, her eyes fixed on Cassian through the chaos. He had seen the sniper aiming directly at her head, and instead of moving out of the way or pushing her aside, he had taken the bullet himself. Now, blood was running heavily from his shoulder, soaking through his shirt and destroying the calm appearance he always carried.“He’s bleeding!” she yelled at Luca as he dragged her toward the sweeping circular stairs, fighting against his grip with everything she had. “He was shot! We have to help him!”“He’s fine!” Luca shouted back over the gunfire exploding across the courtyard.“But he’s hurt—!”“Just shut the fuck up, Alessia! I still have to go back out there!” Luca snapped.Whatever concern he had shown her earlier was gone. The tension of the fight had taken over completely, and the dangerous man she knew was back. His eyes were sharp and restless as he pulled her down a carpeted
“W-what?” Alessia gasped, her amber eyes widening as she stared at Cassian in disbelief. “What do you mean? You said you’d take me back to the estate after I had eaten!”Cassian stared back at her without saying a word. His face remained unreadable as the passing streetlights moved across his features. “I changed my mind.”“You—” She swallowed, her stomach twisting. “Please, Cassian. Just take me back. If Madre notices I’m missing from the estate, she will punish me again.”Cassian didn't answer. He simply returned his attention to the tablet in his hands as though her words didn't matter. Alessia tried to argue again, but the words died in her throat. What could she possibly say to a man who had already made up his mind?She watched helplessly as they drove farther away from the medical clinic and the De Rossi estate, the dark highways stretching endlessly ahead of them.A huge wrought-iron gate eventually appeared through the window. Alessia leaned closer to the glass, trying to see
“Sit.” Cassian ordered calmly, his eyes still fixed on her knees even though her gown covered it. Alessia swallowed as Luca pulled out the chair opposite Cassian for her and she sat down, fixing her gaze on the table. Each time she looked up, she met his silver stare, and she looked down immediately. Suddenly, an impeccably dressed man rushed toward them flanked by two armed guards. He was breathing hard, as if he had rushed over the moment he heard Cassian was here.“Boss,” the man bowed respectfully. “I’m so sorry. I had no idea you would be coming today.”“That’s fine.” Cassian responded, but he didn’t even spare the man a glance, his eyes still remained entirely fixed on Alessia. “Is there anything specific you’d like? Tell me… and I’ll make sure it’s made to perfection.” The man said.“Tell him.” Cassian said directly to Alessia.“Mm?” She blinked.“Tell him what you want to eat.”Alessia looked from Cassian to the man who had a big smile on his face, then back to Cassian. Her
Alessia swallowed hard and leaned back, her eyes widened as her brain struggled to process what he meant. “N-no… I just wanted you to take me back to the estate. T-that’s all.”“Tsk tsk,” Cassian clicked his tongue, but made no attempt to move. Instead, he leaned in closer and closer until Alessia thought he actually wanted to kiss her and she snapped her eyes shut tightly, pressing her lips together into a tight line. She waited and nothing happened. All she could feel was his breath fanning against her lips. Then, she heard him chuckle as he pulled away and straightened up. Alessia opened her eyes slowly and looked at him before straightening and moving away from the sofa. She was about to talk, ask him to take her back to the estate when her stomach growled aggressively. Cassian’s gaze darkened instantly, his gaze dropping from her face and down to her stomach. “Your mamma starved you all day, didn’t she?”“I’m fine… it’s nothing.” Alessia murmured. “You‘ll eat first… then we g



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