MadisonI fell asleep tucked into Victor's chest yesterday. I couldn't bring myself to push him away. Even if he was the reason I was upset, he was also the only cure for my sadness. It really sucks that I'm so in love with him..."What do you want for breakfast?" Victor asks me in a soft tone and turns around, smiling at me.He is looking as handsome as the devil wearing an apron while I'm sitting by the kitchen table with puffy eyes and mascara on my cheeks. I didn't shower yesterday."Anything is fine..." I mutter. "Or wait, just make sure what I'm eating is actually an animal and not some human you've butchered in your garage.""Ouch," Victor places his hand on his chest. "I felt that one in the heart, Maddie."I shoot him a glare. "I didn't think mafia bosses had feelings, much less murderers.""I'm still a person." He says, and the smile he gives me is more scary than friendly. I think it's because he has a calculating look on his face as if he is trying to figure out what I'm t
MadisonI choke back tears. Is this really happening? Victor Giovanni is asking me to marry him!?"Maddie?" Victor looks at me with expectation, and I know I can't sit here forever without answering him.Overwhelmed with emotions, my heart pounding in my chest, I take a moment to collect myself. The weight of the ring in my hands feels significant, symbolizing a new chapter in our lives together. I look into Victor's eyes, searching for the truth, for any sign that this leap of faith is worth taking. And as I meet his gaze, I see sincerity and vulnerability, a glimpse of the man I fell in love with."Yes, Victor," I say, my voice trembling with a mixture of fear and hope. "I will marry you."A genuine smile spreads across his face, and he rises to his feet, closing the distance between us. He slips the ring onto my finger, and it sparkles in the dimly lit room."Thank you, Maddie." Victor's voice is low and husky. "You won't regret this." The weight of my decision settles in, knowin
VictorHoly shit.I am going to be a father. The realization is just now sinking in after Madison left for the doctor's visit.But am I ready for fatherhood? Fuck, not that it matters now. Besides, it's a good thing Madison is pregnant because that means she really is stuck with me now.I chuckle to myself as the thought brings me joy.I need to start making arrangements to move her into my home so I can keep my eyes on her at all times. I am not worried about her betraying me or anything because I know she would never do that. Madison is a good girl who is going to carry my child in her womb.And now that Gustaf's out of the way, nothing will come between me and Madison now.I grin as I remember Gustaf. He cried like a little bitch when I pulled his fingernails out, one at a time. I didn't let him die quick and easy, oh no. I made sure he felt everything right up until the time he took his last breath.I wanted him to feel fear, just like how Maddie felt when he preyed on her.And al
Madison"Madison, are you okay?"I look at Frida but say nothing."Madison! Are you okay? Why are you looking at me like I have three heads?" Frida giggles nervously."Am I okay!? How can you ask me that? Of course, I am not okay! I have four humans growing inside me. FOUR!" I nearly scream.Frida chuckles at my outburst. "Aww, sweetheart. Do not freak out about this. Just breathe, okay? It's going to be okay."I continue to stare at Frida, my eyes filled with a mix of shock, fear, and disbelief. How can she be so calm about this? Four babies growing inside me—how can anything be okay about that? I try to take Frida's advice and take a deep breath, but it feels impossible."This is not funny, Frida. It's overwhelming, terrifying even. I don't know how to handle this."Frida's expression softens, and she gently touches my hand. "I'm sorry, Madison. I didn't mean to laugh. I understand that it's a lot to take in, but I'm here for you."I take a deep breath. "Thank you, Frida. I apprecia
Madison Two months later... "I don't understand what we are doing here!" I complain to Victor, who is walking far ahead of me in the woods. He is energetic, whereas I have blisters on my feet. Carrying four babies isn't an easy task, even if it's early in the pregnancy. "My dad has Norwegian blood in his veins," Victor says, and he might as well have spoken in French because I have no idea why he is telling me this. To make it even crazier, he turns around and beams at me. "He was a Viking, Maddie." "What does that have to do with any of this?!" I snap. "Victor, you randomly got us on a plane to Norway this morning, and now we are wandering in the middle of nowhere. Your ancestry isn't important right now. What is important is what we are doing here. I need to know, Victor!" "Don't you understand, Maddie?!" Victor erupts, eyeing me as if I'm the crazy one when I stare at him. And when he realizes I have no idea what he is on about, he sighs heavily and continues talking. His tone
MadisonPart of me hates being pregnant. Don't get me wrong. I love the four little rugrats in my belly, and I can't wait to meet their cute little faces. But there are some things that have come along with the pregnancy adventure that I could do without like the giant baby bump making it feel like I'm carrying around a beach ball and the sudden sweat production that makes me look like I just stepped out of a shower even if I only took two steps. Yeah, I could go without those things.I also feel like a total troll, and the female receptionist and the other staff members seem to think the same thing. They have been giving me the side-eye ever since, probably wondering what Victor is doing with someone like me. In the end, they must have decided we couldn't possibly be a couple. I don't see why else they keep pretending I'm not even there while they flirt shamelessly with my soon-to-be husband."Are you going to be staying for a long time in Norway?""After your visit here, do you pla
MadisonI make my way through the secret tunnel, and my mind races with thoughts of escape. I need to keep myself and my unborn children safe no matter what. I am not sure what Davi's true intentions are and how far he is willing to go to achieve his goals. The dimly lit passage feels suffocating, and I can hardly breathe."Where are you taking me?" I ask.Davi glances back at me with a sinister smile, his grip tightening on my arm. "You'll find out soon enough," he taunts, relishing in my fear. "Just be a good girl and keep walking."My heart races as I continue through the secret tunnel. I consider my options. Should I try to reason with Davi again? Or should I wait for the right moment to fight back?"Why are you doing this? What do you want with Victor?" I inquire, my voice trembling with a mix of fear and determination.Davi's grip tightens further, and he glares at me, his eyes burning with intensity. "Victor owes me," he hisses through clenched teeth. "He betrayed me, and now i
MadisonTwo days have passed since Davi kidnapped me, and Victor still hasn't found me. It makes me wonder if I'm even important enough to rescue. What if Victor sees this as an opportunity to eliminate me and the four babies in my tummy?A wave of emotion surges through me at the thought of Victor leaving me to die. No. I can't think like that. Victor wouldn't do that to me....or maybe he would?Tears stream down my face as I cling to the hope that Victor will save me from here. I desperately want him to get me away from here and hug me. I don't care that he is a mafia boss anymore, but my hope decreases with each passing hour.I tug the chains around my wrist again, but just like ten minutes earlier, they won't budge.Fuck.How do I get out of here?Davi moved me into a basement, so I'm no longer in that room with the ugly, peeling wallpaper. But I'm not sure if grey concrete is that much better. Also, I'm pretty sure the right corner has been used as a toilet for other prisoners l