Allegra's POV
**One month later Searching for the doctor to treat Vincenzo wasn't an easy task. I had faked identities to get into packs to search for the doctor despite my parents' disagreement but now, I was old enough to make my decisions, no longer their quiet princess. Tugging on the tight pants clinging unto my wide hips, I couldn't help but hiss. Thankfully I had a medium sized breast, making it easier for me to walkin bigger shirts. "My lady, you're only seeking attention by pulling on them. There's nothing you can do to reduce the size of your hips!" Laura scolded me while I frowned. Laura was two years older than I was and was like the elder sister I never had. "And you're only seeking attention by calling me that in public. Call me Allegra or Alle!" I whispered as we walked on the streets. "Hmph! Fine!" "Laura, are you sure this is going to work?" I couldn't help but ask. Laura had found a salon to change the most unique thing about me which was the purple strand of hair in my brown wavy hair. This was a unique feature that came along with my powers. Everything I did to make it seem less obvious only made the space it took bigger. Cutting it off had done nothing but made it longer than the whole length of my hair, making it an eyesore. "We don't know until we try. I heard this was one unique shop!" She answered enthusiastically and I could tell she was excited. "I hope they get on with it fast as we have a fish to catch!" I mumbled to myself as I stared at Laura. Laura had never been one to show her emotions and only a few things could affect her emotionally. Sighing, I followed her into a salon which seemed odd among all other salons here. I had never been on this side of Italy which was quite fascinating. We walked into the salon, the doorbell alerting the hairdressers of our presence. "Come in! How may we help you?" A young girl with an apron strapped to her mother came forward with a stiff smile on her face. I couldn't blame her though because I could tell we reeked of grass and smoke. It wasn't my fault I wanted to enjoy wildlife. "Umm…-," I stumbled, not knowing what to say. "She wants to dye her hair permanently. Do you have a dye strong enough to dye the purple strand of her hair brown?" Laura asked, staring at the young girl intimidatingly. The young girl shivered visibly as she moved backwards and asked us to take our seats. We watched as she went into what seemed to be an inner room in the salon before waking out with a more relaxed expression. "Wh-" I was just about to ask her a question when a young man slowly walked behind her, his hands in his pants pocket. His entire appearance screamed nothing but terror. His red head did nothing but further heighten my resistance. The tattoos on his exposed arms screamed nothing but evil and I wanted nothing but to run far away from here. "Hm, I'd advise you to close that sweet looking mouth of yours before a fly gets in," turning to me, there was a small smile on his face. I gulped rather loudly, his appearance did no justice to his voice. His voice could lull an unsuspecting individual to sleep but not me. I had enough reason to be suspicious of him and so did Laura who looked like she was ready to brawl with him. "Sit!" His voice was suddenly calm and cold, sending shivers down my spine. I knew he was talking to none other than Laura. Seeing as she stiffened, I knew she was also affected but her loyalty to me made her adamant. A quirk of my eyebrow was enough to do the trick as she sat. Coming closer to me, the weird redhead twirled the strand of my purple hair around his fingers and I had no idea what he was doing. I was starting to lose patience when I noticed the changes in my purple strand of hair. It was changing to the exact color of my other hair. "Wh…how?!" I gasped in shock as I stared at him, eyes wide. "What a joke! You don't even recognize whom you're looking for sweetheart," he whispered in my ear and as I stared at the mirror, the glint in his eyes as he whispered in my ear sent shivers down my spine. This man was none other than "gifted hands"! The damned doctor that almost sent me to help judging from how many pursuers I now had. Thankfully none of the packs knew my original identity. "You! IL DOTTORE GIOVANNI!" I jumped to my feet as I stared at him wide eyed. The only doctor I had been searching for. The one with the gifted hands whom I believed would be able to restore Vincenzo's legs back to normal. This was my gift to him and a way I could feel less guilty about all that happened. "That's me sweetheart," he winked while I almost choked. Thankfully I wasn't the only one surprised and so was Laura. "H…ho…wh-," I had a hard time forming words. "Shh, the one man you're looking for would appear in ELITE DUNGEON in Texas today. How do you plan on getting close to him?" Giovanni asked, once again, shocking me. "Who are you?" I couldn't help but ask, my eyes wide as saucers. "I'm not supposed to answer that, am I?" "Elite dungeon? Shit!" I heard Laura whisper and I frowned. This didn't seem to be good. "What? Do you know about it?" I asked in confusion. "Well, ELITE DUNGEON is an underground club where people held in high esteem including your Mister come together to pick a woman for their pleasure. They are the type of people who either enjoy sex submissively, dominantly, either in bondage or being a masochist. The list goes on, so what's your take?" It took time for me to process all of the words he said. "Here, this would help," passing his phone to me,on it was a thorough explanation with the search. "Sorry to burst your bubbles but your prince charming Alpha loves sex that way," Giovanni spoke while a blush crept up my neck thinking about my first night which I don't remember. "How are you going to get into the dungeon?" Laura asked, my eyes glued on the phone as I scrolled. Soon, a small smile spread on my face. Adrenaline shot through my veins, very much aware of the dangerous step I was taking. "I know exactly how to get in there," I smiled mischievously at Laura who snatched the phone from my hands and I could see the look of horror on her face. "Hell no!" She yelled but I ignored her. If it meant getting auctioned as a slave was going to get me closer to my savior, then I was going to do it but what were the chances he'd pick me as his slave? This was a risk I was willing to take. "Now, coming on to you Doctor, what do you want?" I asked, staring at him dead in the eye as a smile grew on his face. He bent and whispered in my ear. The more he did, the more my fists shook in pure shock and anger. My mind registered in what he said and with determination, I spat out "DEAL!".Allegra's pov;What was I thinnking? For the treatment to change since the time I was sold? Who was I kidding? It's been only a few days since that incident and to think anything would have changed was the biggest mistake I made. Coming back into Vincenzo's mansion hadn't been in my thoughts when I remained in a cage days back, with the hope that I could possibly see something decent to eat. Who would have thought that now, I'd be back but under certain terms? Terms and conditions that were very much absurd to me but I counted it as paying Vincenzo for the help he had rendered and the sacrifice he made. Was risking the life of my baby worth it, you'd ask but it was a question I reallly didn't want to dwell much on at the moment. I huffed, picking up what seemed to be one of Layla's hundreds of clothes amongst the babaric collection she had. I had thought getting back into this mansion on the first day, tha things would continue to be the same since I was left to be by myself but
Vincenzo's Pov;"I believe the reason behind your slow recovery and the signs you've beeen showing to the medicines are as a esult of her absence. I say it's best we bring her back and dispose of her after your recovery."Giovanni's explanation wasn't making sense but neither was I ready to call him out about it. But then, was I really going to? I couldn't specifically get out the image of the helpless woman I sold for a thousand dollars- the look in her eyes that pleaded and callled out to me, asking for me to reconsider but being the person I was, blinded by rage at her refusal of me, I chose to turn a blind eye instead. Ever since then, guilt ate away at me, and every time I managed to close my eyes, it was her face that kept reappearing in front of me, as if to tell me of the offense I committed. "Fine. I'll tell my investigator to find out where she is."Was I doing this because she meant I had a cahnce in getting back my legs or was it just my feelings? Feelings that decided
Allegra's pov; Have I been anticipating Vincenzo's appearance in Alpha Alex's mansion? If you ask me, then my answer was a 'no' while hiding my face in my hands, trying not to show how sweaty my palms were. Yeah right! Perfect way to show I wasn't nervous! Not even one bit. Even the clouds seemed to be mocking me with how dark they got while I peered out the window. I just wanted everything to be over and done with! This was the main thing I kept telling myself while I basked in the insanity of having to wait. How was Giovanni going to get Vincenzo here in any way? It wasn't really making much sense to me now but I knew sooner, it was all going to come together. Sighing for what was supposed to be the twentieth time, I was quick to clean up, hiding my growing belly as best as I could. Once again, I was grateful to Alpha Alex for stocking these big maternity gowns in the wardrobe he gave to me. Had he gone out of his way to pick all of those by himself? Since my short
Allegra's pov; "Ooooh!" I stretched on the soft bed beneath me, pleased that I was able to sleep and wake without interruptions. How long had it been since I've had a proper rest? This took me back to the time I spent in Vincenzo's mansion, reminding me of how I had to be woken with water being poured over me, loud banging on the door, or having the blanket on my body being pulled away harshly. None of these had been pleasing so far and each time, it only got worse, where I was being tormented by such acts. The warmth of the sun on my face was a quick reminder of where I was. Immediately, I moved out of bed, holding my forehead slightly while trying to organise the things I should do today. I stared around me, at the unfamiliar room and realised I didn't have to do the usual. I didn't have to be scared of doing the things I used to do, where I always had the fear of not knowing what I might be asked to do or at the same time, what kind of misfortune was going to befal
Allegra's pov; Of all the things I expected Alpha Alex to say, this wasn't part of it. Hos request had thrown me off to the point that I staggered back, hastily grabbing onto the side of a couch to stop myself from falling. Even so, my grip was light and wasn't tight, while I helplessly slipped. I was glad to fall on another couch, my butt hitting it softly and leaving me to only grunt. At least, it was better than falling to the floor and causing harm to myself and even the child in my stomach. "No. Something else would do," immediately, I declined , already shaking my head and refusing. He watched me, with no sort of emotion in his eyes, only looking calmly as if he had other plans. "That is the only thing I'm requesting for as payback. Or is fifty thousand dollars not enough to get your service?" he asked again, this time, his gaze more penetrating than before. I stared back at him, not saying a word and choosing to go with the silence. After some time of
Allegra's pov; I expected all sorts of things to happen to me today but not the good ones. I didn't even dream of having a warm shower or warm clothes I'd be comfortable in, without feeling the need to hide my body or be scared anyone was going to find out. I could have sworn the clothes I found in the wardrobe had all been specifically bought for me if only this wasn't a huge mansion filled with different and numerous rooms, with picture frames of a female decorating the living room. Much to my displeasure, I had seen no one to ask about who the female was. How special was she for her framed picture to be hung on the walls of an Alpha who reeked of power? His violet orbs were just enough to put a child in a nightmares and yet, of all other things to decorate his huge house, he had only chosen to use the picture of a female. A fabulous way to tell everyone how special she was to him. But thinking about it, wasn't someone whose line of business or whatnot was just like