"I want to gift you something to have you; I don’t like taking for free," Vincenzo said with a slow, wicked smile as he stepped closer, a drink in hand. "So ask for something. Anything. A room full of gold? Millions of dollars? The most expensive car or a mansion by the sea? Just name it, and it’s yours."
“I don’t want anything. Just leave me in peace," Seraphina mumbled, pulling her knees to her chest.
"Peace?" he chuckled, his voice like dark silk. "You married the devil, sweetheart. There's no peace now. Only fire."
Vincenzo moved toward the mini-bar with a cold smirk and poured himself another drink. The sound of the liquid hitting the glass echoed ominously. He took a slow sip, and then turned toward her, his gaze like a storm.
He stalked back to her, towering. "I will take what I want… and I’ll gift you what you never dared to desire," he whispered against her lips before pressing a kiss there, slow and dominating.
She turned her face, trembling. But his mouth moved down her neck, his tongue teasing her skin, his lips marking her slowly.
She whimpered, confused by the reaction of her own body. Tears welled in her eyes. He grinned.
"Please… don’t touch me. I don’t want this," she whispered.
Tears filled her eyes. "I’ll do anything… just don’t touch me."
He raised an eyebrow. "Anything?"
She nodded slowly.
He walked over and handed her a full glass of vodka. "Drink it. Every drop."
"I don’t drink," she whispered.
"You do now. Or I’ll pour it down your throat myself, Good girl," he smirked. "Let’s keep going."
She whimpered in her seat. "Jarvis… I betrayed you."
Vincenzo froze at the name. His jaw clenched ad his voice dropped to a cold whisper. "Seraphina De Luca We need to talk."
He dragged a chair in front of her and sat, his eyes narrowing. "Who is Frank?"
She blinked slowly, confused and drunk. "Frank? I... I don’t know any Frank."
"Are you sure? You or your precious Jarvis… either of you could’ve been working with him."
Her face contorted. "That’s not true. I’ve never met him."
"Jarvis was smart enough to cover his tracks. Maybe not smart enough to keep his girl out of suspicion."
"Jarvis wouldn’t….."
"Wouldn’t what? Betray you?" Vincenzo scoffed.
"Jarvis loved me," she whispered. "But I ruined everything."
"No, you are mine now," Vincenzo hissed. "And I need to know the truth. If you're still lying……"
"I’m not!" she snapped, tears spilling. "I only loved Jarvis. That’s it. I don’t know any Frank. I don’t know what you want from me."
His stare was unrelenting. He was watching her crumble, calculating the cracks.
"Fine," he said at last. "But remember… lies cost lives."
She hiccupped softly and reached for another drink, downing it without protest.
Shaking, she drank it. The burn down her throat made her gag, but she finished it. He filled the glass again and again. Her resistance melted as the alcohol sank in.
She got up on unsteady legs, her nightdress clinging to her curves. The silk outlined every inch of her body....her breasts pressed against the fabric, her nipples erect and clearly visible. Her thighs peeked with every sway, the hem barely covering her ass.
Vincenzo leaned back in the armchair, shirtless, watching her like a predator watching prey.
She giggled drunkenly and stumbled toward him, throwing her arms over his shoulders. "You think you’re untouchable, huh?" she slurred, dropping the glass and climbing onto his lap. “What are you made of, stone?”
"Seraphina," he warned darkly.
But she straddled him, her warm thighs spreading over his hips, her fingers sliding inside his open shirt. "So hard. Always so hard," she whispered, kissing his neck, dragging her lips across his skin.
She leaned back slightly, letting her breasts press against his chest. He could feel her nipples through the silk.
He didn't say a word, he just clenched his jaw as she straddled his lap.
Her fingers slid over his chest, her nails trailing down his abs. She pressed her lips to his neck, sucking lightly. "Did you think I wouldn't notice how hard you get every time you look at me?"
Her hand moved down to his pants, finding his dick already hard beneath the fabric. She moaned and rubbed him through it.
"Fuck… you’re huge," she whispered, biting her lip. "What were you planning to do with this? Tear me open?"
He groaned, grabbing her wrist, but she wriggled free, stroking him slowly.
"Didn’t you want to fuck me tonight? Isn’t that why you forced me to marry you?"
Her hand moved inside his waistband, wrapping it around his bare dick.
"You could ruin me with this. Is that what you wanted, Vincenzo? To destroy me between your legs?"
His jaw clenched. He was losing it.
She leaned close, licking his earlobes. "Come on. You took everything from me; My freedom, my name… take my body too."
Her breasts brushed his chest with every breath. Her thumb rubbed over his tip.
"Seraphina," he warned, his voice low and dangerous.
She kissed along his jaw, breathing hot air against his skin. "You’ve wanted me since the beginning, haven’t you?"
She moved her hips, grinding slightly against his cock. Her nightdress shifted, exposing the tops of her breasts.
He hissed through clenched teeth. ‘Seraphina, you’ll surely hate me tomorrow if I touch you. I'd hope to get the truth out of your mouth, but who knows what I’ll be getting will be you throwing yourself at me. Fuck!’
"Didn’t you want to see me like this? "Wet, trembling, desperate to be touched?" she whispered.
Her hand squeezed his cock again, slow and deliberate. "You want to fuck me so badly. I can feel it."
"You’re drunk," he growled, though his cock twitched in her grip.
"That doesn't make me any less tempting," she smirked, sliding her tongue along his throat. "Does it?"
He shoved her back against the couch, pinning her wrists above her head. His mouth hovered above hers, breathing heavily.
"You're playing with fire."
She smiled lazily. "Maybe I want to get burned."
His lips crashed against hers. Their tongues tangled, and her moan vibrated against his mouth. His body ground against hers, his dick pulsing with need.
She pushed her hips forward, grinding against him. Her hand worked him slowly, her lips brushing his collarbone.
Then, as he almost gave in, she went still.
Her face twisted. She gagged. Then vomited across his bare chest.
He froze, jaw tight.
Without a word, he stood, stripped his shirt off, and walked to the bathroom.
When he returned, she was barely awake.
He picked her up gently and carried her to bed.
He stripped off her nightwear, leaving only the clinging slip beneath. Her breasts pushed high, her nipples hard, her body soft and helpless.
He cleaned her slowly with warm water, starting with her hands, her arms, her flushed face.
She moaned faintly. "Jarvis… I’m sorry."
His hands froze.
He stared at the red mark on her neck. Then he bent and kissed it softly. His mouth moved up, finding her lips, kissing them tenderly.
"You’re mine now, I hope you'll not remember what happened tonight," he whispered.
He stood over her, breathing hard.
"No man will touch you again. No name but mine will ever belong to you."
Then, with a final glance, he turned off the lights.
"I want to gift you something to have you; I don’t like taking for free," Vincenzo said with a slow, wicked smile as he stepped closer, a drink in hand. "So ask for something. Anything. A room full of gold? Millions of dollars? The most expensive car or a mansion by the sea? Just name it, and it’s yours."“I don’t want anything. Just leave me in peace," Seraphina mumbled, pulling her knees to her chest."Peace?" he chuckled, his voice like dark silk. "You married the devil, sweetheart. There's no peace now. Only fire."Vincenzo moved toward the mini-bar with a cold smirk and poured himself another drink. The sound of the liquid hitting the glass echoed ominously. He took a slow sip, and then turned toward her, his gaze like a storm.He stalked back to her, towering. "I will take what I want… and I’ll gift you what you never dared to desire," he whispered against her lips before pressing a kiss there, slow and dominating.She turned her face, trembling. But his mouth moved down her nec
"Get that Liam here," Vincenzo ordered coldly.His guards responded instantly. Within a minute, Liam was dragged in by force, struggling, confused, until he saw her.Seraphina stood in the center of the grand hall, draped in her wedding dress, her face void of life, her eyes swollen from hours of crying. Liam’s heart shattered.Vincenzo stepped forward, the sharp click of his shoes echoing on the marble floor. He gave a small, crooked smile, his dark eyes filled with amusement and cruelty. "Liam, look at me. Look closely. I married your sister. She’s mine now. Ha! Ha!! My wife."He tilted his head mockingly, his gaze sweeping over Seraphina. "Yes… such a good wife, isn’t she?"Liam froze. His throat tightened. Then, he collapsed to his knees, chest heaving, tears spilling. He clenched his fists. "I’m sorry, Seraphina. I’m… I’m so sorry. I failed you. I’m the bad brother. I ruined your life. I couldn’t protect you from him. I couldn’t stop this."Seraphina didn’t respond. She only lowe
The next morning brought an apparent calm, but inside Seraphina's mind a storm never ceased. She tried to organize her thoughts while walking through the hallways of the immense mansion, but Vincenzo's words echoed incessantly. Every gesture of his, every calculated glance, made her even more enraged and at the same time unsettled.'Jarvis, I'm so sorry... I tried to be strong, but he's breaking me piece by piece. I never imagined it would end like this. Not like this.'In the main hall, Mathew awaited her with a stern expression."Miss Seraphina," he began bluntly, "the boss wants to see you immediately."She arched an eyebrow, crossing her arms. "Isn't it too late for more meetings?"He insisted. "Call it an order."Seraphina huffed, but had no choice.Upon arriving at Vincenzo's private office, he was waiting for her, seated behind the desk, his eyes burning with a dangerous intensity."Sit," he ordered with a low and firm voice.She hesitated but obeyed."Your hatred is remarkable
She got dressed in a simple shirt she found in the closet, and went down to the rooftop garden. The place was surprisingly serene. Murmuring fountains, well-kept flowers, and birds flying free in a setting that seemed to belong to another world so opposite to the hell she was living in.She dragged the chair back slowly and sat, her eyes scanning the garden. She hated how peaceful it looked. Everything here was too controlled, too clean, like someone forced it to stay perfect while she crumbled inside. It made her sick.Emily appeared shortly after, bringing breakfast.“Did you sleep well?” she asked, placing the tray down.Seraphina raised an eyebrow. “Aside from being trapped in a golden castle with a lunatic murderer, I slept like an angel.”Emily let out a muffled laugh. “You talk too much. That could get you killed in here.”Seraphina turned to her. “Then maybe that’s the best thing that could happen to me. Maybe getting killed is better than breathing in this fake air and preten
The afternoon arrived heavy with clouds, as if the sky sensed what was coming.Seraphina stood silently in the center of her room, staring at the red dress placed carefully on her bed. The fabric shimmered in the dim light; soft, expensive and dangerous..... beside it was a folded note in bold handwriting: ‘He wants to see you tonight.’She hadn’t moved for a long time. She had refused, even threw the dress across the room earlier that morning. But hunger and silence had gnawed at her pride. No food, no escape, no response to her screams. Her stomach was empty, her body weak. And the guards outside that door were no joke.She showered, brushed her hair into a loose bun, and applied light makeup. No matter what trap tonight was, she would not meet it looking defeated. If she had to stare down the devil, she’d do it with her chin up.When the door finally opened, two guards were waiting. No eye contact. No words. Just a silent command.They led her into a private elevator that opened di
Seraphina stirred, her brows pinching before her eyes fluttered open. Bright sunlight spilled through thick beige curtains, casting golden bars across the unfamiliar ceiling. She blinked. Once! Twice!! Her body stiffened.The scent of wood polish and clean linen filled the room, too refined, too calculated. Her hand gripped the plush duvet. It wasn't the one she had slept in with Vincenzo.She sat up sharply.The mattress cradled her too well. The sheets felt like luxury cotton. Even the air…it had the crispness of filtered ventilation, a sterile chill that didn’t belong to her world.“Where am I?” she whispered to herself, her voice cracking.She bolted to the window and yanked the curtain aside. Her breath hitched. Below, the world looked miniature. Cars like ants, distant voices muffled by the altitude. A steel gate with armed guards, rifles slung across their shoulders stood like statues at the perimeter.She rattled the window handles, it was locked.She ran to the door. It was al