"Blood and Loyalty built this empire, and blood will be the price of betrayal"
- Giovanni Castalleno
Lisa Castellano POV
Whatever these things he wanted to discuss seemed important but I didn't relent easily. "Discuss what, Enzo?"
His nostrils flared slightly as he took in a deep breath. I could see it was bothering him. And I couldn't help it either. Sitting up I stared at him not giving him one inch to roast me over.
The food he brought back after a few hours was a burger even though I told him I wasn't hungry. Why the sudden urge to kidnap me? No I won't ask that. But Instead... "So the famous Romano heir wants me... A Castellano... now where have I heard that cliche before?"
"Romeo and Juliet."
Resting both his hands on his hip he lets out a sigh. "Eat that or starve. Your choice."
"Okay, I'll starve..."
I shrugged and crossed my arms across my chest. At the worst possible second my stomach growls. He looked ready to laugh but held himself back. After a while of just staring, I eat it.
"Why did your father agree to this... Lisa?"
"Strategic gain, why else?"
Silence falls upon the two of us for an hour or two. His right-hand man, Marco seems to get the signal and lets us brood in our own silence. Our own little bubble. Enzo's fists are shaking like he might punch something.
"Enzo?" I say. He still doesn't hear me even though I try to get through to him.
"And your mother? Does she know what's happening?"
That catches me off guard. Right, my mom. I twist my body and place a hand on his shoulder. Do I even say anything? My mom stood by my dad's every decision and I don't think she'd do anything against him.
I wonder what's happening at home. My mom must be twice as furious if not more. "...no... my mom... isn't someone that would ask me for my opinion."
Eyes downcast, I put both my hands in my lap. "My mom... cared... too much. She loved my father deeply and look at where that got her"
Except for silence, only the rain, lightly tapping on the windows outside was the only source of sound. His right-hand man stood nearby in case of danger.
His eyes find mine and he says, "Listen carefully Princepessa, because I'll only say this once."
I search his eyes trying to find some truth to what he's telling me. "This isn't just about strategy anymore. Your father might be using you as a pawn but... I have way bigger plans for you."
"Plans?"
His lips curled into a wicked smile. "I want you Lisa. Not to claim power or land—but because I find you intriguing." Those hands find my waist, pulling me in close making me gasp. I'm not supposed to fall for him. He's only saving me from this stupid marriage with that idiot Rocco.
"What's.. the plan?"
Gripping me possessively, his tone drops to a dangerous whisper. "My plan is simple you see: I want you, and I will have you. Your father's schemes? It means nothing to me."
His mouth is a mere inches from mine hovers over them. With words that drip in both lust and possession he adds, "You're mine now, and I'll do whatever it takes to keep you."
Why am I falling for him when I'm supposed to be angry at him? My heart rate skipped a beat at that statement. I push him off of me and straighten my dress. Right, I'm angry at him for kidnapping me.
I can't let his words sway me. Lisa Castellano won't let anyone control her. Crossing my arms I stand there tall and proud. But he bought me a burger.. no..
His dark chuckle isn't enough for me to fall flat at his feet either. Don't let anyone control you Lisa.
The bedroom he shows me is absolutely lavish. It got everything I'd need. Walking around I touch things. Even the bed is a soft silk. I sit down and then lay my head on it. So soft.
Enzo slams the door so hard I thought there was an earthquake. He didn't say anything either. Safe to say he's not mad... Lisa you're the enemy.
Rocco must be on the verge of tearing apart everything and I'm here covered in a silk blanket. I yawn and let my eyes close. For two seconds.
Rocco 'The Beast' Moretti
I'll break her and once I do the whole family's mine. Gripping the edge of the glass, I think back. She was mine. And that Lorenzo boy stole her right from under my nose.
That bastard Giovanni did nothing and she's... under his grasp. A sharp crack. The glass shatters against the wall, shards raining down onto the marble floor. My chest heaves, rage searing through me, veins almost bulging out.
"Find her," I growled, my voice raw and direct. "Now."
Lisa Castellano POV
What time is it? I look around. The only light was the one harshly pointing into the room itself. Too bright. My eyes catch the vivid blackness outside, a stark contrast from the inside of the house.
I sit up and wipe my face. Drool. Bad habit. Should've stopped a long time ago. Getting up groggily I try the door. Locked. Did he lock the door on purpose? I bang on it like a made woman. "Hello?! Enzo!!"
Shouting and trying the door for too long exhausts to the point I can't keep it up anymore. Great. He's locked me inside on purpose.