rom the grip of this unfamiliar man. The harder she tried to escape, the ti

ng her waist too tightly!" Zachary said, unfazed by the tense situatio

property of Darius Vallerio alone," the man,

rd it before. Darius's solid masculine scent was distracting, almost making her sleepy. "L

olding her hand tightly as if afraid she might escape. "Such a st

in. However, Luna stared at him resolutely, refusing outrig

ered with a sharp look as

uld I go with someone I've never

ack anger. Before Luna could say more, the man forced her into his luxury

. Whether it was fear, confusion, or anger, she wasn't sure.

asked nonchalantly from the driv

ped me! Sob... sob..." Luna repli

ome on

efore kidnapping me!" Luna cut him off, full of suspicion.

ust keeping you safe, alright?" Darius replied in a

m what? Am I in danger?" Luna

in danger," he

ind of

e," he cut her off, making Luna fall silent. She could tell

sked after the car had been moving

ning to her. "How annoying," Luna though

arroga

? Didn't you already know my name?" Darius i

this isn't the direction to my a

to your apartment?" he replied,

o to make you do this? What do you want from an innocent

Darius said, but Lu

sted. "Are you going to lock me in a warehouse, tie me up, or even-

enc

seco

seco

seco

nned. "Listen to me, Luna. I wouldn't do anything that stu

going to happen to you because of me," he added more seriously.

n. Doesn't he have his own house until he has to park his car somewhere like this?" she thoug

seeming to under

s house? Aren't you ashamed to barge i

a returned his gaze, equally intense. "Do you see that sign?"

ad aloud, her voice soft, eye

he asked again. Luna felt frustrated;

around the bush!" she

tion!" he snapped, d

er," Luna replied in resignation. Suddenly, realization dawned on her. This ar

rposely left her

," he answered with a proud smile.

Let's go, Luna," he said again, exiti

nsion. The servants warmly greeted them, but she noticed th

you," Luna said, nu

d Darius ind

You should return their greet

eople deserve m

rrogant," Luna re

They finally stopped before a white-painted door, where her name was writ

d you put your last name w

'll carry my name," h

never marry someone I don

rius replied, his confidence unwavering. "And don't f

apped me. My name will remain LUNA MARCE

from people who wish you harm," Darius said seriously, tryi

lling me Luna?" Lun

t weren't, why would I call you

white-Luna's favorite colors. Soft lighting from a chandelier illuminated every corner, adding to the room's luxurious fee

aid, pointing to a large closet in the corner. "If you need anything, you can call the s

grabbed his arm anxiously and looked at him

lightly surprised at the fe

she asked, her eyes fixed on the de

decoration. Besides, there are no bullets in it," he re

ening, almost whispering. "I... I'm v

en asked more seriously,

f that kind of thing, I lost my family. Even though it was don

aint smile, trying to provide her with a bit of comfort. He walked over to the decor

n left the room, closing the doo

welcomed her. Outside was a beautiful and graceful garden filled with white roses, symbolizing purity and peace. In the garden's center, a small bridge con

go down and enjoy the garden up close. But as her hand to

word!' she tho