tared at Anthony, trying to decipher his true intentions. Was he really

spoke, "Why would you he

nd's stupidity has given me the perfect opportunity. I don't like people who d

"And what do you expe

, and I'll make sure those who wronged you suffer." His voice

usband's cruel smirk, the bruises that painted her skin, the nights of agony and loneliness

"If I say yes, w

le. Under my protection, no one will dare lay

tiffened

ked smile. "I won't force you into anything, Sophia. But if

dangerous territory, but what other choice did she have? The mafia wanted he

eath and lifted her c

rk widened. "

e knew-this was o

-

t of Anthony's words settle heavily on her chest. The idea of belonging to

r. "I need you to understand something, Sophia.

"Then tell me w

sessiveness behind it. "For now, you'll stay here. I'll arrange everything you need. Clothes, security, anything to mak

er lip. "And

phia, you won't last a day out there. The people your husband owes ar

had seen enough to know he wasn't exagger

rned, not given. You don't have to tru

but in truth, she had been trapped long before this

breath. "Alrig

gered on her befor

r, the door opened, and a woman stepped inside. She was t

e'll take care of you. Anythi

t to expect. Isabella gave her a curt nod.

p but steal glances at Isabella. There was something about her-she wasn't just a house

rked for Anthony?" So

enough to know he does

hat do you think about

d to face her. "I think you're lucky

kipped a beat. "

don't mistake kindness for weakness. A

bedroom, far beyond anything she had ever lived in. The bed was massive, the furnitu

t me know," Isabella said

g her lips. She was in deep, deeper than she had ever been bef

ake damn sure s