Potent Desire: A Dark, Arranged Marriage, Age Gap, Mafia Romance (Book 1) by Teresa Wolf

Author:Teresa Wolf [Wolf, Teresa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-07-15T05:00:00+00:00

6

Isabella

I’m the lead star in this twisted production, draped in a slutty, short dress that barely covers my breasts and thighs. Beneath, a see-through set of purple lace panties await Vik’s cruel hand.

The night is young, and I’m all dolled up in make-up and perfume, all of which was organized and arranged by my father at Vik’s request. I feel dirty, used, and battered. I barely recognize myself in the muted reflection of the backseat window. It’s as if I’ve left my world behind and stepped into a new reality.

My father personally escorts me to the hotel room where Vik’s waiting, in a convoy of three black Escalades. We don’t speak on the drive; but it’s not for lack of his trying. I can’t find the words to reply to him, though. I’m sickened and disgusted, and his presence alone makes my skin crawl.

When we finally stop outside the hotel, with its enormous tower that stretches high above many of Hannibal’s surroundings, it all changes. A flurry of words leaves me without my thinking, in the hope that it might get him to stop this whole charade.

“You can’t do this, papa,” I say, as his men open the door for us. “I’m your little girl, your princess. How can you use me like this? Have you no shame?”

“I’m sorry, Isabella. This is how it has to be,” my father sighs. A lingering disappointment hovers over his words; as if I’m being unreasonable in not wanting to give my life away to Vik. “You’re going to have to trust me.”

How can I? This is the most heinous betrayal I’ve ever endured. I’ve become no more than a bargaining chip for one of his great schemes. Worse still, after I’m violated in some hotel room, I’ll have to buckle down and marry the man who raped me. What twisted fate was my papa forcing on me? How could I trust this man, who raised me as a puppet for his own gain? He’s the King. I’m supposed to be his princess, he’s supposed to protect me and make sure that no one ever harms me.

I’m helped out of the back seat. The street is alive with Hannibal’s nightlife, taking to the city to party and enjoy their evening. A few eyes fall on us, terrified of the Romani army that walks me into the hotel.

In the distance, I see Dominic, hanging his head low. How long has he known? Since my birthday? If so, then why didn’t he tell me? My father walks in front of me with his men behind us. I see Lucio and Maxwell among the group of what looks to be ten men in total.

All the business partners in one place, conducting their vile dealings. I feel like a lamb being led to the slaughter. I want to run, but I won’t get far with all of Papa’s men ready to chase me down. Tears choke any words I try to get out, but I can’t let them spill.

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