Lost Gem (PART 1)

Chapter 44 (Him & Her)

A day later, Adriano arrives in front of a run-down building accompanied by his brothers and an army of guards. On first glance, it looks like a normal abandoned building but he knew better.

"Just few seconds more, Ana. We are here." He mutters while his brothers silently hear these words, something similar runs across their mind too.

Beside them stands Allesandro. An emotionless look is plastered on his face as he looks at his sons with a look of approval. He is immensly proud of the way they all turned out to be.

The only thing he mainly focused on teaching his sons was that family is important. Never abandon a family member. As they all stand now, implementing that lesson, he cannot help but feel his heart swell.

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Alexander glares with hatred at Anastasia as he drags her down in a spacious basement where the weapon was kept.

The protection of weapon was in his own family's hands and he was aware of its whereabouts. So it was too easy for him to steal it. No-one in their own family knew that he was a traitor all along. They would know soon now but he simply does not care. His motive is about to be fulfilled.

Only thing that is troubling him is that Gianni is caught. Last night, he had called Gianni and he told him that he was going to be here tomorrow along with Eleanora. But just this morning, he got to know about the ambushment. He might have been already already by now.

But at the same time, he feels elated that Gianni is out of way too. Now, he won't have to kill him by himself.

He mentally chuckles, ignoring as Anastasia falls on the floor. Her legs are numb and weak. They no longer support her balance.

He tsks, annoyed.

Fisting a handful of her hair, he drags her down the stairs just as a loud explosion outside catches his attention.

A smirk comes across his lips.

"So the party is here, huh?"

Isabella returns a psychotic grin of her own.

"Entering this place would leave them at their demise." She mimics Alexander's tone while her hand inches towards her gun, just in case.

Another forceful blast, shakes the entire basement.

Alexander rolls his eyes, now a little annoyed.

"Go and keep an eye out."

As much as Isabella wanted to refuse, she was aware of the consequences. With a obident nod, she steps outside.

The whole area outside is surrounded by explosives. There is no way anyone can enter or get out without the verification that is especially done by Alexander.

As one after another explosive rang, Alexander keeps dragging Anastasia's almost unconscious body downstairs. Finally, he reaches his destination. His grin widens even more if it is possible.

A cruel laugh echoes in the room as he kicks her awake. Bruised and battered, Anastasia stares a little dazed at a huge black generator type thing. A weird purple color lightening is coursing around it.

Anastasia stares confused.

There is a giant mirror installed on the side of it and that is emitting bright golden light. She does not understand what it is but it looks terrifying. The whole thing seems like some kind of curse. The energy that this machine or weapon is radiating makes her eyes hurt even more.

For some reason her heart begins to drum loudly in her chest.

This feels wrong.

She should not be here.

She needs to get out.

It feels like this negative energy is interacting with her insides.

She bites her bottom lip hard as sudden flashes hit her mind.

A different image starts to form and her heart drops as she realizes how familiar they feel.

In one of those images, she sees herself. She is smiling brightly, dressed in a pure white dress. In front of her, stands someone even more familiar.

A startled gasp leaves her lips as she realizes that it is none other than Nora's brother- Lucifer.

He does not have a single tattoo on his body. He is wearing a attire that seems to belong to aristocracy. What surprises her more is his hand that is holding her.

Still holding hands with each other, they share cups of some liquid.

Suddenly, the whole image shatters as Alexander appears in front of her. Anastasia blinks not understanding what suddenly happened.

"You don't know how much trouble I had gone through to get my hands on this weapon. Now unlock it and let me conquer the world!" He growls, pulling her in the direction of mirror.

Anastasia tries to struggle but her strength is nothing compared to this monster.

'NO!'

A voice screams in Anastasia's ears. She flinches. It sounds unfamiliar but she feels like she knows it.

'DON'T LET IT HAPPEN!'

The shrill voice warns her.

'YOU WILL DIE! GET AWAY FROM HERE!'

Anastasia frantically looks around. It seems like Alexander has not even heard it. Only she is the person who could hear it.

This makes her even more anxious.

'GO! GO! GET OUT! GET OUT! OR EVERYTHING WILL BE DESTROYED!' The voice shouts out even more louder than before.

Anastasia looks at the mirror confused as Alexander is keep dragging her close to it. A frown falls over her features as she realizes.

The screams she keeps hear is coming from it.

The weapon. This mirror that is like a voice of it and only she can hear it.

Alexander pushes her forward, till she is in front of the mirror. Her body jerks as he forces her hand to move so she is going to touch the mirror.

The mirror screams even more louder at her.

'DON'T DO THIS 'AGAIN!'