*****Trigger Warning: Rape
Rogelio let her sleep. He had woken up alone in a spare room with the television set for his room. He noticed that she opted to sleep on the floor next to that degenerate instead of the plush bed he knew she'd enjoy and got angry. Then he realized the blood stains and knew that must have been why. He would have someone change the bedding as soon as she woke up. He had received the pictures from Miguel and smiled widely. Each Rossi member had received a bullet to the brain and it was glorious. Their skin drained of life. Their blood all around. He couldn't wait to show Luciano. He knew this would further break him.
He had the pictures enlarged and grabbed some tacks to hang them up with. He would love waking up in that room every morning to images of his enemies dead, Annalise in his arms and Luciano chained to the wall left to starve and die. It was already 4 pm in the afternoon when Annalise began to stir. Rogelio had an inkling she had been awake earlier, but didn't want to move or tip him off. She was smart that woman, but he was smarter. He knew seeing these images too would really get her to see just how dangerous he was. She would have to know that doing everything he wanted was in her best interest if she wanted to keep her family alive.
"Rise and shine, mi amor." Rogelio looked over at a crouched Annalise cupping Luciano's face in her hand and scowled. Annalise quickly removed her hand before standing up. "What's in your hand," she asked him trying to get his mind off of Luciano. Rogelio smiled widely letting her know it worked. "These are just some pictures for you and Luciano to look at. It should provide inspiration. It should instill emotions that will get you and keep you in line." Annalise screamed as Rogelio posted the first picture of Desi dead.
By the time he got to Amelia, Annalise was a crying mess. Luciano had yet to raise his head and it was angering Rogelio. He posted the picture of Agosto before marching over to Luciano and grabbing a fist full of his hair and lifting his head to the pictures before him. "Dead. They're all dead and it's all your fault." Rogelio taunted as he leaned down. "You never took this life seriously. Not like Dante. Not like Annalise. Your carelessness has caused you everything you love."
"Stop crying, mi amor. Your family is fine." Rogelio showed her a regular sized photo of the Monroe's tied up and gagged. "Where are they?" Annalise asked between sobs. "They're at the Monroe estate, which is now under the control of my men. We were the merger that was always supposed to happen." Annalise shook as he caressed her cheek. "You haven't eaten all day, Annalise. You need sustenance for tonight." Annalise didn't like his tone or the glint in his eye.
"Last night I was angry and rough. I'm sorry about that. Tonight, will be different." Annalise shook her head no. "Please, no more." Rogelio lifted her from the ground. "Don't make me angry, mi amor." Annalise winced at the grip he held of her arm. "Do what he says." It was the first thing Luciano had said in hours. "See, babe, even he knows I'm right." Rogelio leaned into her ear. "That or he doesn't care what happens to you now that he's seen you with another man."
Annalise's eyes widened as she looked down at the dejected Luciano. Rogelio smirked as he pulled Annalise out of the room and downstairs towards the kitchen. He told her to eat or else before heading to his office. He had been trying to get in touch with his connects in Brazil to no avail. A few of his Portuguese and Mexican counterparts were all moving as planned and he had the large win of knowing he took out the Rossi family.
He wanted to celebrate tonight with Annalise before planning a big move tomorrow morning. He was going to reach out to the major families and tell them he was the new leader over the Rossi empire. He would tell them of the lower-level families that he worked with to take over their own empires in exchange for an open welcome. He could care less about backstabbing the others. It was every man for themselves in this world.
Annalise realized Rogelio had wanted her to eat in the kitchen to stop her from feeding Luciano. He was a cruel man and she wanted him dead preferably by her hands. She couldn't believe Luciano's words. What could he possibly be thinking? He sounded like he had given up on them. On her. The sun had already set by the time she was done eating.
She made sure to take her sweet time to ensure she was free of Rogelio even for just an hour. He made a spectacle of collecting her and ripping her from the towel she hung close to her for dear life. "You're mine. I own you. I want to see what's mine at all times." He barked before leading her to the room she deemed her hell hole.
Luciano didn't feel well and he knew for a fact he didn't look well either. He heard them come in and heard the bed bounce meaning he had thrown her on it. Luciano listened as Annalise begged Rogelio to not touch her. He wanted to look away but his eyes landed on a naked Annalise and an undressing Rogelio. "I'm going to be nicer, mi amor." Rogelio smiled down at her but it was predatory. "Who knows, maybe our future baby will be conceived tonight."
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Annalise's eyes widened in fear as Luciano burned with rage. "Can't really take those pesky pills when you're bound can you?" Tears began to fall steadily down Annalise's cheeks. He knew the dreams and hopes she had for her life were flashing before her. As Rogelio grabbed her forced himself on top of her, Luciano tried to will someone to come and help her.
Annalise knew Rogelio didn't know what nicer meant. Rape was rape whether it was being vehemently forced upon you doggy style or slowly forced upon you missionary style. She lay on her back her hands bound and pinned above her as he thrust inside of her over and over again. He forced her to look in Luciano's direction all the while grunting praises.
"He's never going to look at you the same," he whispered as he raised her leg and wrapped it around his waist. "Your defiled now. Used." He let out a string of curses as her body continuously betrayed her. She could feel herself clenching as an orgasm built. "You're not worthless to me though, mi amor. He will never see you as perfect again, but I do."
Annalise wanted to hold on to sanity and truth that Rogelio was playing them. He was masterful at getting into one's head and planting seeds of doubt and despair. She told herself he was a liar and a manipulator. He had no idea what was going on in Luciano's mind, but as she watched Luciano watch them, she couldn't help but think he as right. Annalise bit down on her lip to stop any reaction from her orgasm as Rogelio groaned and filled her. His words from earlier bounced around in her head. She would rather die than bear him kids.
"You think you're so smart withholding your moans from me," Rogelio said pulling out from her. "You're going to pay for that." He lifted his watch to his mouth and pressed a button. "Come get Mr. Rossi. It's time for him to learn another lesson courtesy of his ungrateful wife." Annalise's eyes widened.
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"No, don't hurt him! Take me instead. Beat me instead." Rogelio laughed loudly before pulling her arm. "I guess what happened to the Rossi's wasn't enough for you to comply. Looks like your husband will have to follow them." Annalise shook violently. "No! Please I'll do whatever you want!" Rogelio looked down at her. "Whatever I want."
Annalise couldn't help but shrink back. The door opened and two goons walked in. "Take him to the basement and reeducate him on who the fuck I am." Rogelio barked. "You said you wouldn't!" Annalise cried kicking. "I am Rogelio De La Vega. I can do whatever the fuck I want!" Annalise cried out Luciano's name as the men unhooked him from the wall and took him down in his chains.
"Now, you are going to fuck me right until I say so or I will put a bullet in every one of your family members' heads." Annalise saw nothing but truth in his eyes and shivered before being dragged off into the bathroom. He turned the shower faucets on all the while gripping her arm roughly. Annalise had lost count of all the bruises she found on her body the night before.
"Why can't you see how good this will be for us? You and I are go-getters. We're survivors. I will make this empire better than it's ever been and with you by my side there's nothing we can't do." Annalise looked at the crazed man in front of her. He actually believed the things he was saying. "I love you, Annalise." She wanted to laugh and loudly in his face. This was not love. This wasn't even strong like.
This was madness with a dab of entitlement and she was over it. She wanted to speak her mind, but noticed the gun on the sink. She quickly averted her eyes and thought of how she could work him. "You don't threaten people you love." Annalise spoke quietly. She would lean into the damsel in distress trope if she had to. "I'm sorry. You're right, mi amor." He caressed her cheek and it took everything in her not to recoil and vomit.
"Don't kill him." Annalise spoke up. "Promise me you won't kill him and I'll give myself to you." Rogelio's face lit up like a Christmas tree. He commanded whomever to harm Luciano, but not kill him. It was as good as she was going to get. She watched as Rogelio stepped out of his briefs. He would've been a good-looking man if he weren't so crazed, evil and immoral. Rogelio took Annalise lost in thought as her checking him out. "You don't have to just stand there and watch, mi amor. I'm yours and you're mine."
The words reminded her of a time she had shared with Luciano and she made the mistake of smiling. That was all Rogelio needed as confirmation that she was in. He untied her hands and kissed her so deeply. She fought back the urge to bite his entire tongue out and kissed him back. She needed to sell this if she was going to get her hands on that gun and shoot his brains out. The image alone gave her the drive to play her role for the time being.
Luciano knew for a fact that some if not most of his ribs were broken. Blood dripped from his mouth as new bruises formed on his body. His left eye that had started to open was swollen shut, while his dislocated shoulder felt lifeless. He heard one of the goons say it was 11 pm and sighed heavily. He didn't know if he could stand being in this hell for another day.
He couldn't stand Rogelio torturing and defiling his wife for another day. He couldn't stand being tortured himself knowing he wasn't home to protect and save his family. They were gone. All of them. Dead. It was his fault. It was all his fault. He had no more tears to cry and yet he wanted to shed rivers.
His eyes became heavy as he watched his blood pool beneath him. This wasn't how he was supposed to die. He was supposed to be surrounded by his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids along with Annalise. They would talk about happy memories and he would go with a smile on his face.
No, instead he would die as the man who failed to protect and save his family. The man chained to a wall like an animal while his enemy forced himself on his wife. Luciano let out a labored breath before Annalise's voice sounded in his head. "Blueberry." He held a small smile before the darkness took over.
Three rounds. That's what he wanted and Annalise had to oblige for Luciano's sake. She thought of him and only him throughout the whole ordeal and was so thankful it was not his name she called out on accident. They lay in the tub together and the farce of playing a dutiful partner was weighing on her. "What are you going to do with us?" Annalise asked watching the water fall from her fingertips. "You are mine, mi amor. We're going to rule together. As for Luciano that's up to you." She looked back at him confusedly.
"I mean, I don't know why you won't let me kill him. He's never going to look at you the same again. Men don't tend to love what another man has so easily had." Annalise scowled at him. "You took. There's a difference." She turned back around trying to cool her temper. "Maybe," Rogelio began. "But this isn't the first time you've been taken. Maybe there's something wrong with you."
Annalise felt the tears spring up in her eyes. "Luciano sees that. You're no longer perfect in his eyes. He sees that there's something about you that makes men feel they can take you and easily." He moved closer to her ear. "You're used up, Annalise, but I can see past your worthlessness." Annalise refused to let the tears fall. She would revert to her happy place and think of the man that she knew loved her no matter what happened.
She tried to protect her mind, but the seeds Rogelio so desperately wanted to plant were already taking root. She felt him move behind her as his member slapped her on the back. She was too tired for this shit. "Rogelio, please." He wouldn't listen and moved to raise her. "Whatever I want I get. You will learn that the easy way or the hard way, but you will learn it nonetheless." He said before slamming into her roughly. Annalise let the tears fall letting go of all hope of a happy ending.