Scene # 1
"So, you're saying everything I saw was a lie? That you don't know that guy? That he just appeared out of nowhere and forced himself on you?" he demanded, his voice thick with anger.
"I swear, I don't even know him!" she pleaded, eyes wide. "He just grabbed me, and before I could even react, he-"
He laughed bitterly, clapping his hands in mock applause. "Unbelievable. You've never kissed me properly, not once in these four years. And yet, there you were, all over some random guy like he was everything you wanted."
Scene # 2:-
"I think he's well-established now, running his own company. Tell him to send his parents for the alliance," her father's voice cut through the quiet dining room, carrying a weight she couldn't ignore. She froze, the fork halfway to her mouth, but didn't dare lift her eyes to meet his.
"What's going on?" her mother's voice held a hint of concern, but her gaze was sharp, shifting between the two of them. Her father leaned forward, his tone unyielding. "Is there something you need to tell us?" he asked, his voice colder, sterner.
"Dad... actually, we broke up last week," she whispered, staring down at her plate.
Scene # 3:-
"You'll marry the one I've chosen for you," her father declared, his voice leaving no room for debate.
"Dad, please! I've just started my master's program," she stammered, shock and desperation blending in her voice.
"You wanted to make your own choices, and I allowed it, but I've seen the outcome. No more arguments," he replied, his gaze hard and unyielding as he turned and left the room.
A stand-alone book, so no need to read Book 1
This is book two in the Lost&Found Series but can be read as a stand alone.
***
I heard the bag drop on the table before he grabbed my elbow and spun me around. His hand cupped my chin as he made me look in his eyes.
"So much anger, piccola raggazza." he said as his eyes darted back and forth between mine.
My lips parted as I looked in his grey orbs which he inherited from his father. Sharp, defined jaw and pointy noise with his upper lip thin and bottom, thick.
"I'm not angry at you. Your presence and absence are of little importance to me." I stated and looked away.
"You grew up in my arms, I know you like the back of my hand." he told as his thumb applied pressure on my jaw to tilt my face towards his.
I blinked and looked at him blankly not wanting to give away the fact that I was literally melting in his arms like a puddle.
"You're not worthy of my any emotion or feeling. You're mistaken if you think I care." I stated in a matter of factly tone.
***
Returning home after four years, Sylvia Mancini will encounter a lot more than she has anticipated. Her life's about to take a complete 360 turn and Adrian Knight just so happens to be the reason why.
WARNING: MATURE CONTENT, GRAPHIC VOILENCE, RAPE, MATURE LANGUAGE AND SEXUAL SCENES.
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