"Listen kitten, I fucking own you now. Sign the goddamn papers" He says, with a smirk on his face. Very much aware of the effect he has on me.

In daze, I sign the papers realizing I have no choice in this.

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Valerie is sent off by her grandparents to marry Stephano, the most feared and dangerous Mafia leader in the country. She's determined to put up a fight and not submit willingly to him.

Stephano finds her rebellion exciting since it's a change from his usual submissive women, He makes it his side mission to tame her and make her submit herself to him, to taint her innocence.

Can she be able to resist his sinful touch?

Would she eventually submit herself to him?

Marriage proposal??

Valerie's POV

"How can you just send me away to some stranger?" my voice echoed loudly across the hallway. The rage in my voice can be easily noticed. I stare at my grandparents in shock and confusion.

"Valerie, it's for the best." my grandma says quietly, trying to calm me down.

"No!" I shouted.

"Just tell me the truth, you guys just want to abandon me also just like my very own parents did ten years ago. Am I really that much of a burden that you all pass over to the next available person when you're done with me?" I say, my voice cracking at the end.

By now my face was already drenched with my own tears, eyes puffy and begging for acceptance. I couldn't believe what was happening.

"Shut up!" my grandpa shouted at me. "You're getting married to Mr Stephano and that's final! I'm sick of these childish games. You're turning twenty soon for god sake" He continues, the look in his eyes held so much hate and annoyance it broke me. I have never seen him act this way before, it all came as a shock to me.

My grandpa gave my grandma one last look and walked out of the hallway, leaving my grandma to take care of my 'childish antics'.

"please tell me it's all a joke, what did I do wrong?" I say to my grandma with pleading eyes.

"No darling, you did nothing wrong. We are left with no choice but this, trust me it's for your own good. You will understand better later on" she said, then walked out just like my grandpa not looking back even once.

"Come on, let's go. The Don doesn't like waiting for too long" one of the men said to me, his face void of any emotions just like the rest of the men. They were like stiff robots who only function according to the instructions given by their Don, my soon husband.

I guess that's what was expected of me too, to be a puppet just like the rest of them. To obey his every word.

I haven't met him, but I have heard so many things about him. Things that are anything but good. He is a Mafia leader so I guess that's what was expected of him. To be violent, unforgiving, so many negative traits, but most of all...to be dominant.

He decided to make me his wife, and my grandparents more than happily hand me over to him.

Now that's where the problem starts. I can't and will not be his ideal wife, the one who would so happily offer herself to him, do his every wish without complaint. No, not now, not ever. I refuse to be that person. I will not submit to him without putting up a serious fight.

"Get the fuck up!" His men shouted at me, bringing my attention back to the present.

I sluggishly got up from the floor where I had unconsciously slipped to after my argument with my grandparents. I wiped away my tears not wanting to look weak when I met them for the first time.

Although I'm aware he has seen me before now, apparently He has been watching him for a month now without my knowledge.

I followed his men quietly, not wanting to put up another fight since going with them was inevitable at this point. I enter the back seat of his shiny black SUV.

"Where is he?" I ask, referring to Stephano after noticing his absence.

"He's occupied with something else, he asked us to take you to his mansion. You will meet him tonight." One of his men replied.

I sit quietly, mentally planning my next move. Escaping was out of the option, so I'm going to throw so many tantrums Stephano would want me out of his sight. I have to be careful though, he could easily get rid of me by ending my life which I was going to avoid.

"Miss? we have arrived" one of Stephano's men called after noticing I was making no attempt to leave the car. It wasn't intentional though, I just happened to space out once again.

"Sorry" I muttered, then stepped out of the SUV.

Damn! the luxury this mansion held was insane. This man was filthy rich and was definitely showing it in the best way possible. I wasn't from a poor background, actually a bit wealthier than the average family. But Stephan's wealth was way above my financial state.

Brushing off that thought, I followed Stephano's men into the mansion. I really need to know at least one of their names, it was already getting tiring referring to them as Stephano's men everytime.

There was a line of people in maid uniforms inside the house. About twenty of them, with a middle aged woman who seemed to be the head since her uniform was slightly different.

"I'm Fred, Stephano's right hand man," one of Stephano's men, Fred said.

"This is Melissa, the head house maid" He said, referring to the middle aged woman. The introduction continues in a blur, my mind wanders off not wanting to bother with learning names of people I have no interest in.

"Come this way," one of the maids with bright ginger hair said cheerfully at me.

"Huh? what for?" I ask in confusion.

"You didn't hear all Fred said? we have to get you ready before Stephano arrives. You must look presentable in his eyes, he already spent so much on you" she scolded.

"What do you mean by that? he spent so much on me?" I ask, incredibly confused at this point.

"Forget I said that and stop asking too many questions. Let's go. I'm Pat by the way" she says, trying to avoid my question. I decided not to ask more questions, I can just do some findings later.

"This would be your temporary room, you will move to the Don's room after the wedding" Pat says, showing me a decently sized room. Luxurious like the rest of the house, it has a queen size bed located at the center of the room. The room had so much pink it made me sick.

Well it was only temporary, although the idea of sharing a room with a complete stranger 'a dangerous one at that' doesn't seem any better in my opinion.

"Now let's start with your makeup," Pat says.

"Wait! I rather do this on my own. Why don't you excuse me for a bit while I get myself ready" I say to Pat.

" umm…" she replies unsure.

" Just go," I persuaded her.

" Okay okay, don't get me in trouble please" she requested then exit the room, leaving me to it.

Of course I wasn't planning on getting the poor girl in trouble. Although the idea of dressing in the worst way possible does sound amusing, I wasn't about to ruin my first impression over such a petty idea.

Don't get me wrong, I wasn't trying to please Stephano. I just didn't want to look more helpless and weak in his eyes by deliberately making myself look unkempt.

In fact, I was planning to do the opposite. I wanted to look the part I was going to portray to Stephano.

Confident and fearless.

With this thought in mind, I began my makeup.I went for a very bold look, making me look entirely different from my usual shy and cute look.

I opened the closet in search of what to wear, thankfully the closet was already filled with clothes. Clothes from luxury brands, the ones that make my bank account bleed when I shop from them.

My eyes immediately glow as it lands on an outfit, so fitting for today's look. It was a black leather jacket with black bralette, to pair with a black mini skirt and net leggings. Nothing screams confidence more than the color black.

"Miss? Are you done now?" I hear Pat's voice calling from outside the room, stepping inside seconds later.

"Just call me Valerie, and yes I'm ready" I say confidently.

" Great! the Don has requested to meet you now" Pay says. I know fully well his request was nothing but an order meant to be followed without questions.

"Sure" I replied, with my head held up high I walked calmly down the stairs, heading to the sitting room where Stephano was waiting.

cough*

I cleared my throat, announcing my presence. This catches his attention, making him look up. I feel myself freeze under his cold stare. It wasn't just his stare, it was the dominance oozing out of him so effortlessly, it was the insane God-like look he had.

I wasn't prepared for this meeting at all...

Getting married

Valerie's POV

"Not bad..." He says after checking me out, his icy gray eyes looking at me like he was staring into my soul.

I scoffed at his comment, could he get any more rude? I think quietly.

"What's your name?" He asks.

"Excuse me?" I ask in return.

" What-is-your-name?" he deadpanned, annoyance written all over his face.

"Drop the act, I'm aware you've been keeping tabs on me for almost a month now. How is it possible you don't already know my name" I say, rolling my eyes at him.

He takes a quick step towards me, closing the distance between us. His hands reached for my neck and enclosed it, his grip not tight enough yet to stop my breathing entirely.

"You better watch your mouth kitten, you might not survive another day here if you continue like this. Now what the fuck is your name" He said coldly, his grip on my neck tightening.

"Valerie" I choked out.

"Good girl" He says then releases my neck from his right grip making me pant heavily. Turns his back and starts heading out of the room.

"Fucking bitch" I mutter quietly.

"What did you just say?" He asks, turning to look at me. He glares at me coldly, his eyes holding so much malice I almost peed my pants.

"No-nothing" I say, stuttering.

He raises one eyebrow, eyes still glaring at me.

"I swear I didn't say anything just now" I lied swiftly.

"The marriage contract is on the table over there" he says pointing at the marble table at the center of the room. "Read it and sign it immediately. Bring it to my office when you're done, ask any of the maids to direct you" He says, completely ignoring my slip up and walks out.

I exhale in relief.

That feeling of relief only lasted for a second as I realized what he just told me.

Marriage contract?? So soon?? Why did I think I was going to get some time? Of course he was going to make it as quickly as possible.

I walked over to the marble table and indeed there was a contract on top of it. It wasn't like the regular marriage contract I believe… This one had so many clauses.

I flump on the fancy looking couch and start to read the clauses.

Everything seemed normal until I got to section C of the contract. It was titled Party B Do's and Don'ts.

'Party B' refers to me.

'Party A' referring to Stephano.

section C contained…

Party B will not raise her voice at Party A

Party B will do what Party A asked, when she's asked and exactly how she was asked.

Party B would be submissive, and totally obedient to party A

Party B shall never have any affairs and will only refer to Party A to satisfy her sexual urges.

And most importantly, Party B must bear Party A's child who would be the heir.

What the hell was all this! no way I was signing a shitty contract like this.

"Hey, where is Stephano's office?" I asked one of the maids.

She explains the directions for me. I marched to the direction of his office, fuming in anger.

Not bothering to knock. I opened the door immediately and threw the contract on his office desk, startling him a bit, but he managed to regain his composure immediately.

"What has gotten into you?" his relaxed expression quickly switched to anger once again.

"I think the right question would be, what the hell are these clauses for?" I ask in annoyance.

"what?" he asks again, pretending to be unaware of what I was talking about.

"What is the meaning of the last two clauses?" I ask back. Of course I didn't care about the other clause, I'm going to break them anyways.

"I wasn't aware you weren't educated enough to not know what they mean" He says smirking.

"It simply means I'm the only one allowed to fuck you, and you're going to carry my child" He explains mockingly.

"Who says I'm going to let you have sex with me?" I say, raising my voice.

"Oh darling…" he says, getting up and walking closer to me.

"If I want to fuck you, I can" He says in a husky voice, his right hand roaming down my shoulder. Pausing at my left breast and squeezing it lightly. His hand continues going downwards, pausing again between my legs. His hand slips inside my lace panties. I feel three of his fingers enter my hole without any warning, making me release a loud moan. My heart rate increases as he slowly slides his fingers in and out, like he wanted to torture me.

A sweet torture.

My moans echoes loudly in his office.

He chuckles at my reaction and withdraw his fingers, snapping me back to my senses.

"Listen kitten, I fucking own you now. Sign the goddamn papers" He says, with a smirk on his face. Very much aware of the effect he has of me.

In daze, I sign the papers realizing I have no choice in this. Threw the files on his table once again just for my own silly satisfaction, then stomped out of his office.

I go back to my bedroom, Pat showed me earlier.

Sitting on the bed, I reflect on how my entire life just changed within a day. Tears starts to drop slowly from my eye, I was full on bawling my eyes out minutes later. In exhaustion, I fall into a dreamless sleep.

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"Valerie..." a short pause follows.

"Miss? please wake up" I hear Pat voice calling me, while tapping on my shoulder slightly.

"What is it?" I groan in frustration. If there was one thing I hated the most, it would be being woken up from my sweet sleep.

"It's time for dinner. The Don wants to have it with you" she says softly.

"Tell him I'm not interested, can't I have dinner here in this room. I don't want to see his ugly face" I deadpan.

"Valerie, you know the Don is anything but ugly" she says giggling, almost like she had a crush on him.

"And no, Don has made it compulsory to have dinner with him at all times. Exception for when he's out on a business trip" she tells me.

I frown, hearing this information and hoping he's out on trips frequently.

"Okay, I'll be down in a bit" I muttered.

"Sure" she says, then leaves the room.

I get up from the bed and walk over to the bathroom room. I'm startled by the sight I saw. I look like a serious mess, my eyes red and puffy indicating I had been crying. My strawberry blonde hair in tangled mess due to my sleep.

I also forgot to cleanse my make up before falling asleep, now I look like a ghost. The tears from earlier really messed up my make-up. I wonder how Pat looked at me like that without making any comments.

I quickly wash my face, comb my hair and left the room after freashening up.

"Took you long enough" Stephano says, after noticing my arrival.

"At least I showed up" I replied, knowing fully well I was playing with fire.

"I'm going to ignore your attitude since it's your first day here, next time I won't hesitate to bend you over and spank that ass red" He replied.

My face turns deep red at that, memories from the encounter in the office flooding back. I squeeze my thighs together trying to ignore the foreign sensation between my legs.

Stephano doesn't fail to notice this, but thankfully he ignored it without making any comments.

I eat my food quietly, silence filling the room. I start to grow annoyed by the awkward silence. Stephano didn't seem to have any problem with eating in silence.

"Why did you pick me?" I ask, breaking the silence.

"I didn't exactly picked you" He replied, not bothering to look at me. His focus fully on his food.

"What do you mean?" I ask curiously.

"Just stop with the questions" he stated.

"Just tell me please" I groan, not planning on stopping until I get answers.

"You really want to know why you are here?" he asks.

"Yess" I saw, nodding my head repeatedly.

"Follow me" He replies.

Finding out

Valerie's POV

"Follow me" He says, then got up from his chair. Ignoring his unfinished food, he heads out.

I quickly got up and rushed after him, curious on what was happening. It was already really pretty late when we stepped out of the mansion.

"Where are we going?" I ask, following him as he enters one of his numerous cars.

"Just shut up and follow me, do you want to find out or not" He asks coldly.

Not wanting to annoy him any further, I keep quiet and just wait patiently till we get to the destination.

We past through familiar streets, I've come to memorize by heart. We were heading to my grandparents house I figured.

But why?

It hasn't been a day since I left this house. I wasn't feeling really excited to return because of how betrayed I felt towards my grandparents. Although staying with Stephano wasn't an exciting option...

Soon after we arrive and he the parks in our driveway.

"What are we doing here?" I ask in confusion.

"Again, stop with the questions." he deadpanned.

He rings the doorbell located at the doorway and wait for the reply. It doesn't take a minute before the door opens, revealing my grandma and her face morps into shock immediately she sees us.

"Wh-what" she stutters, trying to process what was happening.

"Hello ma'am, would you mind explaining the situation to Val?" He asks. He was surprisingly polite, that was the least I expected of him.

I also didn't fall to notice his nickname for me…

"ohh… sure" my grandma smiles for the first time today.

"I'll leave you guys to it then" Stephano says then walks back inside the car, waiting for me.

"Come in darling" my grandma says softly to me.

I followed her inside without a word, still very mad at her.

I sit down directly opposite her, waiting for her explanation.

"Where do I even begin…" she muttered.

"From the start. I want to know everything" I replied.

" Well you see… Your father's business went bankrupt three months ago" she starts.

"What does that have to do with me? that man already cut off all connections with me ten years ago" I say coldly.

"It gets more complicated than that. Your father wanted to save his already sinking business, so he took a loan from Stephano. Using you as his collateral" she drops the information calmly, trying to reason with me.

"He did what?!" I screamed, immediately getting up from my sitting position. How dare he cause more trouble in my life after happily abandoning me years ago. When I was just ten for god sake! seeing me as too much of a burden.

"Calm down, I know it's hard to process. I can understand how you feel, but keep in mind that the deed has already been done" she says, maintaining her calm composure.

"What happened next?" I ask, trying to calm down my rage.

"Unfortunately, your father wasn't able to save his sinking business. He had to hand you over to Stephano since you were the collateral. Of course we refused when your father told us, but then he threatened to kill both I and your grandpa if we didn't back off. I'm so sorry Valerie, we really had no choice. I'm so sorry we couldn't protect you" She says.

By now she had lost her calm composure, her face already streaming with tears. Unlike her, all I could do was stare blankly in shock.

How could he be so heartless? threatening their lives like it didn't matter. Where was his conscience?

I had no tears left to shed. I had cried so much already for today.

"Please forgive us Valerie, we really had no choice. I'm sorry I screamed at you earlier, I didn't mean to" I hear my grandpa say, making me look up.

"Don't apologize, I get it now. You guys really had no choice..." I whisper softly.

"Thanks for understanding," my grandma says, pulling me to her warm embrace. My grandpa will join soon.

ding ding

The sound from the doorbell makes us separate from our emotional embrace. I had already forgotten Stephano was waiting outside for me.

"Bye darling, try to visit sometime if you can" my grandma says teary eyed.

We exchanged goodbyes and left the house.

Stephano didn't utter a word throughout the ride home, allowing me to process the new information.

Damn! What a chaotic day…

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The next morning when I woke up, I felt even more annoyed with my new situation. Stuck in this oddly quiet mansion, being the wife of a dangerous Mafia leader.

It was all too much...

I couldn't bring myself to accept this was my new life. I sit in bed trying to come up with a plan, a solution hopefully.

I just wanted a way out.

What if I went back to my mom? I know she left me too to focus on my career. But she's doing a lot better I believe. I haven't had any contact with her for ten years now, but I'm aware she sends funds to her parents so they could take care of me.

Just maybe she will be kind enough to accept me back when I explain the situation to me. I know where she lives too, I just never bothered to visit her because of the hatred I had towards her.

It was in a far away city too. Just perfect! Stephano would probably not find me there too.

With that thought in mind, I bolted out the bed and rushed to the bathroom so I could freshen up.

I sing happily in excitement of leaving this place, as I take off my nightgown.

I entered the bathroom, stepped into the shower and washed my body thoroughly with a vanilla scented body wash.

I made use of all the fancy bathroom supplies I could find. I mean since this was my last day here, I have to make the most of it… right?

I hum a song as I dry my hair, straighten it too. I applied some make up, just for the fun of it. I was feeling really dizzy since I was getting my ass out of this place.

Throwing on some comfortable clothes, a sweatshirt and leggings. I wanted to feel at ease since I was going to be stuck in a public seat on the train for hours.

I take my phone and credit cards, deciding to carry no other extra loads so I wouldn't make my plan obvious.

With that I make my way to the front door.

"Are you going somewhere, miss?" one of the house maids asks.

"Yes. is there any problem?" I ask in annoyance.

"Umm… The Don has instructed that you shouldn't leave the house unless it's something really important and urgent" she replies timidly.

"I have to go get some tampons, mother nature showed up today and I already ran out of tampons" I lied without missing a bit.

" Ohh… I can give you my spare sanitary pads if you want. Or I could help you get the tampons" she offers, smiling brightly.

"Thanks for the offer, but I prefer tampons and don't worry I can get them myself" I say to her, trying to maintain the fake smile on my face.

"Okay sure" she replies, finally backing off.

I exhale in relief and rush out of the mansion, trying to avoid any more questions. Luckily the guards just ignored me when they saw me. Escaping Stephano's mansion was so easy.

Too easy… it almost got me worried, but I quickly trash the negative thoughts.

I called for a taxi when I was a bit far from the mansion surrounding. Five minutes later the taxi arrived. I gave the driver the location and relaxed in the back seat as we headed to the Metro.

Soon after we arrive, and excitedly skip over to the next moving train after paying the taxi.

I feel a sudden urge to pee, so I walk down the lonely hallway leading to the restroom. I still had ten minutes before the train was ready to move anyways, so I didn't have to worry.

After doing my business in the restroom, I leave the rest room and start walking out of the lonely hallway.

Just before I walk out, my vision is suddenly covered by a black cloth placed over my head. Strong hands circling around my waist, pulling me back with so much force.

"Hello darling" I hear an unfamiliar voice say.

Hostage.