“Fine,” she says. “I just miss my brother. Do you have any family of your own?”
“We shouldn’t be talking about that. You’re trying to get me to drop my guard with you.”
“No. I’m truly asking.”
I can see the sincerity in her eyes and it only makes me feel more like an asshole. “No,” I finally answer. “It’s just me now.”
“You said your mom taught you to have a moral code.”
“Well, my mom isn’t here anymore.”
She opens her mouth to speak when a knock on the door startles both of us. I motion for her to be quiet and then I head to the door, my gun drawn.
But one look out the front window tells me exactly who’s here. Marco.
And I’m sure he’s here for Gianna.
Chapter Nine
Gianna
The sight of Marco standing in the doorway makes me want to scream. He’s here to take me away. To marry me.
Yes, I’ve been kept prisoner by Will but at least I haven’t been forced into a marriage. I still have some autonomy left. But I know the moment Marco marries me, I’ll be his forever.
“Marco,” Will says, unable to hide the surprise in his voice. So, he didn’t know Marco was coming over either. For some reason, that offers me a small comfort.
“Aren’t you going to step aside and let me in? I mean, this is my house after all.”
“Of course.” Will steps out of the way and Marco struts inside. His eyes land on me.
“There she is. The girl who has caused so many problems for me.”
“You kidnapped me,” I snap. My shyness has slowly faded away ever since I was taken. I guess being out from under my aunt’s thumb has helped. I haven’t thrown up in days, which has been good for me. I never thought there would be any good to come out of being kidnapped but I guess those are the positives.
“Your brother wants my head. We’ll need to be married soon to get him to quiet down.”
“Just because you marry me, doesn’t mean Enzo won’t stop coming for me. He’ll keep coming for me until you’re dead.”
Marco smirks. It’s a shame how handsome he is. His looks are wasted on someone so evil. “The second I marry you, I gain more power than your brother is ready for. He’ll have to bow to me because he won’t want to risk you getting hurt. I know your brother. I’ve worked with him for years. He’s a hothead but he won’t risk your safety.”
“Are you here to marry me right now?” For some reason, my eyes flick to Will when I ask this. I have no idea why. Will averts his gaze as his body stiffens.
“Not right now. Your brother is close to finding you. Will, you need to move Gianna. Take her to one of my other safe houses. It was already a risk with me coming here. But I will be back soon to marry you. I just have to find the right time so your brother won’t stop the wedding again.” Marco strolls over to me and runs the back of his fingers down my face. I flinch. “So pretty. Soon, you’ll be mine.”
Will grabs Marco’s wrist, shocking everyone in the room. Marco narrows his eyes.
“Is there something you need, Will?”
Will looks between me and Marco before slowly letting Marco go. “Nothing.”
“So then why did you try to stop me from touching what’s mine?”
“I’m not yours,” I whisper, hating how weak I sound.
Marco doesn’t even spare me a second glance as he looks Will down. “Answer my question.”
Will pushes his shoulders back, looking strong and tall. But he doesn’t tower over Marco. Not when they’re the same height. “I wasn’t trying to stop you. I was trying to protect you. Gianna might hurt you. She doesn’t want to marry you and as someone you hired, it’s also my job to make sure you’re safe.”
