Fated In Shadows The Devil's Bargain

The Devil's Bargain

Serena Vale

So what now? You going to keep me locked up like some kind of prisoner??

Leo smirks, pouring himself a drink. The amber liquid swirls in his glass as he watches her-- calculating.

Leonardo De Luca

A prisoner? No. But you're not walking out of that door, either.

Serena Vale

You can't keep me here.

Leonardo De Luca

I can. And I will.

Serena Vale

Why??

He sets his glass down with a clink, his gaze darkening.

Leonardo De Luca

Because they'll come for you.

Serena stiffens.

Serena Vale

Whoo??

Leo steps closer, and this time, there's no teasing smirk-- only cold, hard truth.

Leonardo De Luca

The men who sold you.

Her stomach drops.

Serena Vale

You don't know that---

Leonardo De Luca

I know everything, Serena. I know who put you up on that stage. I know they'll want you back.

Serena Vale

And you expect me to believe you're my only option??

Leo tilts his head.

Leonardo De Luca

No, angel. I expect you to make a choice.

Serena Vale

What choice??

Leonardo De Luca

Stay here. With me. Under my protection. Or walk out that door....... And straight into their hands.

She glares at him, heart hammering.

Serena Vale

Sounds more like a threat than a choice.

Leo smirks.

Leonardo De Luca

Then choose wisely.

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