You are pregnant

He didn't look at the man as he spoke, his tone low and deadly "What hand did you use?"

The man's body trembled violently. His mouth opened but no words came.

Silvio's lips curled into a cruel smile.With a fast move, he grabbed the man by the collar, yanking him toward a nearby table. The man's feet slid across the floor as he tried to resist but Silvio slammed him down with force. his body weight pinning the man's hands flat against the surface.

For a moment all that could be heard was the man’s panicked gasp. In one swift motion Silvio drove the blade into the man's palm. The man's scream rang out but the blood that spurted from his hand drowned out everything else, spilling onto the table.

Silvio’s eyes gleamed with a cold satisfaction as he twisted the knife, provoking another painful scream. He yanked out the blade and the man’s cries grew louder.

The room fell silent as Silvio strode to the front, his gaze sweeping over the rest of them. “Let this serve as a warning, anyone who dares lay a hand on her will suffer more than this” he growled

They nodded in unison, their eyes remained fixed on the floor “Yes don” their voices barely audible

Silvio's boots clicked steadily on the floor as he turned and strode toward Rosa. She still lay there, trembling, hair draped over her face. She had seen what he was capable of. Was she next? Would she be punished for trying to run?

Her heartbeat pounded so loudly in her ears but before she could gather her thoughts, Silvio scooped her up with ease, pulling her into his arms. She stiffened but didn’t dare to struggle.

The scent of him filled her senses as she buried her face against his chest, too terrified to move.

He carried her, not to the cold..empty room she feared, but toward her room.

He threw open the bathroom door and shoved her toward the tub.She stumbled, barely catching herself on the edge. Rosa’s pulse quickened..what is he going to do?

Silvio turned the faucet higher, the water hissing as it poured out. He grabbed the hand shower, holding it firmly.

The cold water hit her head soaking her hair and running down her body, dampening her shirt as she hugged her knees to her chest. Rosa's breath caught, her skin tightening from the shock.

Silvio's face stayed unreadable as he tossed the showerhead aside. He grasp her chin, forcing her to meet his eyes

“Do you think I'm someone to be trifled with?"

His voice was sharp, each word cold and threatening.

Tears welled up, slipping down her cheeks as the cold and fear overwhelmed her.

Silvio's voice cut through the silence "You better not cry." He leaned in, his breath hot against her ear “Do you?"

Rosa's voice trembled as she whispered “No”

Silvio's gaze darkened "Why do you keep making me angry, huh? Do you want to see me turn into a monster?"

Rosa stayed silent, her heart racing in her chest, but Silvio's frustration snapped "Answer me!" he Roared

"No" her voice cracked, barely a sound.

His hand shot out, gripping her chin tighter, forcing her to meet his eyes. "Listen carefully and make sure these words stick in your head.

You belong to me. I own you. No matter how far you run... l will find you. And the next time you try to escape, l will make sure you're in a wheelchair for the rest of your life. Do you understand?"

Rosa's body shook as his words sank in, each one a cold, sharp blade. She nodded, unable to form words.

Silvio's lips crashed down on hers,cold and hard. Rosa tried to push him away, her hands against his chest but he was strong. Her chest heaved with panic, and her body burned with disgust. She twisted, but he held her fast.

He pulled back slightly, his eyes narrowing.

"What?" he asked, his voice dripping with frustration

Rosa's breath hitched as she stared back at him, her tears falling uncontrollably. She bit her trembling lip

"You are mine" he murmured "And I do whatever I want with you. Understand?"

Without another word, his lips crushing hers, hard and demanding. Rosa's hands stayed at her sides, her tears falling without resistance. The sound of her dress ripping echoed in the room, but she couldn't focus on anything except him lifting her up and carrying her to the bed. He threw her down, kissing her fiercely, not giving her a chance to breathe.

*****

The morning light slipped through the curtains but Rosa winced as she shifted, the soreness in her legs reminding her of the night before. She drew her knees to her chest, trying to hold herself together. The memories of his hand, his touch.. made her stomach twists. Glancing around the room, she realized she was alone.

She bit her lips as tears spilled down freely. This isn't how it was supposed to be. The words echoed in her mind, she had always imagined giving her first time to someone she loved..not the man she hated.

****

A month passed in a blur. Rosa was still trapped on the private island, her world confined to the four walls of her room. She hadn't stepped outside since that night with Silvio. She hadn't seen him since, either.

A few days ago, she had fallen sick, a fever that left her weak and shivering. Dr. Mira had come and taken a sample, her face unreadable as she worked as if Rosa's presence meant nothing to her.

The door creaked open, pulling Rosa from her thoughts. Dr. Mira entered, her expression sharp as ever, with the maid trailing behind her, her eyes avoiding Rosa's.

Rosa caught the coldness in Dr. Mira's gaze as it flicked over her. The woman's disdain was clear.. Rosa had always felt it, even without explanation. And She didn't care.

"Congratulations, Miss” Dr. Mira said, her voice sharp as she spoke "You are pregnant”