IN THE ARMS OF DEATH

d princess with her prince charming. The make-up is perfect, conveying a serenity that does n

nvolved in this? I drugged him with Aunt Giulia's help, removed our c

lready married. I look at the ring and think I am free of

d Giullia had made a colossal mistake. Her niece, well, she was just a girl, s

ouldn't comprehend the gravity of the stupidity she had committed and the trouble she c

out thinking straight. It seemed to be the only way out at that moment. And Aun

onstrous individual," her aunt argued. Olivia sighed deeply, turned, and sat down, hoping they would unde

see him as people judged him, as a cruel, heartless man. Although she had heard terrible things, she refused to believe they

ot what everyone thinks," he repeated for the thousand

blonde hair. She took a deep breath and looked at her niece

e and hugged her tightly, hoping she understood the gravity of the situati

e declared, but it seemed Rachel wa

nd grandfather find out what you did

e; I think it can work," declared Aunt Giulia, who had

n disbelief, thinking her sister

k," she said, receiving only a nod from her sister. H

us? You know him, and that

she had turned fifteen, she had always found a way to get his attention, but he never looked at her with interest. She had always found him fascinating, and, what was worse, she still did. Besides, he had always been kind. Ever since that night on

st be waiting for me," I said,

er; it feels like I am being sold or sacrificed. I say goodbye to everyone

me smile because she know

because of me. I feel bad about the situation, but there's no undoing it; I keep watching the town, and the road gets more deserted with every turn until I realize we're

was already expecting it. We pass through

llows a tree-lined path. Soon, a large house stands out. The view enchants me. It looks like it's floating, but it's built high above the ground, and the lights around the gardens an

ice that he is looking at me with an unfriendly expression. He's never looked at me like th

say and roll my eyes. That shows I was right; he is angry. I even

f he finds out I am a virgin. I'm sure of it. I'd better not upset him; the only thing that matters is that I'm free of that monster. I grab my luggage from the car and follow him, looking a

rs when I realize I'm being watched and open the door, allowing me to enter. The room

ess," I hear his deep, mocking voice

king at him over my shoulder. I see him

that I have you here". Hearing what he just said, seriously, what did he say?

bags. He speaks again, sna

it sounded like I was

causing." Watching him leave, I felt better. I took a moment to grab

ght. Two more trips and m

put on something comfortable. I leave the room, and there is no sign of him. I take the opportunity to get to know the house, which is very cozy, with a fireplace and

abbing my cell phone to take a picture.

ghts. Seeing him like this, it is evident that he still thrills me. He is wearing black pants and a white shir

tried to seduce him and got rejected. I promised myself never to try to seduce him again. I tried dating other men,

in the eye since that night

going into town; do you ne

a pleasant smell. When I get to my room, I throw myself on the bed, grab the pillow, put it in my mouth, and scream.

nd the house, which is in total silence. I walk to the balcony and lie on one of the lounge ch