Love & Hate

"Let me explain," he said apologetically, settling into a chair beside the bed, looking genuinely remorseful, though I couldn't shake off the feeling that his emotions could change. Meeting my gaze with a twisted grin, I boldly asked, "Could you release me from this situation?" He merely smiled and replied, "That's not an option." I knew his response would be this, so I pressed further, "I don't want to proceed with this forced marriage." His eyebrow raised in amusement, followed by a chuckle, "I believe I made it clear from the beginning that your choices are limited while you're under my care." Frustrated, I sighed. He continued, "But if that's what it takes to make amends, let's strike a deal." "What kind of deal are you offering?" I queried, intrigued yet wary. As the story unfolded, Elina's once-normal life took a dramatic turn when she was abducted by none other than Andrew, a feared mafia heir whose menacing presence haunted her nightmares. She found herself entangled in a world of secrets and strange occurrences, desperately trying to unravel the mysteries surrounding her kidnapping and the hidden past she shared with Andrew, a past that had been deliberately concealed from her.