filled the room, his entire being radiated power and danger. She felt

pull her in. But she saw no way out, no rescue in this moment. Dante wa

voice breaking under the strain. "But I

med even tinier. He moved closer, his breath hot on her

k in her throat. She felt scared. Terrifi

his voice harsh. "I can d

nse her fear and it excited him. He loved these situations having power o

finding a bit of bravery. "If you think I'

't as easy as firing a gun. Murder leaves evidence, a path to follow. I've got enough rivals trying to track me down-I don't n

he knew she was right-he wouldn't kill her. At least,

, her voice shaking even

em. "Now, you're staying where I can see you until I work

ouder out of frustration. "I wasn't there fo

peaking but . "I believe people have motives. And whethe

n't figure out. She had no clue what he meant, but one thing was obvious: Dant

at do you want me to do? Just sit here

old. "You've got guts, I'll say that. Mos

ed at her, but she stood up straight

, his voice fir

the room feel small making it hard for her to breathe. He kept his

wouldn't let him win even though everything

as I think it's needed. Vince will get you what you need, but don't plan anything.

in her mind. A jail. That's what this was. And Dan

she spoke again. "You ca

th wicked joy. "I don't need forever. Just enough t

g-they were a guarantee. She wasn't trapped here. She was a chess piec

oice smooth as silk. "Tomorrow, we'll

the room with the same quiet deadly smoothness he had entered with. The door shut

e earlier seemed to linger in the air hovering like a dark cloud above her. Aria moved

crush her spirit. Whatever scheme he had in mind, she had to

t Dante unsettled her-beyond his clear influence. The way he eyed her bothered her most, as i

ith a strategy. She

uth of her predicament hit her. Dante had t

reminder of her isolation. The world beyond continued wit

t what the next day would bring, but one thing was clear: she had to stay st