CHAPTER 69

When Dante stopped in front of another door Brie looked at her surroundings.It's still dark as hell in here and the few lights aren't even providing enough light in there,she shifted on her feet and saw two guys stationed not far from the door.One can barely see them standing there with their black outfits.

As Brie stood,she can't help but have a hollow feeling in the pit of her stomach, whatever she is about to encounter she won't like it one bit and when Dante thrust her into the open room she stumbled and gasped falling to the ground.On her hands and knees she whimpered in pain when her knees scrape the cold hard concrete floor.

Her neatly tied ponytail is also loose and it covered her face,when she removed her hair from her face the smell of urine mixed with blood hit her nose,the smell making her want to puke,covering her nose she stood up and faced Dante.Whatever words she wanted to flung at him caught in her throat when she saw the one man who makes her heart skip a beat.

"Giovanni..."His name coming out in a mere whisper.

His whole body is covered with blood,some dry,some fresh and still dripping,Brie gasped when she saw the knife marks that covered him too,tears glistened in her eyes as she saw every visible burn wound on him.What have they done to him she thought.How is he still alive after the amount of blood he lost.

She ran over to him and touched him but he hissed out in pain immediately her hands drop,her tears are streaming down her face she feels his pain,feels his vulnerability.How can they do this to him, how long will he recover from these wounds....if he'll even recover another voice whispers softly.

Brie clamped a hand over her mouth and turned away from him, she can't bear to see him like this....all open and bare.It's too much for her,her body began to shake uncontrollably as she cried out.

She has no clue for how long she cried but Dante didn't bother her instead he stood before the door....unfazed."Tesoro....."Her storm of tears decreased the second she hears that gentleness.Brie spun around to face him,to look at him.To make sure he is the one who had called out to her.

Those piercing hazel eyes stared back at her....and what she saw in them broke her heart further.....Defeat....is what she can see in them and regret too.But he has nothing to regret,instead she should feel regret for not working hard enough to find him....if only she had tried harder....look harder....searched harder...then he wouldn't have endured this much pain or agony.

"I'm sorry."Brie hiccuped,her tears flowing again."I-....I...."

"Shhh....tesoro."He assured her."I'm okay."He tried to crack a smile but Brie can see it's taking all his strength.

"You-....you not okay."She finally managed."Look at you.What have they done to you."

"I've had worse tesoro.Trust me."He chuckled softly,Brie almost didn't hear him.

"This isn't funny."She said sorrowfully."I looked everywhere for you,followed every lead but.....-"She trailed off.

"Hush now micetta."He spoke in a very tender way."You found me that's all that matters."Brie nodded unconvincingly."Come closer there's something I need to tell you."

"Take him off!"Brie ordered Dante.

"And do you think I'm that stupid."He threw at her.

"Brielle....-"Giovanni's tone called to her,she focused her attention on him.She moved closer but doesn't know what to do, because touching him is definitely out of the question."Whatever happens.....-"

"No,no,no."She shook her head."Don't say that please.Giovanni no."

"Whatever happens."He started again."I-....I love you Brielle Valetti."Brie felt her world turn before it stood still again,she gazed back at him with big huge eyes...she can't believe she had heard him utter those words....LOVE.Yes she loves him with everything in her but she never thought he would return that love.Hearing him say he loves her....completes her,makes her whole.

"I love you too!"She returned as fresh tears flowed again."I missed you."She croaked out past her clogged up throat.

"I missed you more mi amore."He said pained."I-...."

"Time's up!"Dante chirped in grabbing Brie by the hair causing her to gasp in pain and shock.

"Let her go!"Gio yelled at Dante,he pulled on the chains violently, blood oozing out again more than before."Get your filthy hands off her!"

"You in no position to do anything."He told Giovanni."You just sit-... Oh wait."He laughed."You can't sit.Just hang in there,while Brielle and I have a nice conversation."He threw Brie on the chair that's situated near the table,next he tied her hands with rope at the back."Your beloved is making things harder than need be,all he has to do is sign over power of authority unto me then I'll decide if I want to let the two of you go.....but if you refuse,I'll happily kill my brother ,then have my fun with you and allow all my men to take turns before I kill you too."

Brie looked at him with pure hatred in her eyes,but what this asshole doesn't know is,Rocco has already tracked down her location and soon this place will be covered with all the Valetti men so for now she'll play along with his stupid game and let him think he's won.

"I'll sign whatever you want."She kept her tone even and controlled she can't afford for him to pick up that she's lying."When Giovanni left I was given power of authority to check over and sign any big business deals.So getting him to sign anything is useless.I'll give you what you want,in exchange for our freedom."She made sure to keep eye contact as she spoke,to seem convincing."But before I sign anything I need you to remove those chains on Giovanni's wrists and ankles."

Dante chuckled."You not in any position to tell me what to do."

"Then I won't do what you want."Brie simply said."Remove him and I'll give you what you want.Or are scared?"

"Scared of what?"He asked.

"Giovanni?"She met his gaze."He's in no position to fight or resist you.He can barely move.So why are you so afraid to let him go. You can easily kill him if you choose,then why the hesitation."

She can see him thinking her words over,she has to make them get Giovanni off those chains,his body can't take anymore.And she is afraid that he won't recover from this serious injuries that he has. His silence is making her doubt that he'll comply to her demands but a second later,he called the two guards that she has seen standing outside,not long they began to remove the chains.

Brie watched and hissed when Giovanni fell to the ground with a loud bang ,she can see the fall has hurt him further because he is lying on the floor motionless.Her heart goes out to him,she can't fathom how they can do this to him,how do they expect him to survive this ordeal,to heal from their extreme force of punishment.

"I've done my part,now it's your turn."Dante said coming to stand next to her with a file in his hands."Sign?!"He ordered,throwing the file on the table along with a pen.

This animal has no manners she thought.She has no power of authority but Dante doesn't have to know that, she'll make him think that he has the upper hand here,only to stall time until Rocco and the rest get here.

"How am I suppose to sign with my hands tied?"She asked,he sighed before cutting off the ropes,she took another look at Giovanni and he still hasn't moved,that worried her.Nothing should happen to him,no matter what nothing should harm him.If he had to die, she'll die with him.

Falling in love wasn't on her agenda but eventually it happened and now she can't picture her life without him.He is a part of her he made sure to worm his way into her life and unknowingly she fell hard for him,body,mind,heart and soul.

There is no going back,she is in this world,in this life and all that's left to do is embrace it and stand next to him and rule as his Donna. As husband and wife they must stand together and fight as one and she'll do her best to be the Donna he and his family needs even though half of them don't accept her fully yet.

Brie picks up the pen and stares at the paperwork before her."I need to read through this,to make sure you this is not trick.I don't trust you."

"There is no time for that,sign the damn papers or I'll kill Giovanni right before your eyes."He took out his gun and pointed it in Giovanni's direction.

Brie can see he means it,her gaze fell on Gio again.He is still in the same position....not moving at all.Dropping the pen she quickly rushed over to him to check on him,she felt his pulse....it's weak she can hardly feel it.Fear settled in once again.

"What the fuck are you doing?!"Dante yelled at her."Get up!"

"He needs a doctor."Brie said worriedly."He won't make it."

"I don't give a fuck!"Dante uttered cruelly.

Brie reached out to touch him,but pulled her hand back again how can she touch him,when any touch will be painful."Giovanni...."She softly whispered,she let her fingers graze his stubble,his hair has grown longer almost making him unrecognizable.She must think of a way to him out of here....now.Or else it might too late and she can't lose him just yet,not when she's just found him,it's too soon.