Chapter 2 My Knight In Shining Armour

Isabella

"Alessandro," I called out, calmness settling deep within me. He moved forward slowly but steadily, his hands in his pocket. He winked at me and I couldn't help but smile in return. I noticed the grip on my arms loosen.

This was a good opportunity for me to escape.

With fluid movements, I kicked the stomach of the man who held my right hand, causing him to release his hold on me. The other guys charged on me while the man on my left tightened his grip on my left arm. I jabbed his nose and he released me immediately. I saw Alessandro join in, fighting the others.

My hair was yanked from behind making me scream in agony. The hold on my hair was released but the pain was still there. My scalp was burning.

"Grazie!" I shouted to Alessandro and returned to kicking some arses.

Moments later, whimpers of the men could be heard in the stillness of the night. Alessandro was still battling with Ian and I could tell none of them was willing to back down. Ian was momentarily distracted by the whimpers giving Alessandro the chance to give a sharp elbow to his jaw. Alessandro ran over to me, holding my hand as we took off.

"I didn't know you brought a car. Besides, how did you know where I was?" I inquired with raised brows as we got into the car.

"You seem to have forgotten I have a tracker on you." He smirks proudly. I hated the idea of my father having a tracker implanted in me but I was thankful he made that decision. Who knows? I would have been carried by some strange men to God knows where and I bet it would have been difficult to find me.

The people of the underground are ruthless. No single person had a heart. They all are cold hearted and kill their enemies without mercy and dad was no exception. Now that I think about the 'what ifs' surrounding his death, I can't help but wonder if he was killed by someone in the underground. Then again, how can that be possible? The mansion had tight security that would make invasion difficult for people.

"Who are those people and why are they after you?" Alessandro's question breaks through my thoughts.

"I have no clear idea but I think they were sent by someone probably from the underground to capture me." I sighed. "For a moment I was scared thinking they wanted me dead." Even though they were sent to capture me, what would my fate be in the hands of my captor if they had succeeded? I was born into a world full of darkness and now, I have to bear the consequences. I look out the window, my mind a jumbled mess of thoughts.

"We will get to the root of this but for now, that cut needs to be dressed." I had forgotten all about the cut on my arm but I was glad Alessandro remembered.

"We are here." He announced as the big black gate of the mansion opened allowing us access into the house. I stepped out of the car when it came to a stop.

"Welcome Ma'am!" The guards greeted in unison. I look around in surprise and then to Alessandro, wanting answers.

"I know you said we should allow them go back to their family but your mother disagreed. Moreover, they are happy to continue working for the Don's family." He explained running his hands through his hair. I stomped into the house angrily ignoring Alessandro's explanation.

Why would mom make them stay back? They have families out there. I don't want them risking their lives for nothing.

"Isa! Isa!" Alessandro screamed, running after me but I had no intention of stopping. He held my arm firmly and pulled me closer to him.

"Don't be in a rush to do anything Isa. Whatever decision Mrs. Ann makes is for the best." He tries explaining again.

"You don't seem to get it do you?" I shifted uneasily under his grip. "These people have families out there who are worried about them but they are here risking their lives to protect us!" I shouted.

"They are happy doing it, Isa." He pinched the bridge of his nose, clearly frustrated.

"Happy dying for us? How long are we going to have innocent blood on our hands?"

The darkness in this world is consuming. I don't want this life. I don't want people risking their lives for us!

"Alessandro," I sighed. "Just let me have a word with my mother. Those people out there–" I point to the exit. "They have to leave this place, they have families." I tried to break free from his hold but it was impossible.

He pushed me against the wall not too hard to injure me but enough to shock me.

"Don't do something you will regret later, Isa." There was barely any space between us. I could feel his hot breath on my skin. I suck in deep breath suddenly feeling too hot.

I trembled in his hold as his hand trailed my wet body then to my already hardened n*pples.

"Isa!" He growls, placing a kiss on my neck. I wonder what dad would have done if he ever got the hint that I was sleeping with his trusted guard. He would have been so disappointed but who cares? I've always had a crush on Alessandro ever since he stepped foot into this house. He was just so handsome and I never had a problem ending up on his bed.

I let out a startled gasp when his hands went inside my tube top and grab hold of my b**bs.

"Ales," I squirmed in discomfort. Noticing how uncomfortable I was feeling, he lifts me up while I wrap my legs around his torso. His lips on mine, kissing me softly but eagerly. The world around us seems to have disappeared leaving the both of us alone.

"What are you two doing?!" The voice echoed, bringing me back to my senses. I jumped off Alessandro in haste, pushing him away from me.