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Chapter five
Catalina
The man was simply infuriating!
"So, you’re saying I'm not a prisoner?"
"No."
"But I can't leave this manor?"
"No."
"And you say that because I'm safe here?"
"Yes, of course you are."
"So why can't I leave with a bodyguard?"
"For your continued safety.”
"And who exactly am I safe from?"
"The people who want to hurt you."
"And who are they?"
"We don't know."
I threw my hands in the air in exasperation. I felt like I was getting nowhere. Clearly he knew something that he didn't want me to know. Well, unfortunately for him, I could play mind games too.
Let's see who's more manipulative.
"So, what? Am I supposed to stay here indefinitely?"
"Yes."
"And who decides when I can leave?"
"I do."
"So, what does a girl have to do to get out of here?"
He cocked his head slightly at the change in tone of my voice, eying me warily. I closed the distance between us and placed both hands on his chest, running my hands over his designer suit. I had to give it him, the man kept in great shape. Beneath the expensive fabric, all I could feel was hard muscle. Running my hands down his front I could tell his abs were just as good. My brows raised involuntarily.
Impressive.
"Are you playing with me, Catalina?" he said in a low voice.
I smirked. "I'd love nothing more than to play with you, Luca." I looked at him with playful eyes, sliding my fingers under his belt and pulling him closer so he was mere inches from my face. "But right now, I want to leave this house."
His eyes darkened, the conflicted emotions evident on his face. Although I knew he wanted me, I could tell he was trying to restrain himself. Whether it was lust or anger he struggled to control, I couldn't tell.
He placed two hands on my shoulders, pulling my ear to his lips and speaking in a low tone. "You will remain here, Catalina, until I say you can leave." His tone sent shivers running down my spine, and his warm fingers gave me goosebumps as he slid them slowly down my arms and over my hands that were still hanging onto his belt. "But perhaps you don't really want to leave after all. You're playing a very dangerous game. If you're not careful, I may just play along."
My breathing hitched, and I could feel my heartbeat quickening in my chest as he leaned back to look me in the eyes.
Damn him and his sexy brooding eyes.
