Book 1: Chapter 44

How much should she reveal? How could she ensure Sebastian's safety and her own? The last thing she wanted was to get Sebastian involved in her mess. She took a deep breath, choosing her words carefully.

"Sebastian, I... I can't talk about it over the phone. I'm not in immediate danger, but it's complicated. I need you to trust me and please, don't try to find me," she said, her voice firm yet gentle, trying to protect him from the dangerous web she was caught in.

"It's on the news that you are getting married to Enzo Saviano and we both know that isn't possible, he is holding you hostage and I suspect it's because of your father, did your father have a deal with him?" Sebastian asked, his voice desperate.

"Sebastian, please just listen to me. I need you to be safe, and the best way to do that is to stay away. I... I have to handle this on my own," she choked out, her voice thick with unshed tears.

"Just answer the question, Gabriella, are you being held host