Book 1: Chapter 54

"I mean, it's just a suggestion Gabriella. I am not forcing you into anything that you don't want," Sebastian said, he tucked a strand of hair in Gabriella's face behind her ear.  "I just want to make sure you are safe and free from Enzo Saviano."

"And how does a marriage to you make me free from him?" Gabriella asked with a puzzled look.

She had felt overwhelmed and terrified when Enzo had suggested she play along and got married to him, even when Maria had tried to convince her to play along she still had plans to escape in the back of her head. 

"The mafia's have rules Gabriella, they are not fond of stealing other people's women. Whether she was bought or it was a legal marriage. If you're married to me, Enzo won't be able to touch you," Sebastian explained, his eyes locked on hers. "You'll be under my protection Gabriella, and he'll have to go through me to get to you."

Gabriella's expression softened slightly, considering Sebastian's words. Sh