Book 1: Chapter 6

Gabriella opened her eyes slowly, her vision blurry, she noticed what seemed to be two shadows standing afar. She blinked twice as the blurry vision became clearer revealing Enzo with his hands in his pocket speaking to the female doctor earlier in the day.

"How is she now?" Enzo asked the doctor, his tone hushed.

"Much better, thank goodness the blow to her head wasn't severe. I will advise she get some rest, I noticed some unusual markings on her-"

"You didn't touch her, did you?" 

"On your request, I didn't, but she needs to be checked."

"Very well, you may leave. Maria will take it from here," Enzo muttered. The doctor nodded and left the room closing the door behind her. 

"Looks like our little bait is awake," he chuckled walking over to Gabriella, he reached out to touch her cheek but she moved her head to the side irritated and angered by the feel of his hand on her skin. 

He touched her chin and tilted her head forcefu