4 Chapter Four.

I ravage through my clothes trying to find a decent nightdress. Thank heavens I did. It was a long purple nightdress with a matching gown. When I got out from my bathroom, I was met by Raul, sited at my make up table, but he had shoved all my make up into my drawers, and his laptop filled the table. He had glasses on and God forgive me, but he was smoking hot and I couldn't help but stare. Beside the fact that his eyes were fixed on his laptop, he smirked again.

"You stare too much. Just talk." he says, eyes fixed on his laptop, in his normal cold tone.

"You scare too much so talking is not an option." I reply trying to hide my fear.

I comfortably slip inside my duvet and purr as I cuddle myself. Immediately I shut my eyes, I get the unmistakable feeling of being watched. But it wasn't creepy, rather comforting. That scared me.

"I guess you're not afraid of me Princess. I honestly hoped you were instead." Raul says, with an expressionless face.

"What made you say that?"

"You're so relaxed around me. If you knew what I was you would be shivering right now."

"You're a cold blooded, heartless, merciless murderer who knows no feeling but hate, anger and thirst for blood. Even if you're all that, you don't want anyone messing with your stuff. And sadly, I'm your stuff. So I know you're using me to make people fear you. As long as that keeps me safe, then I'm okay with that."

With that I shut my eyes, right after I saw amusement in his eyes for a split second. I chuckle and fall asleep. Well I thought I did, but then a while later, I felt someone slip into bed with me I could feel his breath on my face and it smelled like mint. That gave me comfort enough to sleep in peace.

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I am woken up softly by Elizabeth. I expect to see an empty bed but Raul is still there. Shirtless.

As much as I want to admire his beautifully embroidered chest, I need to get ready. just before I could get off, he holds my hand tightly.

"Where are you going Principessa?" His morning voice is on another level of hot.

"I need to get ready..."

"But I'm not ready yet."

"I just want to..."

"Stay."

"But I..."

"It was not up for discussion."

With that, he pulled me down. One look at Elizabeth and she left without a word.

After she left, I felt scared. Of Raul. He noticed and smirks.

"There is that fear I was looking for."

He lets go of my hand and goes to his room.

I am still loading what he meant. I guess I got too comfortable with him, I forgot he was the devil. I take a shower, freshen up and Elizabeth helps me dress.

I was sure I had nailed it. Well at least Elizabeth told me so.

I was in a red dress that drew me out with all my curves, which I never knew I had. it had a laced chest and sleeves and it reached my lower thigh. Elizabeth let my hair flow but heavily curled the ends. She applied light make up on me and honestly I thought I looked awesome. For some reason I wanted to please Raul.

When I came downstairs, everyone's eyes were on me and I noticed Raul wasn't at the table. Although I was disappointed, I still put on a smile and walked down. Wallace moved the chair for me and as I sat down, he whispered to my ear,

"You are so fucking beautiful princess."

I chuckled and he smiled at me. Just before I could speak further, Raul's aura of death preceded him and I was paralyzed. I slowly turned to look up to see him looking down at Wallace with rage in his eyes. His eyes then locked with mine for a full second and I saw death. He slowly came down the stairs and in my head I was playing a death song.

Before I could move he gave Wallace a stern look.

"Listen to me, it you don't take six steps back I will send you six feet under."

There was an eerie sincerity in his voice that scared me to the core. Wallace moved back very fast as Raul took my arm and put me behind him.

"As for you, let's go." He said staring intensely into my eyes and I nodded like a good little dog. He took me to his car and we got in. As soon as we did, the car was filled with rage. a burning rage.

"I am so so sorry Raul. I won't do it again." I snapped. He came closer to me and my heart stopped. He then starts breathing on my neck and whispers,

"You are mine. Only mine. You are so fucking beautiful and I am the only one who should tell you that. Nobody else. You look like a goddess principessa and if I see anyone lay his eyes on you, then I will gorge them out."

Part of what he said made me feel happy, but then part of it made me scared. Not only was he scary, he was possessive. Really possessive. I nod and the rest of the drive goes in silence. We arrive at the biggest mall I have ever seen. It was beautifully embroidered.ACCARDI.

"What a lovely name." I say out loud.

"Very soon it will be yours." Raul says. After a second, it hit me. Of course! It's his!

I couldn't hide my excitement and I almost jumped on him.

We were welcomed by the manager and once we walked in, I never wanted to walk out. Not because of the beauty of the place, but because of the people. There were all classes of people here and they all seemed to enjoy it here. I stood for a while to enjoy the view of people. As I was looking at them, one lady just looked at me with an eerie smile. Just then, Raul took my hand and led me to the clothes store.

I have never felt so out of place. The store was beautiful. I honestly loved it, but it spoke elegance, What surprised me was that the prices were not exaggerated. No wonder business was booming for Raul. He knew how to balance. I chose several dresses, with Raul's approval of course, and when I went to try on the last one, I saw the woman who smiled weirdly at me and she told me to shut up. The next thing I know, I had a gun to my head and she led me out.

When Raul saw me, he was worried. But when he saw the woman,I saw hellfire in his eyes.

"Let her go Marie." He demanded.

"Nei Raul. Why her? I have lived to love you. You were promised to me when we were still kids. I have always been there for you and now here you are, getting married to this wanabe holy joe. You know what, if I can't have you, I will make sure nobody does either.

With that she corks the gun.

Raul quickly draws his out and shoots her leg. In anger, she tries to shoot Raul when he is still reloading, but I instinctively jump in and my shoulder gets caught in the crossfire. All of a sudden, worry is written all over Raul's face as he taps my head while calling my name. Before I pass out, I see Marie being dragged away by Raul's men. And Raul calling my name, so worried. What was even worse was that his worried face was so hilarious, I was strongly resisting the urge to laugh. Just then, I saw black...and stars....and Raul carried me into his arms....then black again.