2: One Dance Led to a Kidnap

William's POV:

" William, Come on out. We gotta go " Max groaned. I came out and rolled my eyes. " I hate these Jule Balls " I complained. " Yule Ball " Max corrected. " Whatever " I rolled my eyes. " Come On William, we have to go. The Kraghors are coming too " Max said. I froze at that.

Kraghors were our enemies for generations. It all started when my great great great great grandfather was betrayed by the Kraghors. And yes, you are right. I am William Toscani. The 1st born of Nico Toscani and Minerva Toscani. Max was my younger brother. He was 19 and had been to the ball 2 times. I, on the other hand, despised the ball as I hated the masks and the ladies my father choose for me. I am 22 and have been to the ball 4 times. It's my 5th time.

" Come On, I'm ready " I announced. " Finally, His Majesty decided to give gold to this beggar " Max mocked. I held my head high and replied, " You should be thankful lowly beggar ". Max punched my shoulder. " Lowly Beggar my foot " he grumbled. I chuckled and we went to the garage. " Mom and Dad will be meeting us at the ball. They would be a bit late," Jayden said as we sat in the car. Jayden was the 2nd born of Nico Toscani. Not to mention, he was my half-brother. We shared a father but not a mother. Nico Toscani had two wives. Minerva Evans, my mother, and Daria Cecilia, Jayden's mother. My mother had died 2 years ago. So, I called Daria 'Mom'.

" Lost in thoughts, William " Jayden asked driving the car. " No, Not at all " I replied. They both snickered. I shook my head. " Fools " I mumbled.

Soon, we were at the ball. We entered and sat next to our allies, the Blayzes. My father has chosen Winter Blayze for me. I hate her. She's a total bitch. " Willy, How are you " Winter smiled at me and batted her eyelashes. I'm gonna puke. I felt like saying that I was fine but started to feel horrible after seeing your face. But the only thing that's gonna happen was Jayden and Max snickering and Mom and Dad's scolding. So, I just simply replied, " Fine ". I used my usual cold tone and expression. Winter understood my behavior and left our table. I hardly suppressed a laugh.

Other guests were entering the ballroom. I carelessly looked here and there when something, or rather say, someone, caught my eye. Her hair was as dark as the night. Her eyes were a beautiful shade of green. Just like a black cat. She was laughing while walking with a masked man. She went and sat with another person. The man started yelling at them. " What are you looking at? " Jayden asked. " Nothing, just going to ask someone for their first dance " I replied. " You're gay? " Max asked. I growled in response. He chuckled and said, " Go Willy ".

I got up from the table and put on my mask. I went to the other table and approached the lady. " My lovely lady, would you give me the honor of your first dance," I asked. She looked at the two men. They both nodded. She placed her hand in mine and replied, " Yes ".

We went and joined the dance. " Why did you ask me? " she asked. " Don't now. You just caught my eye " I replied. She chuckled. " Really? Why would someone like me catch the eye of a Mafia leader? " she asked. I was surprised by her wit. " How do you know? " I asked. " Your aura " she replied. " You're very intelligent... " I stopped as I realise that I didn't know her name. " What is your name? " I asked her. " Mackenzie Kraghor " she replied. My blood froze at that name. The 3rd born of Kaden Kraghor. A Kraghor female. " I- I have to g-go " I stuttered and went away. Leaving Mackenzie in the crowded ball.

I went away. Away from this place where she was. Jayden followed me out and said, " William, are you okay? " he asked. " I don't feel too good Jayden. Can you please call Dad and tell him I am going back to my condo " I replied. He nodded and went away dialing a number, probably Dad's.

I unlocked my car and was about to open the door when I felt tingles shoot down my shoulder. I can feel someone's hand. " Why did you leave? " an enchanting voice said. I turned around and asked, " Do you know who I am, Mackenzie? ". " No " she replied, " And I don't wanna know ". I cupped her porcelain cheeks. She was beautiful but my enemy. I dropped my voice to a whisper and said, " Go away Mac. Or else you will regret ever coming after me ". She chuckled. " You think Kraghors regret ". Her voice was filled with weird arrogance. " Okay, if you want this then fine," I said. She blinked a few times. Confused. I didn't let her be confused for long. I plunged the syringe that I held in my hand into her shoulder. She was about to say something but soon fainted.

I opened the door of the passenger's seat and placed her in. I sat in the driver's seat and drove to my condo.

SHE'S SO GONNA REGRET IT...

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Mackenzie's POV:

I woke up with my head hurting a bit. I looked here and there. It was a room. I was lying on a king-size bed. But where was I? It wasn't my home. Then slowly, all the memories of the ball and the talk with that red-eyed man came back. He did something to me and I fainted.

Suddenly, the door of the bathroom opened and in came a man. I can't deny that I was mesmerized. His wet black hair was falling in his red eyes. He was wearing dark blue pants with no shirt. He was well-built having eight-pack abs.

" Like what you see? " he smirked. I chuckled darkly. " Not at all ". " But I do " he replied nodding. My chuckles died. He was talking about me. That's when I realized that other than my undergarments, there was nothing to cover me. Where was my gown? I quickly pulled up the blanket and covered myself. He chuckled deeply, sending shivers down my spine. Saying I wasn't scared would be a lie. " Do you know who I am? " he asked. I shook my head. " I am William Toscani. The heir of the Toscani family. Miss Kraghor ". My heart stopped beating at that. Toscani family was our enemy for generations. " Let me go, " I said through gritted teeth. " Didn't I told you that you will regret ever coming after me? " he said. " What would you do? " I asked with a challenge in my voice. " I wouldn't do, I would take " he replied. " Then what would you take? " I growled. He leaned in and whispered in my ear, " Your virginity ".

I WAS DOOMED...