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Cataleya Valentina Velez:

'Goodmorning!' Neveah screams as she walks over to me. She looks happy, making me smile instantly.

Leon sure is good for her.

'You finally decided to get out of bed, huh?' Celine jokes as she shoves a glass of water towards Kai. 'I wouldn't mind staying in bed a little longer.' She groans as she grabs a water bottle from the stack.

'We have to talk later.' She states clearly, leaving no time to debate, and I nod. I just know it has something to do with her and Leon.

I have to talk about her as well. I need to talk about the fact that Rio has been weird around me lately. I mean I get it, but it's getting out of hand.

'We should probably head back, come on.' Celine gets up and rolls Kai back to the cars. Neveah waits for me and together we walk back to the others.

Rio, Leon, Marco, and Brandon are standing near the cars, talking about something. There's a bit of tension between the Curzio's and I wonder why.

'I'm going to wait in the car.' Celine sighs as she rolls towards Rio's car. Neveah sighs deeply and turns to me. 'I'll see you there?'

She nods and walks over to Leon's car. I turn towards the others and smile at Brandon. He walks over to me and sighs deeply. 'The Curzio's are hot but problematic as fuck.' 'They indeed are.'

'Ready to go?' Brandon asks as we walk back to the car. I nod and hop in the front seat, no way that I'm sitting in the back again.

To my surprise, Marco is going to be driving again. 'I thought you said you wanted to drive today?' I ask Brandon, looking at him through the rearview mirror. 'Marco was a whiney bitch and threw a tantrum last night.' He groans.

I can't help but laugh. The so-called tough Marco Barsetti threw a tantrum because he wanted to drive.

'Oh god, just what we need!' Brandon groans, staring in front of us. Rio and Leon are standing very close, looking at each other as if they're ready to kill one another. 'What's going on?'

'Something about Steel and Neveah.' Steel and Neveah? I watch as Leon walks over to his car, leaving Rio frustrated and obviously angry. 'What's going on with them?'

'It's too early for me to care, wake me up when we make a pitstop will you?' I watch as he lays down in the back, not caring about a seatbelt at all. 'You're just like Neveah, tired all the time.'

He chuckles and moves before finding a comfortable position. It looks weird, but whatever works for him floats my boat.

I turn back to the men who are still talking outside. Marco listens to Rio's rant and tries to calm him down the best he can. They certainly are close. But Leon and Rio are closer. I wonder what Brandon meant with Steel and Neveah because I don't understand why Neveah would have anything to do with Steel.

Suddenly they both turn to me, drilling their eyes through me. I keep my eyes on them, mostly Marco since Rio scares me. Well, he doesn't scare me, he's just too intense.

Marco smiles at me and looks at Rio before walking to the car. I fasten my seatbelt and wait until Marco's in the car before I look at Rio. He's still looking at me and doesn't move at all. 'Ready to go?'

I want to look at Marco since he's talking to me, but I can't. I can't look away from Rio. His eyes are forcing me to keep looking at him. It's strange and terrifying.

'Yes, let's go.' Marco starts the car and drives to the exit. We have been standing at the same spot for hours, but we needed to wait for the little latch to open.

As soon as we're back on land, Marco turns on the radio. We race away, not waiting for the others at all.

'Why is Brandon sleeping again?' He asks, looking back at his sleeping brother. I didn't even realize that he was asleep already. 'He said he was tired.'

'Of course, he is.' He huffs, before switching the gears. 'Marco?'

He looks at me before turning his gaze back on the road. 'Yes, Leya?' Let's just hope he answers...

'What's going on between Rio and Leon?' He goes quiet for a second and takes a deep breath. 'I shouldn't be telling you.'

'Does it have something to do with Neveah?' I watch as his grip around the wheel tightens. He doesn't even have to say it. I already know the answer. 'You have to tell me if she's in danger-' 'Leon would never put her in danger. He'll protect her with all he has.' I know but-

'That's not what I asked.' His lips curl up a little and he nods, 'I know.'

'Please just tell me what's going on?'

'Hunter is the one who killed her family and apparently Gabriël had something to do with it too. Rio made her kill him behind Leon's back. Let's just say, he's not happy about it.' He groans, driving past all the cars that are driving according to the speed limit.

'Wait what?' He nods and looks at me for a second, smiling like crazy. 'There's a lot you don't know about Cataleya.'

'Enlighten me.' I smile, hoping that he will. This might get him into trouble, but no one needs to know. Brandon's asleep so this can simply stay between us.

'Neveah's family was killed by Hunter's men, Gabriël, the guy that she kissed at the club and the one who we took with us-' I nod and wait for him to continue, 'He was there that night. He killed her family with some others. Rio told her and she killed him.' She didn't tell me that...

'And he did all of that behind Leon's back, which is why he's so angry right now?' Marco simply takes a deep breath and nods. 'Why did Rio do it?'

Marco furrows his brow, not understanding what I'm talking about. 'Why did Rio tell Neveah and let her kill Gabriël?'

He opens his mouth but closes it almost immediately because he doesn't know what to say. 'I honestly don't know.' He says after a while.

'Rio is going to fucking kill you.' Brandon groans from behind. I look over my shoulder and gulp, hoping that he won't tell anyone about what he just heard. If he even heard anything.

But by the looks of it, he did.

'Oh shut the fuck up, she deserves to know.' Marco sneers. The two of them have a weird relationship if you ask me.

I don't have any siblings, so I don't know how this works. It's just weird.

Either they fight all the time or they love each other to death. No in-between.

'Stop at the next gas station, I need to pee.' Brandon mumbles as he sits up straight and leans forward a little. 'We literally just started driving.' 'I don't care! I have to fucking pee!'

I giggle as the two argue about the matter and look outside, taking in the beauty of the scenery around us. All I see is nature.

Different shades of green and brown cover the land as far as the eye can see. It's absolutely stunning.

'Fine!' Marco groans as he starts driving on the right lane. 'So we're going to stop?'

'Yes, I'm not keeping in my pee for another second!' Brandon exclaims as he smiles at me. Of course, he got his way with his brother. He practically always does. 'You better keep it in after, because I'm not stopping again.'

'We'll see about that one brother.' It takes a few more minutes until we finally see a gas station, and we pull up.

Brandon instantly jumps out of the car and rushes to the bathrooms, as we slowly get out. It's hot outside, way hotter than in the car since there's air conditioning there.

I take off my jacket and throw it in the back, before turning towards Marco. 'Brandon can be such an idiot sometimes.'

'I love him, he's great.' I chime, making him chuckle softly. 'He likes you too.'

'Can I drive?' I ask, not even knowing why I'm asking. I just want to drive again, I like it a lot. 'I don't know..'

I sigh and look back at the little building Brandon went in. 'I mean, you don't even know where to go.' 'Navigation system, that's what they're for you know.'

He looks at me, I can feel it, and sighs deeply. 'Sure, why not.' He throws the keys my way and smiles. 'Just don't get us killed.'

My lips curl up and I almost go in for a hug, but decide not to.

Marco is a nice man, and certainly not ugly, but the last time I checked he still works for Rio. He could still betray me and tell him all about our little conversation, getting me in trouble again.

'Thank you.' He nods and waits for me to get back into the car. I hop in and set everything right, moving the seat closer to the wheel and adjusting the mirrors to my height.

Marco gets into the car as well and smiles at me. 'You like driving?' 'I love driving.' I smirk as I turn to him. 'Good to know.'

I stare at the building again, trying not to blush. This man is insane.

Brandon walks out of the building, within his arms a bunch of snacks, and looks at us, furrowing his brow before he walks closer and gets in.

'Girl, why are you driving?' He asks leaning on my shoulder a little. 'Because she wanted to.' Marco answers for me.

'First off, I don't remember asking you. And second, Rio is going to kill you.' Brandon sneers at his brother.

If I had a brother and he would talk to me like that, I would fucking hit him. Especially if he's younger than me.

But then again, I don't know how siblings work since I don't have any.

'No, he won't. We'll be there before him and he won't find out because you,' He turns back, facing his little brother, 'Won't say a thing. Right?'

I look back at Brandon and wait for him to answer, but all he does is smirk. 'What do I get in return?'

I can't keep in my laughter and turn to Marco. I'm on Brandon's side with this one because I would probably do the same.

'I'll keep our house clean.' He groans, making Brandon think about it for a while. 'And?' 'And you can have the big room...'

That's what he wanted and he smiles. 'And I want to sit in the front.' Marco sighs deeply, making it sound like he's ready to kill his own brother, but steps out of the car. They switch seats and we're off again, driving to our destination.

It takes a few hours, but we get there before the sun sets. There's a big black, metal-looking fence, bigger than the others we've seen, around a big field. Is this all theirs?

'You'll love it.' Marco mumbles, leaning on my shoulder a little. I almost gasp for air at the sudden touch and grip onto the wheel as I make a turn towards the golden gate.

There's a huge driveway with trees and vineyards everywhere, creating the loveliest landscape I've ever seen, and in the distance, a big fountain, with behind it a huge mansion. Holy shit...

I almost crash against one of the trees as I admire the true beauty of the house. It's neoclassical, looking like a temple made for Greek gods, mixed with modern. An absolute great mix if you ask me.

'And this isn't even all of it.' Brandon smiles, pointing at the other buildings around. They're the same design as the one in front of us, just a bit smaller.

'Shit.' Marco groans as we get closer and closer. There are cars parked next to the fountain. Two to be precise. 'They're here already.'

'You're screwed. I had nothing to do with this. I was asleep!' Brandon shouts as I slowly come to a stop. I don't care that I was driving, or that Rio is waiting for us at the door, I'm simply admiring the structures around me.

'Why is she driving?' Rio snarls from all the way to the door. I ignore his comment and continue to look around.

There are at least five other buildings at this place, all with the same, gorgeous design. Please tell me that Neveah and I can share one for our own... The entire place is open, green as far as the eyes can see, and trees lining up the driveway.

'Velez,' I look at Rio as he waits for me at the door. Brandon and Marco already went inside apparently. 'you're late.' 'As if you care.' I mumble as I walk up the five steps leading to the big wooden doors.

He walks inside and moves without looking back. Should I follow him or- I glance around, enjoying everything while I can. Just like in France, there's a huge chandelier hanging from the ceiling, with a staircase leading up to the second floor. It's absolutely gorgeous.

'Move Velez.' I roll my eyes and follow his frame to another room, where everyone else is seated at an enormous table filled with food.

'Took you long enough!' Neveah shouts from the other side of the room. She runs over to me and hugs me tightly. 'I thought I lost you for a second.' She whispers, slowly letting me go. 'I drove, so that would be impossible.'

'Why were you driving?' Rio asks, totally knowing no boundaries of a private conversation. 'I let her.' Marco answers for me, making me sigh deeply. I was going to cover for us, come up with a lie or something, but he just had to ruin it.

'And what did I tell you about-' 'He got tired, so he let me.' I quickly ad, making Rio look at me again. 'Is that so?'

I nod and keep my eyes on him, not letting him win this time.

'Even after all the hours of rest?' He continues, moving closer to me. I nod and straighten my back, trying to come off just as confident as him.

'Does it really matter who drove?' Celine sighs, getting up from her chair. 'They got here, that's all that matters right?'

Rio sighs deeply and turns towards Marco for a second. What's his deal?

'Can we just eat, I'm starving?' Everyone looks at Brandon, who is obviously ready to eat something now. 'Yes please!'

Everyone takes a seat. Everyone except Rio and I. The only place available is next to Neveah, but then I would have to walk past him, and I don't want to do that right now. He's angry for some reason and I don't understand why.

'Rio leave her alone.' Celine groans as she pours herself something to drink. I turn the other way and wait for him to move, but he doesn't. He simply follows my body to the chair and takes a deep breath.

'Rio-' He stalks out of the room and goes to the right, leaving all of us behind.

'Well, I'm not going to wait for him to get back.' Brandon exclaims before munching down on some chicken. We all laugh and enjoy our meal.

'This place is huge.' Neveah smiles at me and I nod. 'Trust me, this isn't even half of it.' Leon proudly answers, watching Neveah blush like crazy. I wonder what happened on their way here.

'I don't think you'll survive Cataleya.' I turn to the person who has not said a word ever since I entered the house. Kai is still in a wheelchair and smirks at me. 'What?'

'You have to share this place with Rafael.' What the fuck is he talking about? He nods at my confusion and takes another bite from his steak. 'What does he mean?' I ask the others in the room and they all go silent.

All except Neveah. 'I told him you wouldn't stay with him and that you would stay with us, but Tiago says it's not possible.'

'I'll even sleep on the fucking couch, I'm not staying in this house with him alone.' I state, turning to Tiago. 'You'll have a lock on your room and if he wanted you dead, he would've killed you already, little one.'

That's not what I'm afraid of...

'Please don't make me stay alone with him, I can stay with Celine, right?' She shakes her head and points at Kai. 'I need to stay with him...'

'What about you?' I ask Brandon and Marco, but they shake their heads as well. 'Unless you want to sleep in the same bed as me?' Marco smirks, making me roll my eyes.

If it's the only option, I'll take it.

'Just stay with him for one night, see what happens. If you really don't like it, I'll stay with him okay?' Leon suggests, making me look at him immediately.

I have to survive one night with the man I fear. The man that kissed me twice by now. The man that makes me interested in sex. Well, I'm fucked...

'I still think she can come with us.' Neveah states, making me look at her again. 'She can sleep on the couch. Or you'll sleep on the couch.' She chimes at Leon, making him shake his head. 'No way am I sleeping on the couch, cara.'

'Well, Leya is not going to stay in this house with Rio by herself for the entire-' 'It's fine.' Her eyes widen as she slowly turns her gaze to me. 'What?'

I nod and smile at her, reassuring her that I'll be fine. 'Let's see what happens after one night, I guess.'

'But what if he-' 'Leon said there was a lock on the door, so I should be fine. Right?'

She sighs deeply and glares at Leon before turning back to me. 'Are you sure?'

'I'll come running to you if I need anything.' I state, taking a bite out of a piece of bread. I'm not really hungry anymore.

I'm just a little scared. Okay, why am I lying? I'm absolutely terrified.

'If you say so..' The rest of the meal goes by swiftly and before I know it, everyone decides to go to sleep. It's been a long day and everyone is exhausted.

I walk into the hallway and stare at the chandelier for a while. A door opens behind me and I immediately turn around.

'So you're finally coming out of your cave again?' I ask, trying to lighten the mood a little. Rio seems annoyed for some reason, but doesn't he always?

'Where are the others?' He asks, ignoring my comment and moving towards the dining room, just to find out that they all left already. 'They went to sleep.'

He nods and stares at me again. For the first time, he looks tired. Exhausted even. I wonder what's going on in his mind.

'We should go to bed.' I state, making him grin like crazy. 'Not like that-' 'If you want me in bed, Velez, you simply have to ask.'

I roll my eyes and rush up the stairs, unable to waste another breath on him.

Rio Curzio is an absolute asshole. A handsome, absolute asshole.

As soon as I'm upstairs, I stop. I don't even know where the fuck I'm supposed to go.

I turn around and step back since Rio is standing right behind me, basically breathing in my neck. 'Where's my room?'

He points towards the right side of the hall and smirks at me. 'Over there.'

I nod and run to my room, closing the door behind me. I glance around the room, taking in its beauty before turning to the queen-sized bed. It's soft, but not too soft. Just perfect.

There are some big windows on the left side of the room and the curtains aren't closed yet, letting the moonlight shine right in. I walk over to the window and look down. I have a beautiful view of the vineyards, the most romantic shit I've ever seen.

The door opens, since I didn't lock it yet, and I turn around immediately.

'What do you want Rio?' I ask, folding my arms in front of my chest. 'I should be asking you since you're acting up again.'

'Acting up?' He nods and closes the door behind him, not locking it just yet. 'Just like the last time.' Last time?

Within seconds he's right in front of me, so close that I can feel his breathing against my face. I look up, to meet his eyes, and feel the adrenaline rush through me like fire. 'What are you doing?'

I try to step away, but he's quicker and swiftly turns me around, pressing me against the wall a little.

'What I should've done before.' Oh god... His words turn something inside of me on. It sends shivers down my spine, sending me into overdrive again. 'Right Velez?' I groan and turn around, ready to push him away, but he stops me and smirks.

'Too slow.' God, he's annoying!

He nips at my earlobe, slowly placing kisses on the crook of my neck, leaving a trail of them down to my collarbone, before slowly turning to my face.

'Please...' I breathe, not able to stop the words from coming out of my mouth.

I feel like I'm on fire and I'm ready to burn.

'Tell me what you want,' He purs into my ear, 'Tell me, Valentina.' I can hear the desperation in his voice, making me fall against his hard chest.

If you asked me at the beginning of today if I was going to do any of this, I would've laughed. I hated this man ever since we've met. But he has this power. Some kind of power to ruin me. To burn me in ways only he can.

And the thing that scares me the most, is that I'll let him. I'll let him burn me time and time again because I like the burning sensation that comes with it. Because I like him. Not in a romantic way, just in a way I can't describe.

'I want you.' I somehow manage to get the words out, barely audible, but he gets it.

In a swift motion, he sweeps me off my feet and carries me to the bed, placing me there gently. He climbs on top of me, slowly pressing his lips against my collarbone again. Fucking hell...

I've never experienced any of this, but I'm happy that this is my first. That Rio is my first.

He moves his lips to my neck and softly sucks on the sensitive skin just underneath my ear. Shivers run down my back, towards my core, making me arch into him.

'You like that, don't you?' he whispers thickly in my ear, his voice filled with lust. I bite my lip in response and he chuckles low in his throat. 'Words Valentina...'

I am happy that my father decided to call me Valentina. Thanks to him I get to hear Rio say it over and over again.

'Keep going...' again, my words don't cooperate, but he seems to understand. 'Alright, Velez.' Fuck... I never thought my last name could sound pleasant, but the way he says it just drives me insane.

His rough fingers run down my sides, to the side of my pants, the touch sending a fresh wave of chills through my already quivering body.

'Tell me if this is going too fast for you.' His eyes pierce through mine and the usual fear doesn't fill me. Instead, a wave of desire flows through me. I nod, trying to keep my breathing steady as he swiftly undoes my buttons and slips off my pants, pulling my panties with them.

'Take it off.' He points at the red top I'm wearing and hooks one of the thin straps around his finger, pulling and releasing it. Making it clash against my skin. I hiss at the burning sensation and look directly at him.

His lips curl up into a grin before he swiftly pulls it over my head, leaving me more open to him than ever.

Now I'm naked, my body laid bare before him like a feast, and he looks at me as if he hasn't eaten in years.

I feel my cheeks burn up and pray to God that it's not too noticeable. 'You're gorgeous...' He stares at my body a little longer, enjoying his view all the more.

He steps back, not taking his eyes off of me as he slowly strips from his clothes. I take in every inch of him. From his hard chiseled chest filled with tattoos to his arms and legs. This man is pure fucking perfection. There is no way I've ever met anyone more engaging than him.

I feel my cheeks glow even redder when I meet his growing length. Holy fuck.. My mouth almost drops to the ground. How the fuck am I supposed to take that?

He chuckles and walks to the edge of the bed, placing his fingers underneath my chin and forcing me to look at him. 'You'll enjoy it. Trust me.'

Rio climbs on top of me, the bed moaning at each movement, mirroring my own desire. His rough fingers trace a slow path up my thigh, making me gasp for air at the coldness of them. Even though his fingers feel cold against my skin, they leave behind a trail of fire, making my body heat up even more.

'You're mine, Valentina. Mine and mine alone.' He says the words as he aims his hardness inside of me, and I bite down on my lower lip, feeling the burning sensation rush through my entire body. The pleasure and pain fighting for control.

It feels as if I'm going to be ripped in two if I let him go all the way in.

Rio breathes in sharply at my slickness, a sound that makes me want him even more. 'Fuck-' He mumbles under his breath, trying to keep himself from forcing his whole length into me all at once.

I arch into him, trying to ignore the pain that rushes through me, but it's impossible. He's way too big for me. But I'm not ready for him to stop yet.

'Rio-' My nails dig into his back, trying to latch onto something to stop this pain. His eyes shoot to mine and he nods. 'Not such a big mouth now, huh?'

I press my hands against his chest, trying to stop him from moving so I can recollect myself.

'Don't do that.' He hisses, forcing my face up just enough to stare into his eyes. 'You can take it.'

Slowly he moves down, deeper inside of me. 'Take it.'

His lips crash onto mine, making the pain stop for just a moment. I wrap my arms around his waist, pressing him into me a bit more, making me moan out of pleasure.

Now I get why Neveah finds this so goddamn addicting. Because it is.

As soon as I feel him, reaching deep inside of me, I stop. We both stop and stare into each other's eyes for a second. A grin forming on his face. 'Good girl.' He says, kissing my head gently.

'Ass-' His hand goes around my neck and he smirks. 'Shut it or I'm going to make you regret talking to me that way.'

He moves in and out of me slowly, letting me adjust to the feeling that it gives.

I wrap my legs around his waist and kiss him deeply, making sure he knows I want this more than anything in the world.

'Fuck me.' I moan, and he instantly responds. His hips begin thrusting, not gently, but hard and deep. At first, it hurts, but after a while, I could feel the pain turning into pleasure and try to muffle my moans against his chest. 'Make those beautiful sounds for me Valentina..' He groans, moaning himself.

The sound of our bodies crashing onto each other is my new favorite sound in the world. Especially the sounds he makes doing this to us. To me. Fuck.

'Rio-' A burning sensation rushes through my body, down to my core. It feels like I'm walking on a thin string, with on one side wildfire ready to burn me, and on the other side nothing but emptiness. I just know that he'll be there to catch me. 'Fuck, you're so tight Valentina...' He moans out of pleasure, sending shivers down my spine.

'I can't-' He kisses me again, not letting me say what I'm trying to say, because he can feel it. He knows I'm close and is willing to let me go. 'Do it.'

'Come for me, Valentina.' I shake my head and raise my hips a little, making him reach points I didn't think he was able to reach. 'Oh- Fuck..' He groans, before grinning at me. He gets what I'm trying to do and starts thrusting his hips even harder.

His hands grab my waist firmly, giving him more access to get deeper. 'Fuck.' I yell out, not being able to keep it in anymore. 'I'm close.' I nod and kiss him again, making me want to relish this exact moment.

We both walk over the string, jumping hand in hand to the side with fire, and burn. Our skins go up into flames, making me feel the heat rush through my body and so does Rio, filling me up until the very last drop. He thrusts into me one more time, making sure to hit the right spots, making me grasp onto him once more.

He rolls next to me and smiles like a little kid. Proud of the heavenly feeling he just gave me. My legs feel sore and I'm afraid to move. He notices and presses his soft lips against mine, gently turning me to his side.

'Not so tough now, huh?' He grins before moving to the side of the bed. 'Just shut up.'

He rolls his eyes, climbs out of bed, and heads to the door. 'Goodnight Velez.'

And he leaves. After what we just did, he fucking leaves. But it's better that he does because I'm unable to look at him like usual.

I can't fucking believe this...

Rafael Curzio is the man I lost my virginity to. He's the one who forced me to stay with him, he's the one who threatened to kill my mother and my best friend. He's the man I loathe and I just gave him all of me.

Not because he forced me to, but because I wanted to know what it felt like to sleep with someone like him.