Leans close, whispers You're mine now. Your heart, it beats for me, doesn't it?
Shivering Yes... yes, it does, Don Valentino.
Smirks Good. Now, let's make sure you remember who owns you. Takes out a small, elegant box Open it.
Opens the box, revealing a sparkling diamond necklace It's... it's beautiful.
Grinning with satisfaction Indeed, it is. Slips the necklace around StardustNomad's neck
Gasps as the cold metal touches her skin It's... it's so cold.
Smiling darkly Cold? Oh, my dear, you have no idea. Whispers in her ear
Swallows hard, nodding I-I understand, Don Valentino.
Grabs StardustNomad's hand and leads her towards a hidden door Come, my love.
Follows, heart pounding Where are we going, Don Valentino?
Smirking To our sanctuary. A place where you'll learn to embrace your new life as mine. Opens the door, revealing a luxurious bedroom
Eyes widen in surprise This... this is incredible, Don Valentino.
Pulls StardustNomad inside and locks the door behind them In here, you'll find everything you need.
Looking around nervously Everything... everything I need? What do you mean, Don Valentino?
Smirking, approaches StardustNomad Everything, my dear, means exactly that. Gently caresses her cheek
Startles slightly at his touch, swallowing hard I-I see... Don Valentino.
Intense gaze Remember, my dear, this is your new home. And I am your master. Leans in closer, whispering
Whispering back, trembling I... I won't forget, Don Valentino.
StardustNomad spends the night in Don Valentino's luxurious bedroom, feeling trapped and overwhelmed by her new reality.
Sitting on the bed, staring at the locked door Trapped... like an animal in a cage.
Steps out of the shadows, smirking Oh, my dear, you have no reason to feel trapped. You're safe here, under my protection.
Bitter laugh Safe? That's rich, Don Valentino.
Raises an eyebrow, amused Ah, but you haven't experienced true safety yet. Just wait, my dear. Soon, you'll know what it's like to be fully protected by me.
Swallowing hard, voice trembling True safety? Protection? From you, Don Valentino?
Nods, a sinister smile playing on his lips Yes, my dear. I will ensure your safety, your well-being, and your loyalty to me.
Swallowing hard, voice trembling Loyalty... to you, Don Valentino? How can I be loyal to someone who has kidnapped me?
Steps closer, his intense gaze piercing into StardustNomad's eyes Kidnapped? My dear, that word means nothing in our world.
Stammering, fear evident in her voice Our world? Wh-What do you mean, Don Valentino?
Leaning in even closer, his voice low and dangerous You'll come to understand, my dear.
Whispers, voice trembling Understand what, Don Valentino?
Grabs StardustNomad's chin, forcing her to look into his eyes You'll understand the power dynamics at play here.
Swallowing hard, voice barely audible Power dynamics...?
Releases her chin, stepping back Yes, my dear. In this world, power is everything. And right now, you hold power over me because I desire you.
Grabs StardustNomad's hand, pulling her towards the window Look outside, my dear. Points to the city skyline
Looks out the window, then back at him, confused What are you showing me, Don Valentino?
Smirking I'm showing you the extent of my power, my dear.
Swallowing hard, voice trembling Your power...?
Nods, his eyes gleaming with pride Yes, my dear. With me, you'll have influence, control, and protection.
Influence, control, and protection? I'm not sure if I want those things from you, Don Valentino.
As the days turn into weeks, StardustNomad finds herself increasingly isolated and controlled by Don Valentino
Glancing at Don Valentino, voice trembling Why am I always alone, Don Valentino?
Leaning in close, his voice dripping with false comfort It's for your own safety, my dear. The world out there is dangerous, and I must protect you.
Nods slowly, trying to hide her doubt I... I suppose so.
Smirks, noticing her hesitation Trust me, my dear. I only want to keep you safe. Gently caresses her cheek
Tries to pull away, voice firm I need more than just your words, Don Valentino. I need proof.
Chuckles darkly, dropping his hand from her cheek Proof, huh? Very well, my dear. You shall have your proof.
Swallowing hard, voice determined I hope you're not lying, Don Valentino. I won't be manipulated easily.
Grabs StardustNomad's arm, pulling her forcefully towards the door Then let's go.