There’s nothing to smile about.”
She bit her lip, trying hard to hide her wide smile. “Don’t worry. I’ve spoken to the girls, and we’re going to try to get you out.”
I shook my head. “Oh, no you’re not. I’m not putting any of them in danger. It’s bad enough that you’re here. I won’t see them being held here against their will as well.”
Mia huffed. “Clara, come on. You’ve just said he won’t hurt any of us.”
I frowned for a moment. “I know. I just—”
Mia placed her hand on mine, interrupting me. “Just nothing. We’re getting you out. It won’t be today, but we’ll try tomorrow. For now, the girls want to make sure you’re okay.”
Taking the walkie-talkie from her other hand, I quickly hid it away in my drawer before turning back to Mia. “I’ll speak to them the next time I get a chance.”
Mia smiled and squeezed my hand. “Are you sure you’re okay?”
I nodded. “I’m fine. I’m worried about you, though.”
Her cheeky grin lit up her face. “I’m having a ball. Some men may be tough, but they’ve all got one thing in common.”
“Oh yeah?” I said, knowing full well where this was going.
“I’m wrapping them all round my little finger. I even had one make me a cheese sandwich earlier. Talking of which, Luca said he was coming up with some food for you shortly.”
Nodding my head, I realised just how hungry I was. I did have my own kitchen and could make my own food, but eating had kind of been the last thing on my mind.
“Alessandro is my favourite in particular.”
Looking back up to meet Mia’s eyes, I found them glinting with pleasure. “Yes, he is rather handsome, isn’t he?”
“Oh, yes. I think I may have to work my magic on him. He looks delicious.”
“Who looks delicious?” Luca was standing by the door with a tray of food in his hands.
I sighed loudly. “Don’t you ever knock?”
“Why should I knock when this room—and what I have inside of it—is mine?”
Shooting up from my bed, I looked at Mia and pointed to Luca. “Do you see what I have to put up with? He’s a menace.”
Luca chuckled and Mia smiled. “This is not funny, Mia.”
“No, of course not. Sorry. It’s just… You were doing so well, and then you called him a menace. It just didn’t sound … serious.”
I rolled my eyes and turned my attention back to a smiling Luca. “I’m not eating that. It could have cyanide in it.”
“Amore mio, if I wanted to kill you, I could think of many better ways then trying to poison you.”
I looked at the spaghetti and my tummy rumbled. “What is it anyway?”
“It’s Carbonara. A specialty of mine.”
I cocked my eyebrow at him. “You cooked this?”
“I got started on it earlier and just finished up now. Buon appetito.” Luca sauntered over to my dining table and laid down the contents of two plates, two glasses, and a bottle of wine. With one swift tug, Luca had the cork open and was pouring the wine.
Mia started moving to the door. “I better go then and leave you to your meal.”
Luca turned to Mia and smiled. “Thank you, Mia. I have ensured that all of my men will cater to all your needs this evening.”
Mia smirked. I could tell she was getting a rise out of this. I know my castle is normally filled with horny men, but not this many gorgeous men. I think Mia was secretly in her element.
“I’m sure I’ll be just fine.” She winked across at me and gave me the thumbs-up sign.
Pretty soon, she was out the door and purring at Alessandro. The poor boy was not going to know what hit him.
“You like white I take it?”
“Excuse me?” I looked up and was met with Luca’s expectant eyes.
He pointed to the bottle. “White wine. I take it that you like it?”
I nodded. “Oh, yes. Sorry. I was miles away.”
He saw my hesitancy at the door and smiled. “She’s going to be okay, you know. I’ll make sure of it.”
I sat down on the bed. “You could make sure of it by taking your
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