Anger coursed through me when I heard her calling and screaming another man's name. Fuck... who is he? Why is she screaming his name? What is their connection? It should have been my name that she is screaming not some 'Sam' fuckers. Anger spread through me. I haven't felt an anger like this. I felt possessiveness flowing through me even though I never knew her.

My mind's consciousness comes back to present as her grip on my hand tightened. Her grip was too tight on my hand. She was struggling too much, it might be the trauma or it might be a nightmare.

Suddenly she opened her eyes, and I saw it, her deep ocean eyes for the very first time. And I was fucking sure that I've fallen for her. Those eyes were as deep and unfathomable as the ocean. She was staring into my eyes, he looked lost, as if she can't hear me. I tired talking to her, but she seems to be in a daze. She looked liked someone who has seen the worst. Her face deprived of emotions, other than something indescribable.

"Estas bone Ruĝa, mi estas ĉi tie por vi kaj vi estas sekura ĉi tie."

(It's okay Red, I'm here for you and you're safe here.)

I told her and she relaxed a little bit. Immediately I called for Amelia. After five whole fucking minutes she came running, looked the pulse and pressure of Red, making sure Red was okay, physically healthy enough.

"Capo, she's fine. Most injuries healed. She might had a nightmare." Amelia told me and I gestured her to leave.

I sat next to Red's bed. She looked at me like she was ready to die, I saw no fear in her.

"Kio estas via nomo?"

(What is your name?) I asked her.

She looked confused, thinking whether she should answer me or not, then finally replied.

"Jasmeno"

(Jasmine)

{Dear readers in all the chapters coming along I'll be referring to her as Jasmine and not Jasmeno, it's just a difference in language. Hope you guys enjoy}

I repeated her name after her, again and again. Jasmine that sounds good, the good fragrant white flower, I like it, I like it even more after knowing it's her name.

"Kial vi estis en la torturejo? Kion vi faris por ke Neron turmenti vin tiel ĉi dum monatoj?"

(Why were you in the torture chamber? What did you do to make Nero torture you like this for months?)

I asked her, trying so hard to make it sound as gentle as possible.

"Li volis dormi kun mi kaj mi rifuzis servi lin. Do li forrabis min kaj prenis min kiel sklavon."

(He wanted to sleep with me and I refused to serve him. So he kidnapped me and took me as a slave).

She told me, with a broken expression. I clearly have a doubt about her answer but what she said has made sense. Nero was known to be a fucking playboy. He got every woman he has ever laid his eyes on. I nodded my head like I understood and believed her words. She was mine from the moment I laid my eyes on her. She is only mine to hunt and mine to protect.

"Do Jasmeno vi restos ĉi tie kun mi ĝis Nero estos kaptita kaj lia kapo estos buĉita de mi. Ĝis tiam vi ne rajtas foriri. Li revenos por ĉasi vin, do ĝis li estos kaptita, vi restos ĉi tie kun mi en mia pentomo. Ĝi ne estas temo por intertraktado. Mi esperas, ke vi komprenas. La vespermanĝo estas preta kaj Grace alportos ĝin ĉi tien. Bonan nokton Ruĝa."

(So Jasmine you will stay here with me until Nero is captured and his head is slaughtered by me. Until then you are not allowed to leave. He will come back to hunt you, so until he is caught, you will stay here with me in my penthouse. It is not a subject for negotiation. I hope you understand. Dinner is ready and Grace will bring it here. Good night Red.)

I told her before leaving her room. Fuck I need a goddam drink after a very big smoothening session. I am not a very good sweet talker it took very ounce in me to talk gently but with her I never acted, my gentle and caring side came out, naturally. Now that I know her name, I need to know about her. I immediately called Leo.