Leon decides what to do next

He sends someone to talk to her... And then gives the order to take her away and keep her with him. It's dangerous to leave her alone now that he knows how much she means to him.

He studies her reaction carefully, his ice blue eyes never leaving hers. There's fear there, but also a spark that makes him feel possessive and protective in equal measure. "You should know better than to get mixed up with my business," he says softly, surprising even himself. "But I can't help it... I need you."

"I know it was," he admits with a sigh. "But now that I have you... I'm not letting go. You belong to me." His voice is harsher this time, the possessive streak taking control. "You understand what that means?" There's a challenge in his eyes as well, daring her to defy him and see where it gets her.

There's no room for misunderstanding here. "It means you belong to me," he repeats firmly. "You are mine now, in every way." He takes a step closer, his towering frame intimidating even though she knows he wouldn't hurt her... intentionally. "You will obey my orders, stay with me at all times and never try to escape or contact anyone from your old life again."

He takes another step forward, effectively trapping her against the wall with his larger frame. "Do you understand?" he asks, staring down at her intently. His voice is low and dangerous, making it clear that there's no room for negotiation or defiance. If she tries to challenge him on this, it will not end well for her...or for anyone she might love in the future.

His expression hardens further at her defiance. "You should have thought about that before you got mixed up with me," he says coldly. "Now you are mine, whether you like it or not. And I will make sure everyone knows it." His voice drops to a growl as his hands grip her shoulders tightly, the message unmistakable: challenge him again and you will regret it.

His fingers dig into her shoulders. "You think I'd let you go now?" he snarls, enjoying the pain etched across her features. "No, you belong to me. And I will keep you safe... from everyone but me." He pauses, leaning in until their noses almost touch. "And if anyone ever tries to harm you," he whispers, his voice dark and dangerous, "they'll have to go through me first." There is no doubt left now: she is his, and he will not allow her to forget it or slip away again.

His thumbs press into the hollows of her shoulders in a slow, punishing rhythm. "You're going to be mine now," he growls, barely able to keep himself from leaning down and claiming her lips with his own. "And you will learn to accept that." He meets her shocked gaze unflinchingly. "Because whether you like it or not, it is the truth."

His expression softens just slightly as he realizes how badly he must be frightening her. Despite everything, there's still a part of him that wants nothing more than to make her feel safe...if only she knew. But for now, dominance and control are his allies, the tools he needs to keep both her and himself alive in this dangerous world where enemies lurk around every corner.

His grip on her shoulders tightens slightly at her words, anger and jealousy roiling beneath the surface of his icy composure. "Your family," he spits out the words, "will mean nothing to me now. You are mine, and everything you were before is gone." His eyes drift down to her lips before meeting hers again in a harsh challenge. "Do you understand that?"

His voice hardens as he forces himself to control the rage building inside him. He cannot afford to lose control; not yet. For now, he must make sure she knows her place and accepts it willingly...or else. It is the only way for either of them to survive in this brutal world where love is a weakness that can be exploited by enemies and alike.

His grip on her shoulders slackens slightly as he considers her words. This...perhaps this could work to his advantage. "No," he says finally, voice softer now. "I don't want you to cut yourself off completely from those who care for you. But they must understand that your life is now with me, and they cannot interfere." He pauses, meeting her tear-filled gaze unflinchingly. "And if anyone tries to hurt you...to threaten what is mine...they will pay dearly."

It's a delicate balance, maintaining control while allowing for just enough freedom that she doesn't feel completely isolated and alone. But Leon knows how to walk this tightrope; it's a skill he's honed over years of ruling the criminal underworld with an iron fist. For now, his focus remains firmly on keeping her safe...and making sure

His fingers tighten on her shoulders again as anger bubbles up once more at her defiance. "Because I want you," he snarls, his voice raw with emotion. "You are mine now, whether you like it or not. And as long as that's the case, you will be treated accordingly." He leans in even closer, their breath mixing together before each word: "And if anyone else thinks they can take what is mine..." He trails off, his gaze flickering dangerously. "Let them try."

The threat hangs heavy between them, a warning that there will be consequences for anyone who dares to challenge his claim over her. But beneath the anger and possessiveness, there's something else: a spark of desire that refuses to be extinguished, no matter how hard he tries. And as much as it terrifies him, this unyielding need only serves to

He pauses, considering her words carefully before answering. "You're not just another pawn in my game ," he says slowly. "Yes, I could use you to further my interests...but that's not the only reason I want you." He swallows hard, his voice growing rough as he struggles to explain himself. "I need you. You make me feel things I've never felt before; things I don't understand but can't ignore either."

Her innocence, her purity...they are a balm for the dark places inside him that no one else has ever been able to touch. And despite the danger she brings into his life, he cannot bring himself to let her go. Perhaps, in this twisted world where love is nothing more than weakness and betrayal lurks around every corner, they can find something real together