Azrael

Chapter III

TW: Physical abuse

My head pounded heavily, as though a knife was repeatedly stabbing me in the head. My mind felt foggy, and my thoughts were jumbled like scattered puzzle pieces, unable to put any two together.

Groaning slightly, I slowly opened my heavy eyes and scanned the dark room I was lying in. The room was hazy and slightly blurred, but I could make out the chair that sat across from me, the weapon-shelf on the far wall, the cracked concrete walls, the long metal bars that resembled a door, and the chains that held me to the wall by my wrists.

My breath heightened as I noticed the small security camera that sat comfortably in the top corner of the room by the door, and the dried blood that littered the stone floor. The room smelt surprisingly clean, almost like a room in a hospital.

Tugging at the chains on my wrists, I desperately attempted to escape, but I was cut short by the click of a lock and the creaking of the metal bars as they opened.

Three large men, dressed in full black suits, sauntered into the room, grinning like wolves and staring at me. I caught sight of the same sangue tattoo on the other two men and wondered again what it could possibly mean.

"Look who's finally awake," the scarred man announced walking towards me. I struggled in the chains as he reached into his pocket and sheathed a long knife, gliding it along my cheek.

"Ricardo, stai attento con lei, il capo la vuole viva," a short man behind him commanded, earning himself a glare from the third man that stood beside him. (Ricardo, be careful with her, the boss wants her alive)

"Marco, starò attento, lo prometto," The scarred man expressed in a foreign tongue, smirking slightly. (Marco, I'll be careful, I promise)

The man in front of me, Ricardo I assumed, struck the blade across my cheek, and then grabbed my face in his hands. My cheek felt as though it was on fire and my eyes filled with unshed tears.

That is going to leave one hell of a scar.

"Where is he?" Ricardo hissed, his grip tightening on my cheeks.

Where is who? Wait, this isn't about me?

"Where is who?" I whimpered, the tears now rolling down my face.

"Don't play games with me, ragazzina," Ricardo near growled, grabbing me by the collar and shoving me into the cold ground. (little girl)

My head felt heavy as I tried to lift it, and as I finally managed to tilt my head up, a hard shoe pressed down on my head and smashed my face back into the concrete. I watched as a trickle of bright red blood began staining the floor and my eyes widened involuntarily.

"I won't repeat myself again. Where is Azrael Moretti?"

My heart stopped. Azrael Moretti? The same Azrael that lives with me? Why would they want him?

"Why do you want Azrael?" I sobbed, trying to look at the other men.

"Wrong answer."

In the blink of an eye, I was grabbed and put on a chair. The first strike sent my head flying to the side, and my ears ringing. Punch after punch were thrown, a mixture of blood and tears pouring down my battered face.

I begged for mercy countless times. Then the mercy came.

Bullets rang out in the air and the men in front of me dropped to the floor, wide eyed and confused. Someone had come to save me. Was it the police? Or Jada?

"Fottuti bastardi," a deep voice muttered behind the door. (Fucking bastards)

Baby blue eyes met mine from across the room and I sagged in relief. Azrael. He had come.

"Azrael?" I whispered hoarsely, watching him walk towards me. His eyes softened as he took in my state.

As the adrenaline left my body, pain replaced it, causing me to let out an agonizing cry.

Azrael ran to me and took me gently in his arms, stroking my hair. A small part of my brain was telling me that I hated Azrael, but how could I hate someone who saved me?

"Here take this, it'll numb the pain," he handed me a small blue pill and I immediately swallowed it.

A strange calmness enveloped me and my eyes slowly shut as Azrael carried me out.

•••

I woke up in a soft and warm bed. The room was unfamiliar and my heart rate picked up. Was I still held captive?

However unlike the dark basement I had been in before, I was now in a room with light grey walls, adorned with bookshelves, picture frames and vinyls stuck to the wall. Where was I?

A quiet knock echoed in the room and I called for the person to come in. The door opened to reveal Azrael, wearing only a pair of sweatpants and abs. Holy moly.

"Azrael, where are we?" I questioned skeptically, trying not to look down below his head. Which proved to be very hard.

"My house. You're in my room."

Oh. He didn't live with Marcus. That makes sense why he was never there then. I guess I have some exploring to do later.

"Thanks for saving me," I said quietly, looking away from him. Then my memory jogged and I remembered what the men had been saying. "They were looking for you Azrael."

I turned to him and watched as his jaw tensed and his eyes darkened. "You're welcome," he merely responded to me thanking him, leaving the room, leaving me wondering.

If they were looking for Azrael so badly he is either in danger or really dangerous. The men and Azrael speak a foreign language. Spanish maybe? Or Italian? Portuguese? A gang? How did Azrael know where I was?

My thoughts spiraled as I tried to come to a conclusion, but nothing made sense. If I was already being attacked then didn't I deserve to know why?

I would make it my mission to find out, even if I died trying.

A/N: Thank you all sm for 60 reads I can't believe it!! I'm obsessed with reading through the comments and they make me grin from ear to ear istg. It's also just amazing that the comments are about MY book, it's incredible and you are all so engaged. I love you all and Lydia would give you a massive hug, but I can't say the same about Azrael ahaha.

So is Lydia now living with Azrael? I guess we'll see next chapter ;)

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-T <3