MTLNOVEL Chapter 192: Meeting Marina
As SERA displayed Marina's address—her store's location—I revved the Dodge Charger's engine, the muscle car growling like the primal hunger coursing through my veins.
I sped towards my destination, the city streets blurring as I devoured the distance between us. SERA's voice filled the car, each word fanning the flames of my desire and rage.
"Master, be advised," SERA began, her voice steady and informative. "Tony has assigned his men to monitor Marina everywhere. He has made it clear that he will kill any man who tries to approach her. A few days ago, a male tourist asked Marina out for dinner. Though she refused, the next day the tourist's body was found hanging outside her store as a grim warning to others."
A dark, possessive growl escaped my lips as I gripped the steering wheel tighter. The thought of anyone threatening Marina, my Marina, sent a wave of primal, protective fury through me. I would make Tony pay for his audacity, for daring to lay claim to what was mine.
"Since that day, no one dared to come to her store," SERA continued, her voice laced with concern. "Marina is struggling to survive. She's been taking items from her store to live on, using her savings to care for her grandmother who is suffering from cancer. Tony is now forcing her to submit to him, offering her money if she agrees to serve him as his wife."
The more I heard, the more my anger and desire intertwined, forming a molten, intoxicating cocktail. I would free Marina from this nightmare, claim her as mine, and make her forget every moment of fear and desperation she had endured. I would replace her pain with pleasure, her fear with ecstasy.
I pressed the accelerator harder, the engine roaring as I sped toward her store. Marina was managing the store alone, a fact that both concerned and thrilled me. I stopped the car in front of her store and immediately noticed four men standing guard, their eyes fixed on my car with a vigilant, threatening stare.
They were positioned strategically, ensuring a clear view of Marina's store. I used my AI lens to scan their names and asked SERA for their information. Sure enough, they were Tony's men, monitoring Marina's every move: Diego, Antonio, Carlos, and Daniel.
I stepped out of the car, my boots hitting the pavement with a resounding thud that echoed my determination. The air was thick with tension, charged with an electric, sensual current.
I could feel their eyes on me, Tony's men, watching and waiting for any misstep. I walked into the store, the bell above the door chiming softly, announcing my arrival. Diego and Carlos followed me inside, their presence a silent, menacing threat.
I made my way to the snack area, grabbing a water bottle and some snacks before heading toward the cash counter. And there she was—Marina.
She was even more breathtaking in person, her long blonde hair cascading down her back in soft waves, her protective eyeglasses framing her eyes, and adding a touch of seductive intellect to her appearance.
When she noticed me, she froze for a few seconds, her eyes widening in a mix of surprise, caution, and unmistakable attraction.
My cock throbbed at the sight of her, the glasses adding an unexpected allure. I wanted to bend her over the counter right then and there, to claim her, to see those glasses fog up with the heat of our passion. I wanted to fuck her until she screamed my name, to mark her as mine in every possible way.
Marina quickly snapped back to reality, her eyes darting behind me to Diego and Carlos who had followed me in. I noticed the subtle change in her behavior, the flicker of fear in her eyes. She was nervous, and rightfully so. The memory of the tourist's body hanging outside her store was a grim reminder of the danger she faced every day.
I walked up to her counter, placing the items down for billing. Her hands trembled slightly as she rang up the purchase, her breath hitching as she took the cash from me. Our fingers brushed a jolt of electricity passing between us.
I leaned in, my voice a low, commanding growl. "Do you have a boyfriend? If you don't, I would love to be your boyfriend or even your husband. I want to take care of you. I want to make you mine."
Marina's eyes widened in panic, her gaze flicking to Diego and Carlos behind me. She tried to brush me off, her voice trembling with nervousness. "Yes, I do have a boyfriend. Please, just take your things and go away," she said, pretending to be angry, pushing the bag of items toward me.
But I wasn't about to be dismissed so easily. I grabbed her hand, pulling her forward until her upper body was pressed against the counter. I could feel her heart racing, her breath coming in quick, shallow gasps.
Before she could react, I kissed her, my lips brushing against hers in a dominant, possessive claim. She gasped in shock, her body tensing for a moment before melting into the kiss. Her lips parted, allowing me to explore her mouth, my tongue tangling with hers in a dance of desire and dominance. Enjoy new chapters from My Virtual Library Empire
Behind me, Diego and Carlos exchanged a glance, their eyes widening in disbelief and alarm as they processed what they had just witnessed. They knew the consequences if Tony found out—they would be the first to face his wrath. In unison, they drew their guns, the cold metal clicking into place as they pointed them directly at me.
Marina's scream tore through the air, a raw and desperate sound that sent a shiver down my spine and ignited a primal, protective instinct within me. "No!"
She backed away from the counter, her eyes wide with terror as she took in the scene—Diego and Carlos with guns pointed directly at me.
In an instant, she rushed out from behind the counter, her body trembling but determined as she placed herself between the guns and me, acting as a human shield.
"Please, let him go! It was an accident!" she cried, her voice trembling with fear and desperation. Her hands were raised in a pleading gesture, her eyes wide with terror.
Diego and Carlos looked at each other, their expressions a mix of duty and regret. They knew the rules, the brutal enforcement of Tony's will. Carlos spoke softly, his voice tinged with a hint of remorse. "Ma'am, please step aside. He has to die. You know the rules. If you interfere, your grandmother will be the next to pay the price."
Marina's eyes widened even further, her body shaking with a mix of fear and determination. She pleaded with them, her voice breaking with emotion. "No, please! Don't hurt him! I'll do anything, just please don't hurt him!"
Seeing her desperation, the sheer terror in her eyes as she begged for my life, sent a surge of protective fury and lust coursing through me. I wouldn't let her suffer any longer. I wouldn't let her live in fear and desperation.
I would claim her, protect her, and free her from this nightmare. I would replace her pain with pleasure, her fear with ecstasy. I would make her mine, and no one would ever threaten her again.