Chapter 3 - My Azoth.

Sarah's eyes opened. With surprise she jumped up realizing she did not know where she was. She was in a bedroom with a warm burning fire. Sarah sat up on the bed. Her clothes had been changed. She suddenly felt physically sick, knowing someone had undressed her. Suddenly the door opened and in walked Daniella. Now she knew where she was. Belli Castle.

"Miss...My master wishes to see you. Please come with me."

Sarah had no choice and she did want to ask what the hell was happening. She was scared what was going to happen to her. Sarah followed Daniella nervously. Was this what that girl, Fiona went through Sarah thought? A faint noise could be heard. It was a piano. The music grew louder and clearer as they stopped at another door. Daniella stood again waiting for Sarah to enter.

Opening the door, beautiful music could be heard. Sarah ventured in. There was Riccardo. He was sitting at an old black piano, playing the most beautiful music Sarah had ever heard. Sarah stepped down the small stairs and walked up beside him. He noticed her instantly and stopped his playing.

"Ahhh Sarah! You've finally awakened. Welcome home my dear. Your true home."

The thought sickened her right now. The fact that she was standing next to a man who killed her uncle wasn't a nice experience. The idea that he looked like her father was even worse. Sarah didn't even know what he had done to her when she blacked out.

"Why am I here, Riccardo? And what did you do to me?"

Riccardo got up from the piano, standing in front of her. His arms pulled her close to his chest, wrapping them around her in a warm embrace.

"Ahhh my dear Sarah... You are here because it is your home. We are your family...and when you blacked out, I carried you outside and drove you here."

"Liar!"

Riccardo shook his head at her with disappointment.

"It is the truth. I do not wish to force myself upon you...not yet."

Sarah pulled away but his grasp was too strong. Riccardo smirked and firmly pressed Sarah against the wall. He could not help but touch her. His hand gently caressed her soft cheek as he gazed into her eyes. As much as she did not wish to, Sarah felt drawn to him like she did before. She found him handsome. Like her father was. She shook her head. She knew it was wrong to be drawn to Riccardo. But she could not help it. Maybe she would be happy here. It was her home. She knew it was. No way could he look like her father and not be related to her. But that didn't excuse the fact Riccardo killed her uncle. She shut her eyes tightly as he kissed her. His deep lustful moaning inside her mouth. He longed to have her. She knew that's what he wanted. But she did not know why. They were related after all.

"Why me? Couldn't you kidnap some pretty woman and not someone you are related too? I'm not special in any way."

Riccardo stole another kiss from her soft lips.

"Oh but you are. Very special. You are mine, Sarah and I will give you everything you need."

She could feel his breath grow heavier against her with sheer lust. Riccardo was tempted to take her now but he wanted it to be special like he planned with Fiona. He also wanted Sarah to want him. To love him. That was his greatest desire.

Sarah was drawn to him there was no doubt. But she did not love him. If that was to happen it would have to grow. Her body seemed to refuse to listen to her as her face drew near Riccardo's, their lips meeting once again.

Sarah could feel Riccardo smile as they kissed. He had her now. Sarah had no experience with men. This was completely new to her. She let out a gentle moan from the pleasure she felt from their kiss. Riccardo was delighted with her small moan. He was growing with arousal and knew he had to stop or he would fuck her. Sarah did not stop though; she continued to kiss him, growing passionate, and her hand running up his back firmly. She was attracted to him. He had such an attractive accent and his eyes were so haunting. Sarah even found his scars attractive. They made him look rough and his beard added even more attraction. She wanted him too but what he had done would not be forgiven. Riccardo grabbed hold of Sarah's leg, lifting it up against his side. He pushed his body closer to her, she could feel how aroused he was for her but she couldn't let this go on.

"Please stop...Riccardo..."

Riccardo gazed at her with a simple nod. He knew he must do as she wished as much as he wanted to fuck her senseless.

"Sorry my dear. This is not the time or place I understand...and you still hate for killing your uncle. It's understandable…"

Riccardo let go of her full of frustration, giving her one gentle kiss. Sarah stood there, not knowing what to do. She felt bad for stopping him but she knew he did not deserve it. Riccardo quietly walked out the room, frustration on his face. He wanted her so badly.

"Dinner shall be served at 6. Daniella shall come to get you."

He walked off, leaving Sarah alone in the room. She did not know her way around the castle so she decided to sit down at the piano. She had never played the piano. A keyboard a few times but nothing special. She began to play the keys, experimenting. This was her home now if she liked it or not. She had to get used to it. Yet she did not know of what she really held inside of her. Her azoth. Her essence of life. She would carry Riccardo's child. She would be his. Sarah didn't know what to think. All of what has happened in the last couple of days has been a shock to her. All she can do for now is hope for the best. She belongs here. This is her home. She was her fathers little princess and no doubt he would want her to be with her real family.