~VINCENZO~

“It's my turn now” I announce.

I circle her slowly, dragging the weight of my presence around her like a noose. My hand trails down her arm, then snaps tight around her wrist. She jumps.

Good. Fear sharpens obedience.

“Stand her up,” I order.

Riccardo and Nico move instantly, lifting her from the chair. Her bare feet shift against the floor, uncertain. I take Nico's belt from the table….the same one that struck her thigh before.

I fold the leather slowly, deliberately, letting the sound of it slap against my palm fill the silence.

She stiffens.

“You lied to us,” I say, stepping behind her. “You let another man...