Tell me his name.

"Where is she?" Ethan asked immediately but Luis only shrugged. 

"It'll be inappropriate to discuss out here. Come in." Ethan said,making way for Luis to walk in. 

Luis nodded and walked into the house and before Ethan could close the door, something brushed past him. He looked in and saw another guy sitting beside Luis. 

Ethan's eyes widened, shock consuming him. What is he doing here? Is he the one that is keeping Leticia? Oh no. 

" Sit, Mr Andros, let's talk." Luis smiled. Ethan shook his head, refusing to sit. "Leticia is with you, isn't she?" 

"Of course." Luis replied. 

"Why?" He asked, knowing his daughter was an easy going girl and couldn't have gotten in trouble. 

"Let's just say she stepped on my tail and provoked me." Devon replied nonchalantly. 

Ethan clenched his jaws. "Let her go. I'll repay you. Anyhow you want. " Leticia being with Devon was as horrifying as a kitten being in a wolves den. 

Devon raised a brow. "I think her being with me is a perfect repayment." He said cockily and a frown clouded Ethan's soft features. Devon smiled and Ethan took a step backwards. 

Devon's smile was something to be feared. It's not a nice and lovely smile. He's smile is creepy, wicked and devil like. Like when the devil smiles at you. 

"Or don't you remember me, Ethan?" Devon drawled and Luis almost smiled at Ethan's horrified reaction. He remembered Devon perfectly. That night 3 years ago.

Devon smiled, "I had no idea Leticia is your daughter until Luis here told me. I really don't expect this after what happened 3 years ago." 

Ethan said nothing. Truly, if Leticia is in Devon's hands, it's his fault. 

Devon continued," Due to your negligence and your daughters' ignorance, one is gone and the other will be, very soon. If not already." 

Immediately, Ethan began, "Please, don't hurt her. She's innocent, Devon." 

"Is she?" Devon cocked a brow.

"It's all my fault" The terrified father replied, hoping Devon would have mercy. What had Leticia done?

Devon nodded. "it is." 

"What exactly did she do? "Ethan asked. 

Devon just shrugged." It doesn't matter anymore. You can't save her. It's too late. "He rose from his seat and Luis did too. Ethan could only keep his cool. He couldn't believe this was happening to him, again. 

" Have mercy. " He pleaded even though he knew it's fucking impossible. Devon is merciless. 

Devon didn't say anything else, he just walked out and Luis smiled at Ethan, "It was nice meeting you, Mr Andros"

" Please, don't let him do anything to her. She knows nothing. "

Luis just stared and then walked out the door. Ethan slumped on the sofa nearby. If only he'd done the right thing! This wouldn't be happening. 

He had no hope. Considering who Devon is, Leticia might be dead by now.

He should have told her. He shouldn't have kept everything from her" My poor daughter... "

***

" Why aren't I dead? "Leticia sulked. She never knew she had such stamina. Starved and suffocated for only God knows how long yet all she does is faint. 'Why can't I just die?' 

She's already lost all hope. ' I'm never coming out.' It's useless trying so she's given up. Even the tears aren't coming out. 'He should just kill me. It's better than being left here to die. It's so painful.' 

She'll pray her father and younger sister lives in peace.As for Manuel, once she dies, she'll hunt him down because he betrayed her and lied to her. 

She was ready to leave this world as she was already feeling dizzy again and she prayed she doesn't wake up after she falls into unconsciousness. 

But, something jerked. It was sudden, causing Leticia to tense up. The sound was like that of a door being unlocked. Before she could process anything, the door opened with a low creaking sound. Leticia winced,closing her eyes. It was too bright. 

Then she heard "Devon wants to see you. " It was a familiar yet Leticia couldn't make out where she's heard it. She blinked, slowly adjusting to the light. 

"Up please" He said to her. She could see it was Luis, looking as handsome as the last time she saw him. 

Leticia shook her head. "Ah. A.." she couldn't bring out a full word. Her throat was dry for she hasn't spoken for days. He nodded and gently pulled her up. 

Her legs gave way and she fell right into his arms, weak and boneless. Luis looked away, holding her to stand properly. "Let's go" he said and pulled her along. 

Leticia staggered after him. "I.. Is h-he gonna k-ill me?" she finally managed to choke out. Luis didn't say anything. He pulled her down the beautiful halls till they came to a silver door. He opened the door and pulled Leticia in. 

Leticia felt a bit relived because this doesn't look like a slaughter room. It was beautifully designed. Lots of fancy chairs surrounded a rectangular table and the head chair was occupied by... 

"On your knees! Now!" He spat at her. Immediately, Leticia fell to her knees. His voice was a strong command. "Come closer." He ordered. She moved forward, dragging her knees on the red rug. It hurts but she had no other choice. 

Devon sat on the head chair that looked like a throne. It was golden with trails of silver. He sat regally, his signature devil smile on his face. He watched as she fought the tears. "So, you spent 4 days without air, water or food. Impressive, I must say." Devon smirked.

Leticia kept her eyes on the ground, not daring to look up. 

"I have things to discuss with you. But not right now for you stink." He eyed her in contempt. Leticia bit back a sob. At least no one else was watching this except Luis. 

"Luis, please hand her over to someone. And tell them to wash this rot off her. Get out!" He fired at Leticia. Immediately she stood up, an unseen force pulled her back on her knees "Crawl." He growled. 

Feeling humiliated, she crawled out of the room, Luis following her. As they exited, Luis pulled her up. She was already crying. He looked away and pulled her along with him. 

They came to another hall with doors by both sides. A young girl walked up to them, bowing immediately she reached Luis. "Clean her up." Luis ordered . The brunette bowed and smiled at Leticia. "Follow me, miss. " before walking away. 

Leticia looked at Luis, who assured her with his cool smile. She then followed the maid.

The young maid walked into one of the rooms Leticia followed suit. . It looked so nice and clean. "There is the bath. Or should i help?" She asked nicely as she gestured towards the door at the far end of the bedroom. Leticia shook her head, collecting the towel from her, she entered the bathroom. She admired the decor as she sank herself in the grand bathtub. The water was warm and scented. It helped her calm her nerves and actually relived her of the body ache.

After the refreshing bath, Leticia wore the yellow sundress the maid gave her and she walked out of the bathroom. 

"Thanks" Leticia smiled, feeling weird under her gentle stare. 

"I'm Karina . You?" The girl asked politely. 

"Leticia" she replied and Karina nodded. 

Exiting the room, they saw Luis waiting. Luis smiled at Leticia "You look better now. Come" And he walked away. 

They went back to Devon without him holding her because she could now walk on her own. When they returned to Devon, Leticia didn't need to be told, she knelt immediately. Devon began, "Do you have a family?" 

"Y-yes sir" Leticia replied. "A father and a sister." 

Devon smiled "And you left them for here, uh? How much were you paid?" 

Leticia shook her head, "I was only helping a friend." 

Devon shook his head. 'She's so naive and stupid'. "Care to drop his or her name?" He asked and Leticia looked up at him. Her eyes met his dark red ones and she immediately bowed her head. "I'm so sorry." 

Devon smirked, "So you prefer to die in his place?" Leticia pursed her lips. Should she just tell him it's Manuel? 

"If I tell you, will you let me go?" She asked. She felt she shouldn't have but it wouldn't hurt to try, right? Okay maybe it would yet she took her chances. 

Devon let out a chuckle. It was so dark that Leticia didn't know when she moved backwards. "Trying to bargain, uh?" He chuckled again and she coiled back. 

"Fine. Tell me his name and I'll release you. " Devon agreed, shocking Leticia. Her eyes widened as she looked up at him, "Really?" What she failed to notice was the mischievous glint that crossed his liquid red eyes.

Devon simply nodded and Luis made a 'seriously' face. Leticia stammered, "It's... I..." Her heart was against it, but she needed to get out of here! Manuel would find his way out. She felt she was being selfish but she had no other choice. 

"Manuel. His name is Manuel James Kingston" She blurted.

Luis watched as rage crossed Devon's eyes. He clenched his jaws in anger. 

Hearing nothing from Devon, Leticia gulped. "Sir, I.. I already told you his name. "and she felt so bad about it. "Wh.. When can I go home?" 

Devon looked down at her,their eyes meeting. Leticia thought ' Is it just me or his eyes are darker?' 

"You promised to let me go" Leticia reminded,fearing he would go back on his words. A smirk graced Devon's red lips. 

"I did, didn't i?" He drawled.

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