Chapter one hundred and eighty eight

“I love you, Elena,” he said, his voice low and husky. “I’ve loved you for years. You’re the only one who truly understands me, who truly sees me.”

Elena took a step back, horror creeping up her spine. “I don’t even know you.”

But Tony just smiled, a cold, calculating smile. “You should be scared, Elena. You should be very scared. Because I’ll stop at nothing to make you mine.”

He took a step closer, his eyes gleaming with obsession. “You’ll be my queen, Elena. You’ll take your rightful place by my side. Together, we’ll rule everything.”

Elena’s eyes widened in terror as she shook her head “No, no. This is insane.”

But Tony just laughed, a cold, mirthless sound. “You’ll see, Elena. You’ll see that I’m the only one who truly loves you. The only one who truly understands you.”

Nathan stepped forward, his eyes blazing with anger. “you!, that’s enough. You’re not going to hurt her.”

Tony just smiled, his eyes never leaving Elena’s face. “Oh, but I will,” he said. “I’ll hurt her if I have