Vows and Vengeance

Rocco's POV

I knew Alessia's promise not to harm herself wasn't enough. I had to give her a way out, some control she could hold onto, or she'd never stop trying to escape.

"And in return for giving me your word, I'll strike another deal with you."

Her eyebrows lifted. "What kind of deal?"

"I propose a marriage alliance." I watched her face.

Her mouth opened slightly. Her eyes went wide, then