Sofia found herself trapped in a dimly lit room, her hands bound tightly with rope behind her back. The events of the kidnapping replayed in her mind like a nightmare she couldn't escape. Alessandro's cold eyes and menacing smile haunted her thoughts, and she shuddered at the memory of being torn away from her family.

As Sofia's eyes adjusted to the darkness, she noticed a small window high above, offering a sliver of moonlight that illuminated her surroundings. The room was bare, save for a rickety chair she was tied to and a heavy door that seemed impenetrable. Fear gripped her heart, but a fierce determination sparked within her. She refused to be a victim in Alessandro's twisted game.

Hours turned into days as Sofia sat in captivity, her mind racing with thoughts of Michael and her family. She missed their laughter, their warmth, and the simple joy of being together. Despite the bleak situation, Sofia held onto the hope that they were safe and devising a plan to rescue her.

Alessandro's visits became more frequent, each encounter dripping with malice and desire. He spoke of his infatuation with Sofia, claiming that they were destined to be together. But Sofia's defiance only fueled his anger, and she bore the brunt of his wrath in the form of verbal threats and physical intimidation.