Forbidden Desire 18+

ELIO MORELLI

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The next morning Isabella sleeps in. Whilst she remains silent in her bedroom, I read through the notes one last time and call for someone to collect them to be sent off for prints. I also organise the CCTV in the SU bar to be checked through.

When I think back to yesterday I don't remember anyone walking into the corridor to get to the girls bathroom. Unless there was another door that wasn't visible to me. I shake my head and click my knuckles.

Whoever it is, they're going to pay.

I listened to Isabella's outburst at Jenson and as easy as it is to point fingers at him, his reaction seemed natural and unforced. But then again he could be a narcissistic psychopath for all I know and is great at lying and masking facial expressions.

My phone raises to my ear as I call Lonzo. I doubt Isabella told him about the notes and I don't want him to find out later down the line–he will gut me in my sleep. "Elio," his deep voice cuts across the receiver. "Is everything okay?"

"Lonzo." I greet him. "Isabella is fine but there is something we need to discuss."

He releases a breath. "Let me go to my office." I wait until I hear the sound of a door shutting. "Go on."

"Isabella has been receiving anonymous notes from someone. Yesterday someone went into the bathroom whilst she was in a stall and stuck the note to the mirror." I state clearly.

"What did the notes consist of?"

"Threats," I admit. "Stating that she's being watched, her every move, that they're going to hurt her."

Lonzo curses in Italian. "How long have you known about these threats?"

"Only last night. She kept two of the others from me. I don't know why but I told her to never do it again. Her safety is my priority." I clutch my phone tighter.

"That girl is a nightmare," he murmurs under his breath.Don't I know it. "Where are the notes now?"

I clear my throat. "I've sent them off to be checked. When Isabella wakes up I'm going to ask her to give me every detail that she remembers from receiving the notes. She was a little... distracted last night."

"I see," Lonzo hums and I have flashbacks of coming all over her pussy like a caveman claiming his prey. "God. I knew her going to University would be a bad idea. Right, until this is settled and the person is caught, please do not let her out of your sight. I don't care what it costs. Otherwise I'm bringing her home."

My eyes harden against the wall. She will hate him forever if he does that.

"I'm going to try and get some names from her and once I do, you can do some digging."

"Thank you, Elio," he rasps. "I pray this is some sick joke between students but if anything else escalates. Please call me. And tell Isabella to give me a ring as soon as she wakes up."

I nod. "I will do. Don't worry, she's in safe hands. I won't let anything happen to her."

"I know. I trust you, Elio. I just don't trust other people in this world."

"I'll call you soon with an update."

"Bye, Elio."

I cut off the call and slide my phone back into my pocket. At the same time the door to Isabella's room cracks open and I glance over to find her emerging. She's in nothing but a tiny silk vest and shorts that barely cover her ass.