Il Re della Prigione

Il Re della Prigione

James Smith

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Introduction

Il Re della Prigione

Nella fredda e umida cella, Giovanni si sedette sul suo giaciglio di paglia, riflettendo sulla sua vita. Le mura di pietra grigia sembravano stringersi intorno a lui, soffocando ogni speranza di libertà. Ma Giovanni non era un uomo comune; era il Re della Prigione.

"Giovanni, hai una visita," disse la guardia, aprendo la pesante porta di ferro. Una figura familiare entrò nella cella, il volto nascosto sotto un cappuccio.

"Francesco, vecchio amico," disse Giovanni, alzandosi con un sorriso. "Non pensavo che saresti venuto."

"Non potevo lasciarti qui senza fare nulla," rispose Francesco, togliendosi il cappuccio per rivelare un volto segnato dal tempo e dalle preoccupazioni. "Ho un piano per tirarti fuori di qui."

Giovanni lo guardò con interesse. "E cosa hai in mente?"

Francesco si avvicinò, abbassando la voce. "C'è un passaggio segreto dietro la biblioteca. Se riusciamo a raggiungerlo, potremo fuggire senza essere visti."

Giovanni annuì lentamente, il suo spirito rinvigorito dalla speranza. "Allora non c'è tempo da perdere. Quando agiamo?"

"Stanotte," rispose Francesco. "Prepara tutto ciò che ti serve. Sarà la nostra unica possibilità."

Mentre la guardia chiudeva di nuovo la porta, Giovanni sentì un'ondata di determinazione attraversarlo. Era tempo di reclamare la sua libertà e di dimostrare che anche il Re della Prigione poteva sfuggire alle sue catene.
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Chapter 1

Il Penitenziario di Shadowgate ospitava il peggio del peggio: manipolatori di mercato, aspiranti assassini presidenziali, trafficanti d'armi...

In quel momento, tutti i detenuti erano rivolti verso il muro nella mensa, in un silenzio di tomba.

Perché? Perché Fergus Yost stava mangiando.

Fergus Yost guardava il cibo senza interesse e mormorava, "Dannazione. Ti ho aspettato per tre anni. Sei morto o cosa?"

Nonostante i suoi brontolii, era preoccupato. Il Maestro lo aveva accolto quando era giovane, e loro erano molto legati.

Tre anni fa, il Maestro lo aveva portato al Penitenziario di Shadowgate, definendolo il posto più pericoloso e il miglior campo di addestramento. Fergus era entusiasta, pensando che finalmente avrebbe avuto un degno avversario oltre al Maestro.

Con sua delusione, nessuno era alla sua altezza.

Quella notte, Fergus li aveva battuti tutti.

Per tre anni, ne era stanco.

"Fergus, c'è qualcuno che vuole vederti!" Il direttore Daniel Young si precipitò, cercando di compiacerlo.

Fergus pensò, 'È tornato il Maestro?'

Si alzò di scatto e corse verso la sala delle visite, rimboccandosi le maniche. Aveva molte domande da fare al Maestro sugli ultimi tre anni.

Ma quando arrivò, rimase sbalordito. Non era il Maestro. Era una donna in abiti professionali, con pelle chiara, naso alto, labbra rosse e occhi bellissimi—una bellezza classica.

"Stai cercando me?" Fergus chiese, sorpreso. Non la riconosceva.

La donna lo guardò con disprezzo e disse, "Sono Jessica Henderson, la tua fidanzata."

"Ma tanto per farti sapere, questo vestito costa ventimila euro, la collana vale duecentocinquantamila euro, e la mia villa più di cinque milioni."

Jessica continuò, "Tu non puoi darmi niente di tutto questo!"

Fergus era confuso e rispose, "Non voglio darti niente."

Se lo avesse voluto, sarebbe stato facile. I detenuti spesso lo pagavano per evitare le botte. Aveva fatto un bel po' di soldi nei suoi tre anni lì.

Il volto di Jessica si oscurò. "Quindi hai intenzione di mendicare una volta uscito?"

Pensò, 'Meno male che sono venuta a rompere il fidanzamento. Questo tipo non vale la pena.'

Fergus era infastidito. Se non fosse stata una donna, l'avrebbe picchiata per il suo atteggiamento.

Rispose seccato, "Chi ha detto che sto uscendo?"

"Tu... Senza vergogna!"

Furiosa, Jessica disse senza mezzi termini, "Io ho successo, e tu sei un criminale. Non siamo nello stesso mondo. Dammi l'accordo prematrimoniale, e non ci vedremo mai più."

"Poiché sono io a proporlo, posso soddisfare le tue tre condizioni, anche la libertà condizionale per motivi di salute!"

"Non serve!" Fergus non voleva continuare a parlare. Ma il Maestro gli aveva dato una scatola prima di andarsene, che includeva l'accordo prematrimoniale.

Fergus chiese alla guardia di portare la scatola.

Mentre la apriva, disse, "Non sono sicuro se l'accordo che ti serve è qui dentro. Se no, hai sbagliato persona."

Jessica sogghignò, pensando, 'Nessun accordo prematrimoniale significa la persona sbagliata? Non vuole rompere il fidanzamento.'

Jessica ribadì, "Accordo o no, sto rompendo questo fidanzamento!"

Mentre finiva di parlare, vide dentro la scatola e rimase sbalordita. C'era una pila di accordi prematrimoniali!

Nove di loro!

Vide un nome—Sophia Johnson—che era lo stesso della figlia dell'uomo più ricco di Tarynville.

"Questo è il tuo." Fergus lanciò casualmente un accordo prematrimoniale con il nome di Jessica sopra.

Sopprimendo il suo shock, Jessica prese l'accordo prematrimoniale e lo controllò. Non poté fare a meno di chiedere, "Sei entrato qui per frode?"

Si chiese, 'Come altro potrebbe avere così tanti accordi prematrimoniali? Deve aver truffato le donne per i loro soldi.'

Fergus alzò gli occhi al cielo e si alzò per andarsene.

Tornato nella sua cella, si sedette sul letto, guardando gli accordi prematrimoniali, senza parole. Aveva sempre pensato che fossero falsi. Chi aveva nove accordi prematrimoniali?

L'apparizione di Jessica significava che erano reali.

"Se altre persone vengono a rompere il fidanzamento, sarà così fastidioso."

Fergus scosse la testa, poi i suoi occhi si illuminarono. "Perché non rompo io i fidanzamenti per primo?"

Con quel pensiero, afferrò la scatola e uscì rapidamente dal blocco delle celle, dirigendosi direttamente verso il cancello della prigione.

Bang!

Il massiccio cancello elettromagnetico fu aperto con un calcio, e Fergus uscì con passo sicuro.

Le guardie sulle alte piattaforme si girarono immediatamente, fingendo di non vedere.

Fergus guardò la vasta distesa selvaggia intorno a lui e ricordò che era un lungo cammino fino al centro città dal Penitenziario di Shadowgate. Correre lì senza un veicolo sarebbe stato estenuante.

Proprio in quel momento, Daniel arrivò correndo da dietro.

"Fergus, stai andando via?"

Fergus alzò un sopracciglio. "C'è qualche problema?"

Daniel tremò di paura e disse debolmente, "No, certo che no. Puoi andare via quando vuoi. Volevo solo chiedere se i detenuti possono iniziare a mangiare."

Nessuno osava mangiare senza il permesso di Fergus. Se fosse andato via per qualche mese, tutti nella prigione sarebbero morti di fame.

"Lascia che mangino!"

Fergus agitò la mano e aggiunse, "Chiama un'auto. Devo andare a..."

Guardò il primo accordo prematrimoniale, che era per Sophia, con un indirizzo a Tarynville.

"A Tarynville!" continuò Fergus.

Cinque ore dopo, Fergus salì su un aereo per Tarynville.

"Che mondo piccolo." Entrando nella cabina di prima classe, Fergus aggrottò le sopracciglia.

La cabina di prima classe era piccola, e poteva vedere tutti con un colpo d'occhio. Uno dei passeggeri era Jessica.

Allo stesso tempo, Jessica notò Fergus e chiese sorpresa, "Sei stato rilasciato?"

Fergus non voleva parlare di più. Dire qualsiasi cosa sarebbe stato inutile, quindi rispose semplicemente, "Sì."

Il volto di Jessica si oscurò immediatamente. Non c'era da meravigliarsi se aveva rifiutato l'aiuto per la libertà condizionale per motivi di salute; la sua condanna era già finita. Disse freddamente, "L'ho detto molto chiaramente. Siamo mondi a parte, e non saremo mai insieme. Smettila di seguirmi e scendi dall'aereo!"

Jessica pensò, 'Appena rilasciato e sullo stesso volo con me? Deve essere intenzionale. Vuole sicuramente perseguirmi!'

"Wow, sei un genio, vero!" Fergus fece una smorfia e chiuse gli occhi per riposare, senza dire altro.

"Tu...!" Jessica era furiosa. Aveva pensato meglio di lui quando aveva consegnato l'accordo prematrimoniale senza problemi, ma ora sembrava un mascalzone. Osava insultarla?

Lo guardò ferocemente e poi distolse lo sguardo. Litigare con lui sull'aereo avrebbe svalutato la sua immagine. Lo avrebbe affrontato a Tarynville.

Presto, l'aereo atterrò all'Aeroporto di Tarynville.

Jessica si alzò per prima e si avvicinò a Fergus, avvertendolo a bassa voce. "Una persona saggia conosce il proprio posto. Smettila di seguirmi, o ti darò una lezione a Tarynville. Comportati bene!"

Detto questo, si girò e se ne andò senza aspettare la risposta di Fergus.

Ma quando raggiunse la porta, fu fermata da un'assistente di volo.

L'assistente di volo si scusò e spiegò, "Mi dispiace, signora, ma l'aeroporto di Tarynville è in lockdown, in attesa che un VIP scenda. Quindi, non può ancora lasciare l'aereo."

Gli occhi di Jessica si illuminarono di sorpresa. Bloccare l'aeroporto per aspettare un VIP? Questo non era mai successo a Tarynville. Chi poteva essere?

Anche gli altri passeggeri erano altrettanto stupiti. Bloccare l'aeroporto era inaudito!

I passeggeri pensavano, 'Chi potrebbe essere?'

L'assistente di volo controllò il numero del posto e si avvicinò a Fergus, battendo le ciglia dolcemente. "Onorevole signor Yost, per favore scenda..."

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