“I’m fine, I’m fine!” I shrugged him off, forcing myself from the floor. I felt an uncomfortable feeling in my chest as my eyes searched for Christian. “C-Christian?” “I’m okay.” I turned as fast as possible and looked at Christian’s back as he pointed his uncle’s gun to a powerless’ Berto’s head
With an awful headache, I woke up and sat up straight. “What happened?” “Just like they say in the movies.” I heard a chuckle, making me look to my right. Christian, who held a cloth in his hand, pushed his arm against my forehead. “You’ve fainted.” Fainted? I breathed heavily, remembering every
My thoughts went to the poor guard who I had managed to deceive. I’m sure he only got off with a warning because Christian was cautious of my feelings. As two angels were sent from heaven, dad’s car pulled up on the driveway. He got out with Beau and the two made their way through the guards while
The old woman gave me a wink. “Siena should be with her mother.” “Should she?” Franco clicked his tongue. “Does she even have a car seat?” “Don’t you worry about a car seat, old man.” Dad defended me before I even got the chance. “You should worry about that lazy ass grandson of yours.” “Dad!” I
Christian “Hey, sleeping beauty!” Beau kicked Christian’s leg, waking him up. “We have to go. Dario is expecting you.” Startled, Christian opened his eyes, noticing he had fallen asleep in his chair while caring for Serena. “Where is she?” He asked, not wanting to lose her again. “Matteo took her
“I’m embarrassed to call you my son!” Berto tried grabbing his attention. The man smiled as Johnny stepped closer to look into his dad’s eyes. The rage in Johnny’s eyes had somehow managed to let Berto lower his head. Christian saw that as a sign of weakness. Berto began to realize he wasn’t the bo
Christian “Father, mother—what a pleasant surprise!” Berto said as the two followed his eyes. In the doorway stood the person he despised the most. Franco Lamberti. Just as Dario and Christian were about to step closer, Franco stuck out his hand, ordering them to stop. A shocked Maria made her
Just like Christian and Dario, Franco stayed behind—not wanting to take any part in this. “I’m so sorry little brother,” Berto said. “Please take me out of this misery so I can’t hurt anyone else—please.” Dario snickered. “Oh, don’t you worry about that.” “Come on, let’s give them a moment.” Fran