Chapter 18

Nicole.

I silently sigh in relief when he sits back down. I wouldn't want Leo to see this.

It feels like I'm disappointing my brother and at the same time my heart is stuck.

I just want him around. His embrace is different from anyone's and there is something about his scent.

I felt him leave the room because I wasn't sleeping, just wanted to be in his arms even if it was just for a day.

I miss Alessio.

He doesn't need to talk to me or hold me, his presence alone is enough to calm my heart.

Call me stupid and I won't blame you.

My brother is still angry at him and he made me promise not to see him again. But I can't, my heart can't stop beating for him.

He is the water that needs to quench my thirst. The fresh air that I desperately need in my lungs to survive.

I miss him so much it hurts.

I just wish I could change him. Have the ability to take away all the darkness in his heart and replace it with kindness and love for me.

But I can't, he is known as the ruthless don for