TRACEY’S P.O.V“So, Skylo, what next??“ I asked, folding my hand against my arm.“Don't fucking involve yourself with Rodrigo. He's more dangerous than you think….““Just do as I say….and follow my instructions.“ He slammed the door, walking out of the room like I was a dog meant to simply nod at him.“Skylo…we are not done talking” I called after him but, there was no response. He had sprinted out, leaving me in that damn room with my heart racing, and every muscle in my body caught between bolting out and collapsing on the floor.I couldn’t think. Hell, I couldn’t even breathe right.I stood there for another minute, alone, angry, and afraid if I was making the right choice. This felt like betrayal but, yet again, I owed no one loyalty.I sighed, before dragging my tired legs back to my room. I couldn't afford Damien to see me in here. That would be draining to explain.Getting into my room, I could feel my body giving up from being emotionally exhausted.I shut my door softly, lean
TRACEY'S P.O.VSkylo couldn't know about this. He shouldn't. Skylo knowing meant Damien would know too and that was only going to cause more trouble.I froze, like a thief caught with a handful of gold.Panic gushed through my vein and my skin turned cold.I looked at Robert expecting him to say a word or even act fast because this comprising situation was all his fault but the bastard didn’t even move. He stood straight, arms at his sides, as calm as he could ever be.So, I turned back at Skylo who looked like he was about to burn the whole damn room down.“What the fuck is going on?” he growled, stepping forward and I wiggled away from Robert's space.“Skylo…” I started, my voice cracking from fear. I was too stunned and had no explanation to give.Skylo’s eyes narrowed at me. “Why the fuck are you in a room with him, Tracey? And why was the door locked?”“It’s not what it looks like,” I said quickly, too quickly, wavering my hands as if trying to dismiss the thought of his head.H
TRACEY'S P.O.VI hadn’t seen Robert all morning, which I would count as a small win.I wasn’t ready to face him, not with the weight of a decision still dragging at the back of my mind. I hadn’t made up my mind, and I hated the idea of him seeing the indecision all over my face.I let my feet carry me down the corridor with a mind of their own.That was when it happened.A hand reached out, yanking me hard by the arm, and before I could even gasp the situation properly, I was dragged into a room.Yet again.I blinked, stunned, my mind running fast.The air was different in here…darker, colder with dimly lit and I struggled to look around.There were shelves lined with loads of sacks,. making me guess this was a storehouse."What the fu...” I cursed, but, cutting short when I saw his face.Robert.Of course it was Robert. Same damn suit…. Same eyes that looked made me want to cringe out.My expression soured as I yanked my arm free from of his grip. “Jesus, what the heck is actually
TRACEY'S P.O.VHe didn't speak immediately. He tilted his head slightly, staring at me in a way that made me feel like I was being dissected.A loud sigh echoed across the room. “Is this a riddle, Tracey?” he asked, his brows drawing slightly together. “Because I’m not in the mood.” He sighed.I shook my head. “It’s not. Just answer, please.”He exhaled, gaze narrowing, my eyes glanced at his hand which were placed on the desk, his fingers tapping against the hard wood in a rhythmicnway that made my stomach churn.A pause.“In my world, Tracey... care is luxury and hesitation gets people killed. If someone plans something behind my back, regardless of who it benefits….they become a liability. And I do not tolerate liabilities.” He said cold and sharp.I felt the heat crawl up my skin as he continued. “Even if it's benefits you and you get to protect people you love?“ “If it benefits me? That’s where it gets dangerous, Piccola.“ He paused.I was staring back at him, watching as his
TRACEY’S P.O.VThe damn time you never expect the day to wiggle away so fast… it does.I blinked awake to a brand new day, the sunlight spilling through the thin slit in the curtain like it had a personal beef with me. It landed directly on my face, hot and aggressive, and I groaned, turning away from the reflection.I hated mornings like this.Mornings that were loud enough for my thoughts to scream and drive me insane while I lie still, unable to do nothing.I was still lying on my bed, just staring at the ceiling, breathing in the heaviness that was pressing against my chest. I had woken up feeling sore, my mind reeling with the bugging discussion I had with Robert last night. God…If Robert knew…No no….I had to speak to Damien.I thought. I had to listen to whatever he had to say before making a decision and honestly, every part of me wished I could delay that conversation until the sun burned out. But I knew what delaying it would mean.This wasn’t about me anymore. Neither wa
TRACEY'S P.O.V I didn’t even remember how I got back to my room. It felt like my feet moved on their own. My head was buzzing too loud to hear anything else. My eyes were blurry as heck. I barely noticed anything as I moved past the stairs. The second I shut the door behind me, I leaned against it and let out a shaky breath, my legs were too weak to keep standing, so I slid down slowly until I was sitting on the floor, knees to my chest, like a kid hiding in the corner of a classroom. What just happened? What the hell just happened? Robert had just looked me dead in the eye and told me that my father and sister were alive. That I could see them again. That I had a choice. But it wasn’t really a choice, was it? It felt more like I was being blackmailed by him. If I wanted to see them, I had to walk away. Leave everything behind. Let go of Damien. Of Skylo. Of Katya. Of this house, this chaos, this twisted new life I was beginning to… understand? Or maybe I was just gett