Chapter 56

Alessio

The sight of Rafael approaching me is enough to root me to my spot. I swallow hard, watching him walk, remembering the last time I've seen him and what he did to me.

Now this is completely unexpected. So much so that I even have this urge to laugh. It's like the worst of my worlds colliding. Evelyn and Rafael, the mafia world and my old pack, my new family and my old family. Both of them united, and it's against me.

The irony is unique, and with everything that happened, I just don't know what to say or do.

I stare at them both, watching them smile at me as Evelyn presses the muzzle of the gun harder against Nero's temple.

“I’m coming with you,” I announce, looking directly at Rafael. “I will not complain. I will not fight. I promise you, I will do whatever you want if you leave all these people alone.”

Evelyn scowls. “You have no right to negotiate, as I said--”

“Well, that’s definitely interesting,” Rafael cuts her off, pushing past her to get close to me. I see that she giv