Chapter 9

Alessio

Every single fiber in my body tenses as I stare at Rafael. It’s been more than a decade since I’ve seen him, but the effect he has on me is still the same: overwhelming repulsion and a deep wish to uninhibitedly violent.

I can’t believe he found me. I can’t believe that years and years of hiding and concealing my identity has been for nothing.

But still, I knew this day would come eventually. It’s only a matter of time.

As Rafael advances towards me, I just take a deep breath, get back in the car, and step on the accelerator.

Only to have Rafael stop in the middle of the road and put a hand on the hood of the car, stopping it completely.

Sighing, I turn off the engine and get back out. “Congratulations, you finally found me. Now kindly fuck off.”

He shakes his head and clucks his tongue, leaning against the hood of my car. “I must say, I never expected to find you that easily. I thought you’d be better than this, brother.”

“Half-brother,” I correct him. “Let’s not leave that t