เข้าสู่ระบบCarlino's POV"I told you not to tell her I was here," I hissed through gritted teeth, trying to keep my voice down. "I told you not to involve me. Why the fuck did you tell her, old man?" I was more anxious than pissed, honestly. The thought of seeing her lying in that hospital bed made my stomach turn. She would be looking weak, fragile. That wasn't the woman I knew. I was used to her being defiant, fighting me at every turn.Her father just stared at me. His expression was warm, quiet, and it irritated me because I knew exactly what was going on in his head."I didn't… we didn't tell her anything," he said, finally stepping aside to give me room to go in. "She knew you were around because—you know what, just go inside."The words caught in my throat. I wanted to argue, but my mind was a mess, the thoughts scattered. My legs moved on its own, each step toward the door feeling heavier than the last.By the time I reached the handle, my eyes were already burning. I quickly wiped at th
Carlino's POVI sat slumped in the rigid plastic chair outside the ICU, the echo of my restless boots tapping a frantic, endless rhythm against the sterile floor. The paperwork was done, but the waiting was so much suffocating. The heavy door finally swung open, and the doctor stepped out. I shot up instantly, my jaw clenched."She has lost a lot of blood," he said, pulling off his gloves. "She needs an urgent transfusion. What's her blood type?""O positive," I replied without a second's hesitation.The doctor nodded. "Thank you. We'll pull a match from the blood bank." He turned and hurried down the corridor.I sank back into the chair, rubbing my temples. I knew everything about Lina. Every single detail. Her favorite food, the exact dress that made her smile, her preferred drink, the cakes and snacks she bought when she was stressed—I had researched it all meticulously after we parted. It wasn't just memory, it was an obsession. Recalling her blood type was second nature.Aiden’s
Carlino's POVAs I took step after step, I felt the weight in my chest growing heavier. It was so crushing that every movement felt like I was climbing a mountain. When I finally got back to the hotel room, I noticed the package of food Aiden had left on the nightstand beside my bed. I stared at the food, and it seemed to stare right back at me.Dropping onto the mattress, I fixed my gaze on the ceiling. I wasn't looking at anything in particular. My eyes remained locked on a single spot while my thoughts spiraled elsewhere.I needed to take my pills tonight. I needed to sleep. I needed to forget this pain, even if it was only for a few hours.I rushed to my bag and rummaged through it, searching for the medicine. I couldn't find it. Frustrated, I emptied the contents onto the floor, scattering clothes everywhere, but it still wasn't there. Then I unzipped the second compartment. There it was. Lying there quietly.I picked up the bottle and swallowed a higher dosage than the doctor ha
Carlino's POVLina’s footsteps started storming toward us. "Rotha! Erla!" she yelled. "What did I tell you about talking to strangers?" She snapped, dragging them away from me. "How many times have I warned you two?"My blood ran cold just seeing her upfront again. She was furious, but at the same time, undeniably beautiful. She smelled fresh, like rainfall on dry land. My heart broke when she used the word “stranger”. I really was nothing but a stranger to my own kids, they had no idea I was their father. And Lina? I couldn't even blame her. I wanted to turn around and walk away, but my boots felt rooted to the concrete. My eyes stayed glued to her."But Mama—" Erla started."No! You do not leave my sight like that!""But Mama—""What if something happened to you?" Her voice bled with pure panic.I finally mustered the courage to turn around, taking my first heavy step away."Mama, listen first," Rotha’s voice whined behind me.I picked up the pace, but Lina’s voice stopped me dead i
Carlino's POVMorning came too quickly. I hadn't slept a wink, and work was the furthest thing from my mind. I just stayed holed up in my room, drinking and smoking the hours away. By now, I knew Lina had to be awake.I sniffled, setting the glass down on the table and stubbing out the cigarette in the overflowing ashtray.What the hell had I become? A man the entire underworld feared to cross was now terrified of facing the woman he loved. I let out a harsh, bitter laugh. The great Carlino Silvio Lacentra was reduced to nothing. The very throne that gave me absolute power had destroyed me. And the worst part? That throne was the only life I had ever known.God damn it.The rage built up inside me, surging through my veins until my chest burned with it. If only… I grabbed the glass beside me and hurled it against the wall, watching it shatter."No!" The scream ripped from my throat."Father, you’re the root of all of this. You’re the cancer rotting me from the inside out. You took eve
Carlino's POV I couldn't bring myself to reply."I think you're Carlino," she murmured, her words slurring together as her fingers tangled deeper into my shirt. "You are, aren't you?" She staggered against me. She was so entirely certain. She hadn't bought my lie for a single second."Where are you taking me, Carlino?" she asked, blinking heavily. "Huh? You think I don't know?"I stayed quiet, listening to her rambling. Even if I wanted to respond, what could I possibly say?"My heart tells me you're Carlino," she continued, cutting through my silence. "And I love you. My heart can't lie to me. It won't."She spoke with such fierce confidence. Even dead drunk, there was something utterly captivating about her. The way she stumbled over her words, the way her body moved completely out of her own control—it was beautiful.Suddenly, a loud laugh burst from her, shattering the quiet of the bar. "He is," she nodded to herself, laughing again. "He is. Okay, okay. Wait..." She twisted aroun
Carlino’s POVThe second explosion didn’t come. That was worse. Smoke drifted faintly past the tall windows at the end of the corridor, gray against the night. Not thick. Not destructive. Controlled. A message, not an attack.He was showing me he could reach us.“Status
Lina’s POV The house woke before the sun did. I knew something was wrong before anyone said it. Footsteps were faster. Voices were lower. Doors opened and shut with purpose instead of leisure. The air didn’t feel heavy anymore — it felt charged. I had just stepped in
Lina’s POVThe punishment didn’t stop.It evolved.Doors that used to open now required permission. Corridors that once felt endless now felt measured — patrolled. Even the garden had guards posted like decorative statues with guns.I tested it anyway
Lina’s POVThe halls smelled faintly of polish and cold air, the kind that seemed to settle over power like a second skin. Guards walked past silently, their eyes flicking toward me, unreadable. Some lingered a second too long, then looked away. The air felt heavier than usual, as though







