Revelations

LEONARDO'S POV

The dank basement reeked of blood and fear. My uncle Giovanni was tied to a chair, swollen and battered from the beating he had gotten. But I felt no pity for the traitor.

My cousin Luca's eyes were wild with grief. Losing his twin Lucio had destroyed him. Now seeing his father Giovanni revealed as a turncoat was the last straw.

"Alright, talk," I said coldly to Giovanni. "Spill why you teamed up with Andrae against your own family."

When Giovanni stayed silent, Alessio slammed a fist into his gut. Giovanni wheezed in pain as Luca flinched, choking back a sob.

"Last chance," I said casually as Giovanni fought for breath. "Give me the details, then you get a quick death for ratting out the family."

Fear flashed in Giovanni's eyes. He started rambling about how Andrae had approached him and offered control of the family if Giovanni helped kill my brother.

"Lies!" Giovanni cried desperately. "He used me! I never wanted Vincenzo dead, you gotta believe me!"

Disgust roiled t