Can't Leave Him

MONALISA

"Back then. Years ago, your dad was in the same line of business that I am now in" Lucius started, his eyes searching for mine but I avoided his gaze, processing carefully all the information.

Sandro had told me this but I still held onto the tiny hope that this was going to be another version of the story, a version that would perhaps sooth the aching in my heart a little.

"And I... I was under your father for a brief while" he continued, letting his thumb swipe over my hand gently and affectionately.

"I will be nothing but honest so I am going to say the truth that your father was... He wasn't the best person to be underneath. I spent only a few months with him but the most scars I have on my body was caused during my time with him. Your father didn't care about a single person other than himself and his family. I knew he loved his family, everyone knew. Seb would only smile when he got a call from your mum. I only ever saw him look human when he talked to your mum. He w