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Natalia's POV: ‘No one would have survived what brother did and remained sane, Natalia. No. One.’Her words made me pause, the way she had said it made me curious and wary. What had happened to Carlo in the past? Wait… did that have something to do with what I had seen that day? The day he'd been hurting himself. I stalked across the room over to Angela, crouching down, I took her hands in mine. “Can I ask you something?”She looked away. “Please,” I pressed. “It's been bothering me and I didn't have anyone to speak to about it.”Her eyes returned to mine as she eyed me cautiously. “What is it?”How do I say the words? How do I explain them? “Do you know why Carlo harms himself?”Angela stiffened, a subtle movement one might have missed if wasn't looking at her closely. “What do you mean?” She asked, feigning ignorance.So I pushed, saying it as bluntly as I’d seen that fateful night. “Late one night, I walked in on Carlo cutting his right hand and it wasn't a pretty sight, Angela.

Natalia’s POV: After our little awkward conversation, Angela returned back to helping out with breakfast. I offered to help—even though I knew nothing about baking or Italian cuisine—but as usual I was asked to not stress myself. So I remained in a stool while I watched them move about the kitchen as boredom messed with my mind. Boredom. Something I was beginning to get accustomed to in this place. Never knew a day would come where all I had to do was shower, eat, move about and just make small talk. A stark contrast to the life I led before now, I had school, my phone, and my part-time jobs to keep me going. I sighed deeply. I couldn't wait to leave this place. Hopefully one of the two deals I made would help get me out of here—with my head intact. By the time Angela and the maid were done with breakfast, several minutes had passed. I helped them move the dishes to the massive dinner room. I had never eaten here, not because I haven’t gotten the offer. I just didn’t want to, it

Natalia's POV:“What the fuck are you doing here?” I hissed, marching over to him.Carlo pushed off the wall, closing the distance between us in two long strides. The proximity had a shiver running down my spine. “What was that attitude about?”My brows furrowed at the sudden change of topic as I tried to understand his question. “What—Oh…” Realization dawned on me. “You know, it's good you brought it up. Why didn't you tell me Luca has been found or was this your plan all along? To have me in your bed?” “I don't have to play silly games to get what I want, piccolina. With or without Luca, I would have. I see how you shiver at the mere sight of me.” His hand reached out, tucking a stray strand of hair behind my ear and my stomach flipped. “I know how much you crave my touch.”“That’s… that's not true!” I stepped away from his touch as if I’d been burned. “I want nothing to do with you!”“Could have fooled me.” A grin, sinister but calm swept his cheeks. I swear he only smiled when he

Natalia’s POV:My thighs shook as my body still convulsed from the nerve racking pleasure that had washed over me. It felt like I wasn't in full control of my body. I might have passed out for a moment because I didn't notice when Carlo took off the belt and released me, and had somehow maneuvered me until I was curled up in his laps. The first thing I had actually noticed was the open mouthed kisses he placed on my neck and the way his thumbs kept massaging my wrists. What the hell was he doing?“Carlo?”“Shhh.” Warm lips trailed my neck. “You did so good, monella.” His thumb pressed so gently against my wrist and I almost moaned. I let out a satisfied sigh instead, relishing the way his neck kisses and gentle wrist massage made me feel good. But like lightning, a thought struck me. My spine stiffened as my mind darted back to what had happened earlier, what had happened after I felt the new strange sensation. Heat crept up my neck and cheeks and suddenly, with newly found strengt

Carlo’s POV: I wasn't surprised he was here. Gianpaolo Ravazzani. After all, he was also part of the ‘Ndrina. But that didn’t mean he was welcomed here, or that I was okay with his presence. I tore my gaze away from his and I headed to my seat giving handshakes to people who rose from their seats to greet me while my guards trailed behind me. I took my seat at the table reserved for me. The crowd quieted as Alfredo, the oldest man in our clan, mounted the stage to give his usual speech in honor of me. "Ladies, gentlemen, and esteemed guests!" His voice boomed around the hall, deep and commanding from the mic he was using. "Today, we are all gathered yet again to celebrate Don Carlo Moretti.” The crowd erupted into applause. My expression stayed impassive as he continued. “On this day, almost fifteen years ago, he proved himself worthy…” Here we go. Down the memory lane into the past. I tuned out for the rest of his speech. His speech went on for minutes more. I