Caelum I paced the entryway, my mind spiraling. Sandro had called—Solenne was on her way back.In less than ten minutes, I'd see her again.And I had no f*cking idea what I was going to do.Would I kill her? Lock her away? Keep her hidden from the families?She was a Rossetti and a Bolzico.Her very blood was a betrayal.But she was also mine.I ran a hand through my hair, my pulse pounding. The second I hesitated, they'd see my weakness. If I didn't act decisively, the families would question my authority. They would want her dead.And I had no justification to spare her.Except—I couldn't imagine a world where she didn't exist."Caelum, stop pacing!" Isaac snapped.I spun on him, rage flashing through me. "You're giving me orders now?" I shoved my face in his, ready to break his f*cking jaw.Isaac didn't flinch. "She'll be here any minute. Get your head straight."Fck!I stormed away, pacing again.Isaac exhaled sharply. "Put her in a cell. Figure this out later. But don't let thos
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