My fingers shook so violently that the tiny glass vial rattled against the edge of the cup. I tipped the liquid into the glass, watching it mix instantly with the water without leaving a trace.I took a shuddering breath, wiped the tear from my cheek, and carried the glass back into the bedroom.Rocco was lying on his back, propped up against the pillows, his chest bare and his eyes heavy with sleep. The moment I walked in, his mouth curved into a lazy smile."Brought me a drink, beautiful?" he asked softly, his rough voice deep from exhaustion."Yeah," I murmured, sitting on the edge of the mattress. My chest felt like it was going to burst. “Don't look at him. Don't let him see your eyes.” I kept chanting in my mind, as I forced my hand to stop trembling. "Here. Drink up." I smiled, as I handed him the glass. Rocco didn't hesitate for even a second. He took it, and drank the whole thing down in a few big gulps, handing the empty glass back to me."Thanks, babe," he mumbled, lettin
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