Alina’s POV Eventually, we moved to the gym mats, lying side by side and talking about everything and nothing. His childhood in the cartel, the violence he’d escaped, the family he’d lost. My mother’s death, the years of searching for truth, the moment I’d realized my father was the villain all along. “We’re both orphans,” I said quietly. “In different ways, but still.” “Yeah,” he agreed. “But we found each other. Found this fucked up family that’s held together by violence and loyalty and really questionable life choices.” “That’s one way to describe it,” I said, smiling despite everything. “You got a better description?” “Home,” I said simply. “It’s home. Chaotic and dangerous and probably destined for disaster, but home.” He pulled me closer, pressing a kiss to my forehead. “Then let’s fight to keep it. Whatever it takes.” “Whatever it takes,” I agreed.
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