All Chapters of Fake Sickness, Real Consequences: Chapter 11 - Chapter 12

Luca’s threat sat in my chest like a thorn.Marcus and I had barely returned to the mansion when my phone rang. My brother’s name was on the screen, but Luca’s voice came through instead.“Eva, if you want to save your brother, come to the abandoned warehouse at the docks. Come alone. Don’t bring Marcus.”“Don’t you dare touch him!” My hand shook as I gripped the phone.“As long as you do exactly what I say, I won’t hurt him,” Luca said, his tone unhinged. “I just want to talk to you. I know you still care about me. You’re just angry.”The moment the call ended, Marcus immediately had people search the location and arranged a team. “Don’t worry. I’m going with you. I’ll protect you and your brother.”We quietly headed for the docks with over a dozen bodyguards.Inside the warehouse, everything was pitch‑black except for a single lamp in the corner. My brother was tied to a chair, gagged. Terror was written all over his face when he saw me. Luca stood beside him with a gun pr