"Ex-husband?" Leo's hand tightened around mine.Vincenzo's face instantly darkened."Leo, it's better if you go," I said softly."I'm not leaving you alone with him." Leo stood his ground in front of me, a solid wall.Vincenzo let out a cold laugh. "Kid, do you have any idea who you're speaking to?""I know who you are," Leo shot back, unflinching. "But this isn't New York. Your threats don't work on me here."I saw a flash of murderous intent in Vincenzo's eyes."Leo, it's really okay. You should go."Leo gave me a hesitant look. "Elara, if you need me, call me anytime."He turned and left, but he walked slowly, glancing back at me every few steps.Now, it was just Vincenzo and me."Eight years, and this is how you welcome me?"Vincenzo tried to approach, but I stopped him by taking a step back."What are you doing here?""I'm taking you home.""We don't have a home anymore." My voice was as calm as still water. "You destroyed it with your own hands, remember?"Vincenzo froze, at a lo
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