Marked by a Stronger Alpha After Being His Stand-in
I closed my eyes, the last shred of hope dying within me.
"Tonight. Eight o'clock, under the laurel tree," I said, using the last of my strength. "We end this where it began."
"End things?" Rocco's voice was mocking. "Caterina, do you really think you can leave me?"
"Be there or don't. The choice is yours."
"I'll be there," he said, his tone softening slightly at my resolve. "But Caterina, whatever little game you're playing, we can work through it…"