The Devil's Favourite Obsession
The room felt quieter after those words, because deep down, I understood the truth in them, the moment Melissa discovered her bloodline, everything around her would change permanently, no more pretending to be ordinary, no more escaping the underworld, she would become Salvatore Moretti’s daughter publicly and that alone would place a target on her back for the rest of her life.
“You think hiding the truth protects her,” I said carefully.
“I know it does.”
“Not anymore.”
Heavy silence followed, then finally Salvatore spoke again, softer this time.
“How much does she know?”
“Very little.”
“Good.”
“You really believe ignorance will save her?”
“No,” Salvatore answered quietly. “But it might sav
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