Ariana’s pov~ There was a fierce battle raging on endlessly in my mind. Silvio has set a trap for Mateo. How do I tell the father of my child that his enemy has laid a trapdoor in front of him? I tried to lift my arm but I felt limp, my eyes felt like they wouldn't stop turning. I heard the door to my room creak, I gathered energy in me to open my eyes, but I could only see enough to know Mateo had crossed into my room. I heard my blood pressure monitor chime. “Ariana” I heard him call quietly, I tried to open my mouth but I couldn't, I heard him walk over to where I lay, “Ariana,” he called again, seconds later I felt a warm touch on my arm, I felt my skin tingle in response and I shivered, “see how you are shaking under my touch, you must have missed me” he started, I felt his

