Matteo’s Pov
"Get over here! Come here and prove to me that you're worthy of this empire!" Grandfather commands and I fall on my knees.
I'm shaking my head vigorously, tears running down my face uncontrollably as I sob. "Please pa don't make me do this," I plead.
I am now at Grandfather's feet, at his f*****g mercy and I grasp both his ankles as I continue to beg him. My father being held down by a few men in a corner, my mother hugging my five year old sister in another corner.
My life flashing before my own eyes. I can't bring myself to do what grandfather is asking of me. Never.
The butt of a gun slams against my forehead over and over again until my blood is spewing uncontrollably but I do not quit begging. With each slam to my forehead, my plea becomes louder.
"Matteo, fratellin
