Aria
I waited until Isabella was safely settled in Luciano’s room before slipping back to mine and locking the door. This was the perfect moment to finally examine the mysterious black book I had hidden away.
Shouts suddenly echoed from down the hall.
“What were you doing at Santiago’s place that made him catch you?” Luciano’s voice boomed.
“I was spying for you!” Isabella shot back. “I heard he was planning to strike, so I went to gather information that could help you. That’s why, brother.”
“You ended up putting your life at risk!” Luciano roared. “Do you even know what you’re talking about? You’re not a kid anymore, Isabella. I told you I could handle Santiago myself. Understood?”
Isabella didn’t respond.
“I’m talking to you,” he pressed, his tone dangerously low. “The next time
