LUCA
I barely managed to catch Victoria's wrists before her nails scratched across my face.
She was strong, made rougher by whatever emotions were fighting their way out of her, but I was stronger.
I held her firmly, pushing her back just enough to keep her at arm's length.
"Victoria, stop." I snapped at her. I could feel the eyes on us, the curious stares from other diners, but Victoria didn't seem to care.
She twisted in my hold, her chest rising and falling quickly. She looked crazy for a second. "I love you, Luca," she said, her voice breaking. "I've always loved you."
I clenched my jaw. Was that why she had tried to scratch my eyes out? "Don't do this."
Tears ran down her cheeks as she shook her head. "You promised me."
I felt something cold settle in my stom
