|| VITTORIA'S POV ||
The weight of the decisions ahead pressed heavily on my shoulders as I stood in the dimly lit room, caught between the shadows of conflicting emotions. Vincenzo and Elijah faced me with earnest expressions, their regret palpable. I took a deep breath, steadying myself as I spoke.
"You both used me as a pawn in your feud. I've been tossed around like a vessel for your conflict. I won't stand for it any longer." Tears welled in my eyes, a reflection of the turmoil within.
Vincenzo's eyes softened with regret. "Vittoria, I never wanted you to feel like a pawn. I thought I was protecting you from Elijah's world, not realizing the toll it would take on you."
Elijah's gaze held a mix of guilt and understanding. "Vittoria, I didn't intend for you to be caught in the cross
