Lorenzo's coffee cup froze halfway to his mouth. His dark eyes searched my face like he was trying to figure out if I'd lost my mind.
"You want me to help you get revenge on Rafael?"
"Yes." I kept my voice steady, even though my heart was hammering. "I know he killed my father. He admitted it to me, And I know you're not happy about what he's done to our families."
Lorenzo set his cup down carefully. "Maliya, do you understand what you're asking me?"
"I'm asking you to help me destroy the man who murdered my father and forced me into marriage." I leaned forward. "You said you wanted to protect me. This is how."
"By helping you commit suicide?" Lorenzo's voice rose slightly, then he caught himself and looked around the coffee shop. We were still alone in our corner, but he lowered his
