Luca's POV
I was able to hear Carlos curse as it came out of his mouth.
“Luca, you need to understand that this situation involves more than just you. It’s not only about him being the don; he is also an important ally to your family. If you choose to refuse…”
“I absolutely refuse to do that!” I said, raising my voice almost to a shout, my words cutting sharply through the heavy silence in the room. “I really will not let myself be used like a piece in his game. I genuinely care about Liora, and I need to protect her and keep her away from all this craziness.”
“All I’m saying is that you should be careful Luca. You are already aware of how the don tends to act. If he really wants something and has his heart set on it…”
“You really think I'm not already working on it?” I said feeling t
