My heart was still pounding, my mind reeling from Alpha Alessandro’s words—*my children*—like a weight I couldn’t shake. I don't know if i was actually expecting an explanation or whatever but my lip felt like they've been glued together ,my eyes where still fixed on him. Silvia’s voice broke through, raw and fierce. “I don’t f*****g believe this,” she said, her tone thick with disbelief, her eyes locked on Alessandro, burning with anger. “Let us go,” she added, her words low, carrying a warning that made my skin prickle with tension.
Alessandro didn’t speak, his face still broken, that single tear glistening on his cheek, his mouth trembling. He gave a small nod to one of his warriors, who turned and ran off, moving quickly out of sight. My chest tightened, my breath uneven, waiting for
