You’d think by now I would have been used to pain and disappointment.
But as I stood in the middle of these men, I wasn’t sure I recognized the new feeling that had slowly crept up on me.
Why was I staring at Matteo?
Roman finally caught up with me, he put his arms around my shoulders and started to pull me back. I shrugged away roughly, I was so mad at him. Why wouldn’t he give me this new information?
“Alexandra—”
“Matteo, don’t do this.” I said, ignoring Roman’s attempts to get through to me. I took a few steps forward again, so I was closer to the man that had slowly become my best friend these past few weeks. “There’s still time to figure something else.”
Matteo shook his head, remaining quiet.
“He…He might be…be your boss, but you don’t have to die for him.” I stammered, despe
