ADRIAN
The past few days had been nothing but chaos. Threats loomed over me like vultures, and the target on my back grew heavier by the minute. I had enemies to deal with, alliances to secure, and not enough damn time to breathe.
When Ella had been kidnapped by Sofia, I didn’t think twice. I crossed borders to get to her despite the news I had received moments before.
News that cut deeper than any bullet ever could.
She had betrayed me.
But what the hell had I expected? Undying devotion? Blind loyalty?
I was a monster. A cold-blooded killer who took what he wanted without apology or remorse. I never asked for hearts, I crushed them.
So, I should’ve hated her.
But I didn’t.
I couldn’t.
And I didn’t know why.
“What will you do about Marco?” Luca asked from across the room.
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