Ginevra
I get between the two men, freeing Ruggerio from Federico’s hold just to see that his eyes are completely void.
“Fede? What’s wrong?”
He shakes his head while distorting his face and I turn around, looking for reassurance from Ruggerio.
Ruggerio is staring at Federico worriedly and clenches his jaw before he leans into me to speak. Trying to talk over the music, he shouts. “Let’s get out of here. Go outside with him. I’m going to fetch Elisabetta.”
I nod and start pushing my brother out through the crowded dance floor. As we exit the club, I hear Federico take a deep breath before he distances himself from me and takes a few steps to the side. Holding on to a railing, he fills his lungs with another deep breath.
“Fede? Are you OK? What happened?”
He just scoffs but instead o
