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The grief that’s taken a backseat to my rage returns with a soul-crushing blow as I stare at my little brother. Leaning down, I press a kiss to his forehead, then whisper, “Addio, fratello. Ti vendicherò.”
My little brother was fucking killed and his organs harvested because of his blood type.
Dario’s mouth curves into a hot smile with a hint of playfulness. “Relax, bellissima. I’m the nice one.” “Stop calling her beautiful,” Renzo suddenly growls, something possessive in his tone. Dario lets out a burst of laughter before moving away from me and taking a seat at the island. His eyes settle on Renzo, a mischievous expression making him seem friendly. “Hmm…Possessive much?” he taunts Renzo.
He wishes he could kill me. I let out a chuckle. “Don’t fuck this up for Skylar. She’s really looking forward to seeing you.” Unable to resist fucking with the man, I add, “I’d hate to see my woman upset.”
“And right now, I’m thinking about forcing you to marry me so you can give me the heir I lost. After all, I’m stuck with you for life. I might as well get something out of it.”
“I’ll make you deal. Just for today, I won’t be an asshole, and you’ll drop the act.” “What act?” “The one where you think flirting with me will make me care enough to let you go.” My eyes flick to hers. “I’m not that kind of man. If you make me love you, there’s no fucking way I’ll let you go. You’re fighting a losing battle.” “Are you saying there’s a chance you might fall in love with me?”
“Just because I don’t hesitate to kill anyone who crosses me doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy the beautiful things in life.” I keep her gaze imprisoned as I continue, “You’ve seen the worst of me. I lost my brother, the person who I loved more than anything. You’re seeing the pain, the rage, the fucking relentless thirst for vengeance.”
“You have me, amo.” It’s only then I realize what I’m calling her. Love. It came so naturally I didn’t even notice. In Skylar’s darkest moment, I realize I’ve fallen for her. Hopelessly, irrevocably, madly in fucking love.
“You’re not fine, and I want you checked out. If your body rejects the kidney because of this, I’ll fucking burn the world down. Think of having the checkup as you saving mankind from extinction.”
“She had to watch as you killed him,” I hiss as I hold the knife ready over his stomach. “And I had to watch as she fucking broke.”
Walking closer to her, I hold my clean hand out to her. She stares at it for a moment, then surprises the fuck out of me by coming to take hold of my bloody hand. Lifting her head, her eyes are still dull when they meet mine. Weaving our fingers together, I pull her out of the room and head down to the restroom so I can wash the blood off our hands. I don’t think Skylar fully understands what she just did. By taking my bloody hand, she stepped into my world and left her own behind.
Dario’s eyes move between Renzo and me, then he says, “Something’s changed between the two of you.” “Renzo doesn’t want to kill me anymore,” I answer. Dario lets out a chuckle. “That’s good to hear.” He glances between us again. “Seems the saying is true, there’s a fine line between love and hate.”
The only plan I can come up with is showing her everything I have to offer. I’ll love her so fucking hard she’ll have no choice but to love me back.
Understanding why he did the things he did when we first met makes what I’m about to say easier. “I forgive you.” I watch as the words hit him, and relief washes over his face.
Becoming one with Skylar is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. From this moment onward, she owns me. I’m hers. Forever. “Renzo,” she breathes, my name sounding like a prayer. I press my forehead against hers again as I continue my relentless pace of conquering her. “You’re mine, amo,” I groan. “You’re fucking mine, and I’m never letting you go.”
“Skylar.” I give her a pleading look, which isn’t something I do easily. “There’s nothing wrong with you loving me, and I’ll never use it against you. You’re safe with me.”
It just happened, and I had zero say in the matter. One second I wanted to strangle her, and the next, I wanted to fuck her.
I never believed I’d have this once-in-a-lifetime love. It happened in the most unconventional way, and the price we had to pay almost broke us. Maybe it did, and our broken pieces fit perfectly together.
“Even though I kidnapped you, you were the one who took me captive. You’ve seen me at my worst and still chose to love me.”
“I want to see you naked with only my ring on your finger.” “Hmm…I like the sound of that,” I chuckle as I press kisses to his neck. “A perfect ending to a perfect night.” Walking into the bedroom, he places me on the bed, and staring down at me, he says, “A perfect beginning to a perfect life, amo.”
