Chapter 19

Isabella’s POV

Without a word, I headed towards the exit. Both of Alessandro’s men flanking my side looked like giants, a huge frown etched deep into their faces. I wouldn’t be surprised if I heard they hadn’t smiled in their entire life.

I was almost halfway down the stairs when Alessandro’s voice rang behind me.

“Make sure you tell your father everything you’ve been up to. Every single thing.”

***

The moment the car pulled into the familiar cobbled pathway that led to my house, I felt Alessandro’s last words roll off my mind and back. Something prickled at the back of my eyes as the black Mercedes pulled over just in front of my house. From my spot in the back seat, I had a clear view of the front of the house, and just through the window, a crouched figure hovered just above the dining table.

Papa.

Without wasting any more time, I hopped out of the car, slamming the door shut. I hurried up the stairs as fast as my legs co