Chapter 45

Hugo’s POV

To prevent me from running away, Leo locked me in the basement with Emily and another guy I don’t know. Given the bottle of whiskey he is holding and the smell of alcohol coming from his mouth, I conclude that this guy is drunk! Completely drunk, even!

But luckily Leo left the guy with us, in the cellar, because it was with his phone that I was able to call the emergency services and my brother, who I hope will arrive in time. I shake Emily’s hand in mine, then think of Elisa, who must be mad.

“I will return, Elisa, I promise you, my love.” I say to myself feeling a tear running down my cheek.

***

I open my eyes when the door slams open, revealing Leo, angrier than ever. He approaches me and grabs me by the collar.

“You’re the one who called the cops, you filthy bastard!”

“Yes, it’s me! It was the only thing that could save her, you moron!”

He punches me in the face. He tries to hit me again, when he is pulled back by my lit