Chapter 48. The Most Sweetest Man

I knew what he wanted, my support and my agreement. But how could I blindly follow him into danger? How could I put my trust in someone who was so ruthless and violent?

Those worries melted away when he turned to me at last, his eyes hot with emotion.

“Alessia,” he said softly. “You have to trust me. Please. I will do whatever it takes to keep you safe.”

The look in his eyes broke down every reserve I had left, every wall I had built around myself. At that moment, I knew that I would follow Riccardo anywhere – even into the heart of danger.

And so we acted. We launched a calculated strike against our enemy, hitting them where it hurt the most. Blood was spilled on both sides – but ultimately, we emerged triumphant once again.

As we returned home at last, tired but victorious, Riccardo swept me up in his arms and kissed me deeply.

“You are everything to me,” he whispered hoarsely against my lips. “After all this time – after everything we’ve been t