Chapter 108. Young and Dumb

Eliana

Mafia? Mafia? Was I the only one who had heard that part? Did Scott not understand what that could mean for us?

Fuck, we were doomed and it was all because of me. If I had just—no, that wouldn’t change anything.

I was torn between wanting an escape and wanting to help this defenseless woman who had come to us for help.

On shaky legs, I walked to the room, intent on talking to him. He had given orders on what was to be done, but I understood nothing except the impending doom that hung above us.

“Scott…” Words failed me. I had a lot to say—a lot of questions—but couldn’t voice them. I did not know how.

There was a glimmer in his eyes when he looked at me. A faint smile appeared on his lips. He was effortlessly handsome, shirtless and rough. A little mess never ruined beauty.

My purpose for joining him in the room was forgotten for a moment. One look at his injured hand and fear gripped me once more, knocking the air out of my che