Chapter 46. My Options

After hiding away, I heard shouting, doors slamming, and Matteo arguing with Iz, insisting they leave now. So, I can only assume whatever they all spoke about has caused issues.

Climbing from the bed, my feet sink into the comfort of the rug. I stay standing for a moment, waiting for everything to quiet down before inching closer to the door. Pulling it open, Hugh is sitting there, as always.

"He's still in his office." His words are quiet. I don't question how he knows I am going to Marco. Instead, I walk past him and hear him follow.

I open the door and step in. Marco stays leaning back in a chair, his tie pulled down, and he stares at the ceiling. Stepping in more, I close the door. His head lowers until he finds me standing waiting.

"Lucia..." He sighs, and I walk closer.

"You can't keep refusing to answer questions, Marco, not when it's my life or I walk." I take another step towards him.

"I had a feeling I wouldn'