Chapter 45. You’ll Be Punished for That

Nico POV

The moment my fist connects with Alessandro’s jaw, the sound is louder than I expect. A sharp crack that silences even the shrieks around us.

He stumbles, spits blood, and collapses onto the floor.

The crowd roars….half in shock, half in awe. Phones are out, capturing every second, their whispers buzzing like flies.

I don’t care.

All I see is him on the ground, his lip split, his chest heaving as he tries to recover. My knuckles throb, but the satisfaction of seeing him bleed almost makes me smile.

Almost.

Because he had the audacity to put his hands on her. And the audacity to hit me.

And for that, one punch isn’t nearly enough.

I take a step toward him, my body coiled to finish what I started, when a sharp voice cuts through the chaos.

“Enough!”

The crowd parts instantly. A security guard storms into the circle, face pale with fury.

His gaze snaps to Alessandro first…..bleeding, pathetic on the