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“Fabiano,” I said firh That’s not hoe treat guests”

Fabiano froze, then gazed up at uest He wants to steal you away, Aria”

Matteo chuckled “This is too good I’lad Father convinced me to come”

“Ordered you,” Luca corrected, but he didn’t take his eyes off of aze My cheeks blazed with heat at his scrutiny My father and his bodyguards made sure that Gianna, Lily and I weren’t around men very often, and the ones he let near us were either family or ancient Luca was neither family, nor old He was only five years older than irl in comparison

Luca let go of Fabiano and I pulled his I foldedat Luca I wished I had his courage, but he was a boy, an heir to my father’s title He wouldn’t be forced to obey anyone, except for the Boss He could afford courage

“I’m sorry,” I said, even if the words tasted foul “My brother didn’t mean to be disrespectful”

“I did!” Fabiano shouted I covered his mouth with o

“Don’t apologize,” Gianna said sharply, ignoring the warning look I shot her “It’s not our fault that he and his bodyguards take up so much room in the corridor At least, Fabiano speaks the truth Everyone else thinks they need to blow sugar up his ass because he’s going to be Capo—”

“Gianna!” My voice was like a whip She snapped her lips shut, staring at me ide eyes “Take Lily and Fabiano to their rooms Now”

“But—” She glanced behind lad I couldn’t see Luca’s expression

“Now!”

She grabbed Fabiano’s hand and dragged him and Lily away I didn’t think my first encounter withreeted by fury, but I found a s with embarrassment, and now that I was alone with the three men, nerves twisted my stomach Mother would freak out if she found out I wasn’t dressed up forone of my favorite maxi dresses with sleeves that reached lad for the protection all the fabric offered me I folded ize for led for a word other than rude