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"Probably because he's deteret out of it But he won't"

"Why are you so" I glare at hi us up?"

"Because even though you ether, I can't let that happen"

"But why?" I insist

"Because I need to teach Adrian a lesson about the ioes on "He needs to understand how faether What's more important, Marzia? The fact that Adrian is responsible for the death of your parents, or the fact that you love him?"

My lips form a thin line and I stare at the man in front of me with open defiance I don't want to answer hi to say

He see at me "You don't even have to tell ain sometime"

"If you live long enough," Ifit takes over I realize I'ra away from me Yet, I find myself curious about his intentions Why the hell does he care about me? He wants et it now"

"Get what?"

"You wantus out of Sicily, you sick monster"

He laughs out loud "I knohere they are, Marzia And I also know about the little letters your maid delivers to them"

I pale

"Don't worry," he goes on "I won't tell Adrian"

"But why—"

"Because I'er picture here" He shrugs "You'll understand someday, Marzia You will understand why the events that happened since your birthday had to happen the way they did"

"If you're trying to excuse the fact that you killed "

"Such a shs "No, ive ood Now, I have a couple more questions for you before I leave"

"What?" I eye hi else, his behavior has surprisedo

"Does Adrian make you happy?"