Chapter 7

Alessio

“Tell the servants to leave,” I tell Gio, massaging my temples as I draw the curtains closed over the darkening sky. “I need them out of the mansion before the sun sets completely.”

He nods, but he doesn’t leave the study immediately. “And how about the prisoner, Master?”

I pause. That very nearly slipped my mind, but I can’t say I blame myself since it has been a busy day trying to find Lazaro and capturing his daughter Chiara.

It’s supposed to be the full moon tonight, and I nearly forgot to make preparations for what will inevitably happen. I can already feel the pull of the moon, calling to the other side of me that I want to drown.

“Just keep her there, don’t move her anywhere else,” I say, slumping onto my seat. “I don’t think she will be roaming around tonight.”

“Of course, Master,” Gio replies.

I expect him to leave and get at it, but he stays in his spot. I arch a brow. “Is there anything you need?”

“No, Master.” He bows deeply. “I just want to know if I shoul