Luciano Beriosova

Ashton's POV

The flight back to Italy went by faster than I would have liked. I felt like I still needed more time to get myself in control. It wasn't just the fear of what I might face once I return under my Father's wings, but I still wasn't certain that Emmett could keep Emelia safe. I worried about my woman, and I feared that If I wasn't able to return to her soon, I might lose her forever.

" Young Master, Please go in " My Father's henchmen were awaiting me at the airport. I could have gone by a private jet like he wished, but I didn't want to draw too much attention to myself. I followed the hefty men, all dressed in dark clothing and spotting matching neck tattoos that identified them as members of Beriosova's crime syndicate. Deric remained by my side the whole time, though he kept to himself, probably still worrying about the safety of his family.

My father wouldn't hurt them of course, not unless he had a reason to. However I didn't say this to Deric, I just hope next time i