I didn't look away. I meet Apollo's strange stare trying to adapt the seriousness on his face. The way he looks at me seems like I did something terrible. I feel like I'm betraying him and our family. Those accusing stare is making my heart beat faster than its normal rate and colden my palms as well. I keep my void face despite the unknown fear inside. I am not backing down even if he is trying to intimidate me. I don't know what is he doing, as far as I know he supposed to be on the business trip right now. I clearly heard and remember what Enzo told me when I called him a while ago. But why is he here? Is he stalking me? I unconsciously grip the fabric of Sain's clothes as if it could keep my poker face to hide the nervousness I'm feeling right now towards Apollo. I frown a little but I flinch in surprise when I felt Sain's soft lips press on mine as if that's his way to get my attention. I lifted my gaze to look at him and I was greeted with his deep dark soulful grey eyes."Wha

Sain is good in observing people but sometimes he failed to recognize the person who can betrayed him once he start to loosen up a bit. Just like what is happening now. He failed to assess me just because I am his wife. I don't know, for some reason I felt a pinch of guilt inside me. I honestly don't know what will happen after this."Should I ask someone to monitor his every move?" Zacharias offered that drags me back to my reverie.I wanted to glare at him but I refrain myself from doing. I must talk to my father tomorrow. "That would be a good idea because I think he's interested to Signora" Nicolai agree.My eyes widened when they all look at me. I turn to meet Sain's gaze and I slowly shake my head. "You shouldn't have leave her alone in the lobby" Sain says, recalling what had happened between him and Phoebus Romani.His flat voice is hiding his ire. There is a sudden silence especially to Nicolai and Pierro's side who are both guilty with their shortcomings. I awkwardly scrat

Just like what Pierro told me last night, we indeed left early because Sain has something to do in the Ilde Famiglia. If I heard it correctly, the council was requesting his presence and after that he needs to go straight to his company and attend a board meeting. It sound exhausting, honestly, that's why it feels as if I am being burden to him because he still needs to sent me to Castania's mansion to make sure that I am safe before he deals what he needs to deal.The car halted in front of the mansion. I immediately unfasten my seatbelt and look at my husband who's staring at me. I smile at him and reach his tie to fix it neatly. He was in a rush this morning because he sleep late. I don't know what time he went to bed but seeing how tired he was when I woke him makes mw conclude that it was already past midnight when he did."Are you sure you'll be alright even if Nicolai and Pierro is not with you?" He hesitantly ask.He needs to bring Nicolai and Pierro because they are part of h

I wish, I was more prepared with life. With my life that I drawn for fifteen years. I was molded and grew up under the teaching of Costello and I was, I prepared enough for unexpected things that might happen. I wish, I prepare myself for the weight of the revenge I wanted ever since I was just child. The responsibilities and consequences that I must face. Time flies fast. It was so fast that it made me lost track with the things I must do and my vision is starting blurry with those things that seems so clear to me before. Staring at the face of Luscio Costello in front of me made me realize how much I change. I heard what he said. I heard it clearly and even if he doesn't explain it to me, I already understand what is that for. But for the first time, I felt a sudden hesitation to do what he ask me to do. I know my mission. I can recall every detail and what is the goal of it. But the first word that came into my mouth was 'no' when he ask to kill Sain Czar Ildefonso, the son of th

"Have you forgotten? I never failed you when it comes to promises, mi hija. Why are you doubting right now? What's with you, defying my words?" I stilled on my spot as if on cue, his words drags me back to the time where I was almost get shot. I squeeze my eyes close and recall everything like a reel film inside my head. 'C-Cassinno...' I stammer, eyes are wide open because of what he did for me. 'Are you alright?' He replied in low voice as if nothing happen. 'Selena!' He shout my name when I didn't say anything and hold my arm tightly. 'I'm fine...' 'You're not hurt?' He assure and reach my arm that has a little bruised. 'Y-You have a wound' I stuttered and cover my lips to hide my gasp. 'Are you sure it was Sintti Organization's doing?' 'This is not something that you should know, Selena' he utter in a controlled tone. 'Let's go inside' 'Why?' I ask instead. 'Those men who tried to abducted me before was not part of Sintti Organization. Don't you think they are the one w