ROSE"Valentino... I can't." I forced myself to stand up from the bed, guilt washing over me.He also sat up and looked beside him to see me trying to avoid his gaze, aware of how much I was hurting.“Why?” he asked as I glanced to the side.“I know you don’t care about my grandfather and stuff. Something else is holding you back,” he stood up and adjusted his pants while watching me intently.“It all still falls on Valerio,” he said, standing up.“No... it’s—”“It’s fine.” He took a deep breath. “I mean, situations like this frustrate me.” He muttered under his breath and walked out of the room, even as I made to run after him.“Valentino. Wait, listen to me,” I said when we got to the living room, as he was making his way to his bedroom.He stopped in his tracks and hesitated before turning to look at me.“What?” he asked sarcastically.“Valentino... I...” I started to explain, but suddenly it felt futile.“I won’t be able to live happily with you, knowing how much hurt all of you..

ROSE"Valentino. No... please don’t... Valentino!" I gasped as I sat up, waking almost immediately from my nightmare."It’s a dream. It’s just a dream," I reassured myself, taking a quick glance around the room where I lay, surrounded by all-white walls and a bed. I noticed the hospital clothes I wore."What the hell..." I felt a throbbing headache and instinctively moved to hold my head, realizing a drip was fixed to my hand."Valentino..." I muttered, the dream and the memory of the last call I had flashing back to me.As I placed my leg on the floor, the door opened, revealing Valerio walking in."Valerio..." I called, almost seeking comfort from him.He rushed towards me as I attempted to reach out."Valentino," I said, trying to catch my breath. "Where is Valentino? Is he fine? I need to see him. Please, I beg you. I had this crazy dream where..." I started to babble as he held my hands, looking at me carefully. I fought back tears, feeling stressed, hot, and irritated."How are

ROSE“Mr Giovanni.” I called calmly and sat up staring at with fearful gaze. He pressed a button as the electric chair moved swiftly into the room, and as always he was closely followed by Marco, who was giving me an apologetic look, as if they were not here for anything good.I made to stand up to greet him, but the pain in head suddenly intensified as I winced and held my head, I was sure how Marco quickly came to stood by my side trying to see if I was alright.“Are you okay?” He asked with a worried look and as I was about to reply, the chairman cleared his throat loudly, interrupting us as Marco quickly let go of my hand as if it was some kind of infected thing.“I’m sorry chairman.” He bowed slightly and went to take his place at the back of the chairman.The chairman eyed him sternly as he turned his attention to me, his eyes reminding me of Valentino’s every single time, but just the sterner version.“Just because the boys stopped me then doesn’t mean I will give up.” He start

ROSE“How dare all of you take decisions without my consent?” His voice roared again as he drew closer, his gaze on me, with a deep frown on his face.“And you!” He raised his finger at me, with a disgusted look on his face. “What are you still doing here?” He asked with an irritated look.“I thought I asked you to leave quietly? Didn’t I warn you the repercussions will be grave!” He fired angrily.“I know.” I raised my head not wanting to moved by his stern tone. It was high time I stood up to this old man or he will continue doing whatever he wants.“We are at a disadvantage Rose. Don’t do this.” Arya cooed but I turned a deaf ear as my challenging gaze held the chairman’s.“Grandfather. What are you doing? This is for Valentino’s good. Can you just drop your pride for once?” Valerio said with a evidently pissed tone as he rushed towards him. His grandfather stared at him and then turned to look at me.“You didn’t leave as planned ugh? You fooled me till the end?” He asked me as I w

VALERIO “What are you talking about?” I frowned, as I tried to keep my wolf in check who seemed to be excited at that statement alone.“Don’t pretend you didn’t hear me the first time, Valerio.” He cleared his throat and watched me carefully.“I know why the three of you are crazy over her. Wanting to protect her as the thing goes…”he gestured with his hand as if the situation he talked about irritated him.I pressed my lips together and rested back on the cushion trying to look guilty for pretending, as I shifted my gaze to my side and absentmindedly took my hand to my mouth, one of my fingers tucked in.“It’s because you all are mated to her.” He dropped as I shifted my gaze back to him.“And you don’t see any reason to stop messing with us?” I asked, not realizing how absurd that question sounded. Of course she can’t be with the three of us at the same time.“I mean, Valentino”. I felt guilt wash over me as if I was a man trying to take another person’s woman when he is fighting f