Antonio limped over, his face bruised but his eyes still defiant. He glanced at Verena, then back at Cassio.
"She's just a girl trying to fit in," Antonio replied, his voice tight with pain.
Cassio's grip on Verena's arm tightened slightly. "Wrong answer," he said coldly. "Matteo" he called without looking away from Antonio
"Yes Don"
"Show this boy what happens when he lays a finger on what's mine"
At that statement Antonio's eyes widened and he fell on his knees immediately.
"I didn't know she was your woman, Don. It was stupid of me to challenge her to a fight"
"Which you lost. That's makes your punishment greater" He flickered a hand to Matteo who ordered some of the men to carry Antonio out of the training room.
Cassio stood up and walked out of the room, dragging Verena out with him.
"Let me go, you....." She stopped as Cassio turned her and slammed her back against the wall.
" What was that all about?"
