Alessandro's anger simmered.
"Marco, you're coming with us," Alessandro growled at him.
Marco's eyes flashed defiance.
"I won't be taken alive."
Alessia's instincts screamed warning.
Something was off.
"Marco, stop," Alessia pleaded. "Tell us what's going on."
Marco's gaze locked onto hers.
"Alessia, I'm sorry. I never meant to hurt you."
Alessandro's expression darkened.
"Marco, you're a traitor."
Marco's jaw clenched.
"I did what I had to do, Alessandro. For our family." He said with determination
The words hung in the air.
For our family.
Alessia's thoughts swirled.
What did Marco mean?
As they arrived at the Bianchi estate, Alessandro's tension was palpable.
"Marco, you'll pay for your betrayal," Alessandro spat.
Marco's eyes never wavered.
"I'm willing to face consequences, Alessandro. But hear me out." He pleaded
Alessandro's nod was curt.
"Speak."
Marco's words spilled out.
"I faked my own death to protect our family. The Morani family threatened to destroy us unless I cooperated."
Alessia's heart sank.
"Why didn't you tell us?" Alessandro demanded.
Marco's voice cracked.
"I was ashamed. I didn't want to put you in danger."
Alessandro's expression softened.
"Marco, brother—"
Marco's eyes welled up.
"I'm sorry, Alessandro. For everything."
The brothers' reunion was tense.
Emotions raw.
Alessia's thoughts whirled.
What did Marco's revelation mean?
For their family?
For their future?
As they strategized, Alessia's phone buzzed.
Another text from the unknown number:
"Alessandro's secrets will destroy you. Trust no one."
Alessia's instincts screamed warning.
What secrets?
What did it mean?
And whose side was Marco on?
To Be Continued.