Chapter 116

• DANTE
• When Vannucci referred to her heritage and she didn’t catch on, I thought the fear of her finding out had passed. I thought it was over until I see her marching over to me, with Nico a few steps behind her. I don’t wait for her to say more. Without thinking, I take her hand and lead her to the villa. The vast dining room we’re in doesn’t feel private, but I make sure it is by closing the doors. When I turn back at her, she has her arms crossed, still angry and confused. She looks like she wants to harm something, probably me. I would want to kill me too if I were her. If only Nico hadn’t run his mouth. If only I didn’t leave her alone with them.
• “Well?” she says. “Are you going to explain yourself?”