Page 101 of The Devil's Fire

“Did you fuck her that hard that she banged her head against the wall?” Raffaele continued with a laugh, and my face went completely red. The fact that Rosana and Sofia heard everything made it so much worse.

“Sofia!” Rosana’s scolding filled the room after the loud sound of the plate clattering against the table caught everyone’s attention on Sofia.

“Sorry, it slipped.” Sofia muttered. She continued to place the plates on the table with force. Rosana apologized for her behavior as she followed Sofia out of the dining room.

“Are you okay? They told me what happened.” Cara looked at me with concern.

“I’ll be fine, don’t worry.” I gave her a reassuring smile.

“Is it really what happened, or is it just a cover-up story so we wouldn’t know that you were fucking like animals?” Raffaele wiggled his brows at me with a teasing smile.

“Why would you think he did this to me?” I asked, picking up some fruit to add to my plate.

“Look at him, he’s huge! And with all that pent up sexual frustration, I wouldn’t be surprised if he finally let loose.” He cracked up, and I considered throwing my fork after him. Damiano was doing an excellent job of ignoring Raffaele and just ate his food.

“Can we please talk about something else? I really don’t want to hear about my brother’s sex life.” Arianna shivered in disgust.

“You’re just jealous because you’re not getting some.” Raffaele gave her a smug look.

“Who says I’m not getting some?” She retorted and cocked a brow.

The second the words escaped her mouth, both Damiano and Lorenzo stopped eating and looked at Arianna. They both wore a look so menacing that I leaned back in my seat, not daring to make a sound. Even Cara had an ‘oh shit’ look on her face.

Arianna rolled her eyes, not fazed at all.

“Oh, so you can talk about how you all are getting some, but I can’t?” She scoffed and crossed her arms.

“Who is he?” Lorenzo demanded with his eyes narrowing.

“Like I’m going to tell you.”

“I just want a word with him.”

“Does it involve a knife or a gun?” She asked, and a sinister smirk appeared on Lorenzo’s face. “That’s what I thought.”

“Liar, you’re not dating anyone.” Raffaele gave a skeptical look.

“I’m not dating. I’m just having fun.” She shrugged with no fear at all. Arianna did not give one fuck about the looks Damiano and Lorenzo were giving her, ready to kill whoever was ‘having fun’ with their sister.

“Go, Arianna! Is he hot?” I asked, shooting a sweet smile at Damiano. His eyes narrowed as he directed a fierce glare in my direction.

“I’m telling you; he is fine as fuck!” Cara suddenly erupted.

“You’re done.” In a split second, Lorenzo pulled Cara out of her chair, threw her over his shoulder, and walked out of the dining room with her, laughing.

thirty-two

Althaia

“You don’t have an infection, which is great. Remember to keep your stitches clean and dry.” Ellie said and went to type into her computer once she was done examining me. “As for your foot, it’s a mild sprain. Are you keeping yourself off your feet?”

“Damiano is carrying me everywhere and not letting me walk, so yes.” I lightly chuckled.

“I’ve noticed. I'll get you crutches to use.” She smiled.

“There is no need for them.” Damiano dismissed.

“How am I supposed to move around, then?” I asked him.

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