Page 108 of Savage Prince

Matty eyes the two motionless figures, dark brows knitting as it focuses on one. The one that still hurts to look at. “Is that your friend, Santi?”

I wave a dismissive hand. “Yeah, it’s kind of a long story.”

“Holy shit, Sere,” Bella cries.

“We all know I’ve never had great taste in men.” I throw Antonio a smirk before brushing my lips against his stubbled cheek. “Until now.”

More groans echo across the room.

“That’s highly debatable,” Raf mutters.

“Thank you,amore.” He presses a kiss to my temple, and the throbbing subsides a touch.

“Amore?” Bella’s curious gaze bounces between us. “You guys are in love?” she blurts. “I thought this was just hate sex.”

Heat flushes my cheeks as I glance up at Antonio who wears a matching ridiculous grin. “No, it’s definitely love.”

“Oh man, Dante is going to lose his shit.” Matteo throws his head back, chuckling.

Releasing Toni, I jab my elbow into my cousin’s gut. “Shut up and keep your mouth closed about all of this. I need to have a serious sit down with Pa when he arrives.”

“Maybe you should leave Antonio with me for safe keeping,” Raf offers.

I eye his younger brother skeptically. “I don’t think so.” I’m not sure who hates Toni more, Raf or my father.

“I’ll make sure he’s safe,” Bella cuts in before lancing a glare in Antonio’s direction. “I’m going to trust in Serena’s rather questionable decision-making skills for now, unless he proves otherwise.”

Antonio draws in a breath, then takes a step toward my cousin, but he doesn’t make it far before Raf jumps between them. Toni lifts his hands, palms up. “I mean Isabella no harm, Raffa.” Then his gaze pivots to Bella. “I only wanted to apologize for all that you suffered under our father’s hand. I will spend the rest of my days trying to make up for my sins against you and Serena.”

Bella nods and relief floods my system. “Just don’t fuck with my cousin, or I’ll murder you in your sleep.”

Antonio chuckles. “I would never.” He draws me into his side, his warm breath spilling through my hair as he plants a kiss to the top of my head. “I love Serena more than I ever thought possible. She's been the light in the darkest of days, the calm in the chaos that surrounds me. Without her, I'd be lost in a world that offers no forgiveness. She’s not just my love, she’s my whole heart.”

Raf snorts on a laugh as the girlsoohandahh. “Who knew you were such a poet, Tonio,” he grumbles.

“Raffa…” His voice softens as he steps closer to his brother, his words a mere whisper. “I don’t think I could ever apologize enough for my behavior over the last ten years.” His dark eyes glisten with unshed tears as he regards his brother. “I tried the other day on the phone, but I don’t think you were ready to hear it then. Maybe now, you will be. I won’t pretend to think we could ever go back to how things once were between us, butI’d like to try. I’ve done everything wrong over the years sinceMammadied, but you’re my baby brother and I love you. I need you in my life.”

Raf stares at him, eyes wide, jaw slack.

“Say something,” Bella whispers.

“Okay,” he mutters.

“Grazie.” Toni makes a move to hug his brother, but he backs out the last minute, tucking me closer instead.

“Not that all of this isn’t lovely and all,” says Alessia, “but the smell of blood and fresh bodies is making me gag.”

I snort on a laugh, shaking my head at my cousin. “Alessia is right. Let’s get the hell out of here.”

“Do you need me to call a clean-up crew?” Raf offers.

Antonio’s expression darkens, and I know he’s thinking about Pietro. His righthand man’s body is strewn across the floor at the entrance. At least Toni knew his friend had remained loyal until the end.

“I’ll handle it,” he grits out.

“What about Enrico Sartori?” The question erupts before I can stop it. He’s going to lose his shit when he finds out his son and heir is dead. Who would pay the price, just Antonio or would the Kings be in the crosshairs now?

“I’ll take care of that too. The Sartoris are my problem.”

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