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He takes in a sharp breath and shakes his head. “I watched the house burst into flames. With Leila inside.”
“Oh my god,” I whisper, bile rising up my throat. He watched his whole future explode in front of his eyes. It's understandable why he is now so cold and emotionless.
I don’t know how anyone could recover from that.
“Marco lost his wife, his mother-in-law, and almost both of his daughters.”
“Rosa and Eva?”
“Yes. Eva was murdered by Maria. That is why you found that bitch’s throat slit.” His fist tightens, making the veins bulge beneath my fingers.
“I don’t blame you. She deserved a way worse death.”
Frankie chuckles. “That isn’t what you said when you released me from jail, angel.”
I shrug. “Things change.”
“That they do.” He strokes my stomach.
Biting my lip, I jump in. “I know you don’t want to hear this, but I’m going to say it, anyway.”
“Of course you are.”
I turn around on his lap and straddle him, my legs dangling on either side with his strong hands cupping my ass.
“I’m sorry that happened to you. I’m sorry for your loss.” A tear slips down my cheek and I rest my forehead against his. “I never want to replace them, Frankie. You are allowed to grieve, to feel. Don’t shut it out.”
His jaw clenches. “I’m fine.”
“Are you? Because yesterday didn’t seem like you were.” I watch him look away, his darkened eyes unfocused as he stares at some place long ago.
His hands run up and down my thighs before he speaks again. “I-I never expected this, you to happen.”
“I’m happy I can be here to see you get your revenge.”
As he tilts his head back, I sink my teeth into his neck.
“You’re perfect, Zara,” he groans.
I flash him a wide grin. “I know.”
His lips claim mine and I let his tongue explore as I run my fingers through his soft hair.
I pull back, cupping his cheeks. “Thank you for trusting me, Frankie.”
“I look forward to earning yours in a minute,” he winks.
“I’m serious.”
“So am I, angel.”
I roll my eyes.
He grips my chin. “This doesn’t change anything.”
I place his hand on my stomach. “This might, though.”
“I’ll protect them with my life. That would always be the case, don’t ever doubt that.”
