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“What the hell was that?” Ivan asks with a frown.
My heart pounds. “It sounded like Rosa.”
Out of the corner of my eye, I see Roman taking quick steps to the doors leading into the house. Michael leaves Kiara’s side as well, following him, and Tony’s not far behind. Whispers erupt around me, mutters about what could be going on. I move forward but Ivan’s hand goes around my wrist.
“Wait, where are you going?”
I shake my hand out of his grip and offer him a small smile. He’s cute, but I really don’t need another fucking keeper right now.
“It’s fine. I just want to check it out,” I tell him.
His frown deepens and he looks ready to argue but I walk away, immediately getting lost in the crowd. Some men move to guard the doors, keeping people away, when a gunshot goes off. My heart lurches at the sound. It came from inside the house.
Pandemonium breaks out, and it’s the only reason I’m able to slip past undetected. I’m an idiot for heading somewhere that’s probably dangerous, but I’ve got a bad feeling.
I walk inside the house, turning a corner to a narrow hallway. I let out a short gasp at the scene I find. There’s a man I don’t recognize on the ground, clutching his leg, which has blood seeping from it rapidly. Roman’s on top of him, punching him over and over, and Tony’s beside Rosa, who’s shaking, eyes wide and terrified. There’s a rip in the side of her dress.
I clutch my stomach as I realize what must have happened. Roman is still punching the man on the floor. He’s already half dead, unmoving. Without thinking, I head for Rosa. My brother sucks in a sharp breath when he notices me.
“What the hell are you doing here, Elena?”
I ignore him, reaching for my friend. As soon as my arms wrap around her, she begins to cry.
“Shush, it’s okay, sweetie, breathe,” I say comfortingly.
I make a mistake. My eyes move to Roman and when he looks up, his gaze connects with mine. My heart stops for a second. Because the person staring back at me isn’t someone I recognize. It’s Roman, but he’s furious and terrifying. Then his eyes flutter closed and he lets out a growl.
He suddenly stops punching the man and gets to his feet, running a hand through his hair. He gets some blood in it in the process but I doubt he cares.
He looks at me again before his eyes move to his sister. They darken even more.
“I’m fucking done with this shit,” Roman spits.
I stare at him in confusion. Even Michael and Tony look unsure about what he means.
“Pick him up,” he tells my brother, gesturing at the man on the floor.
His eyes are swollen shut and I’m pretty sure his nose is broken. He’s writhing in pain, making small sounds of agony. Tony picks him up without hesitation. I have no idea what Roman’s thinking right now.
“Follow me,” he orders, his voice low and cold.
Rosa’s still shaking beside me. I’m ready to lead her up to her room when Roman’s gaze meets mine again, stopping me in place.
“My sister’s going, too.”
“Going where?” I ask, my voice firm despite the erratic beating of my heart.
“We’re going back out there,” he replies firmly.
My eyes widen. “Are you kidding? Look at her.”
Michael speaks up. “Lena’s right, Rome. Rosa should go up and rest.”
Roman’s sharp look in his direction has Michael shutting up immediately. Roman glares at me, too, before looking at his sister.
“Come here,sorella,” he beckons softly.
Rosa exhales before detaching from me and walking over to her brother. He leans down to whisper something in her ear. She shakes her head in reply and he continues speaking. It takes a minute or two, and once he’s done, Rosa nods once. Roman shrugs off his suit jacket and drapes it around her shoulders.
