Savior: A Dark Irish Mafia Romance Duet (Violent Delights Book 1) by Kaya Darke

Author:Kaya Darke [Darke, Kaya]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-10-14T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

Aria—Fractured

CHAPTER 22:

The moment Carmine Moretti strides into the room, the air itself seems to grow colder and heavier. His tall, imposing figure dominates the space, his piercing green eyes cutting through me like shards of ice. The fear he instills is palpable, a vice grip around my heart that refuses to loosen.

“Ah, Aria,” he greets me with a sinister grin, his voice dripping with honeyed venom. “We have much to discuss.”

My chest tightens as I strive to maintain my composure, swallowing hard against the lump in my throat. I know I can't afford to show weakness or vulnerability in front of this man. “What do you want, Carmine?” I demand, my voice steady despite my racing pulse.

“Let's have a chat,” Carmine suggests.

I see the look on Torrin's face, and I feel his grip on me tighten.

“It's okay,” I tell Torrin. “Give us a minute.”

Torrin nods, Liam and Declan walking in as Carmine and I walk out. I see the looks on their faces, and Declan readjusts his gun, as if to ask if I’m okay. I shake my head at him slightly, and our eyes flit to Carmine to make sure he hasn’t seen.

Carmine still believes that Torrin has been working for him. As of right now, he has no reason to believe otherwise because I haven’t given him anything to worry about. Other than my relationship with Torrin, he has zero evidence of anything.

So far.

We continue down the hallway until Carmine finds the empty visitor lounge and we step inside.

“What do you want?” I ask him coldly.

“Your cooperation,” he replies nonchalantly, circling me like a predator assessing its prey. “It's time for you to play your part in our little game. I told you I’d cure your husband,” he chuckles. “I’ve help up my part of the bargain, time for you to hold up yours.”

“Your games are sick,” I spit out, anger fueling my determination. “I won't be a pawn for you anymore.”

“Is that so?” Carmine raises an eyebrow, his gaze never leaving mine as he leans in close, his breath hot on my cheek. “You don't really have a choice, my dear. I could’ve easily let Torrin die and rid myself of that problem, but I saved his life. Do you know why Aria?”

I swallow hard, realizing that Carmine actually has a point for once.

“If I didn’t believe that Torrin was hiding something, if I didn’t know for sure, I would’ve never saved his life. I would’ve let him die. But I did this, for you, so that you would see I’m not lying, and he’s the one who’s keeping things from you.”

My eyes search Carmine’s for a hint of a lie, but I’m too distraught over the idea of Torrin lying to me to think clearly.

“You said you’re sure,” I tell Carmine. “Why are you sure?”

Carmine’s face remains serious, but I see his lip twitch slightly, almost like he’s angry or sad or something. I’ve never known Carmine to show much emotion, but when he looks at me I can see the pain in his eyes.

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