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I push myself up.

“Don’t go,” Adriano says softly, his gaze meeting mine.

“I’ll be right back. Just need to do something. And I can get us some snacks. How about that?”

“Sure, but hurry, or I’ll start your movie without you,” he teases.

“You wouldn’t.”

“But I’m bored when you’re not with me.” He tilts his head and licks his lips.

Oh hell. I really want to kiss him and I think he wants that too, but I’m not sure if we should do it, so I get to my feet. It’s only been a week since we got here. I need a little more time.

“I’ll be quick.” I flash him a smile and stride to the door.

As I make my way down the hallway, a creaking sound stops me right in my tracks. I look around, listening carefully. Nothing. The movie must’ve made me extra jumpy. I’ll need to convince Adriano to pick something less scary next time.

I keep going, but before I reach the bathroom door, I feel a presence behind me. As I spin around, my eyes go wide with panic. My breath catches in my chest as I stare at the guy in front of me.

“Don’t make a sound,” he whispers, his gun pointed straight at my stomach.

His light blue eyes look me up and down as if he’s taking my measures. He’s wearing all black, and his short dark brown hair is completely messy. I guess he was wearing a helmet or something. How did he get in here?

I try to breathe against the panic forming in my chest.

“Matteo Gaviani,” he says with a smile. “Nice to meet you, dear sister-in-law.”

“What do you want?”

He’s here for Adriano. He’s come to finish the job. What do I do?

“Relax. We’re going to play a little game.” He leans in, pressing the barrel of his gun into my stomach, his voice barely a whisper. “And you’re going to like it.”

**To Be Continued**