Romano's POV

I hoped Luciana would believe me. I hoped she could forgive me and put the past behind her. I was desperate to show her that I wasn’t the same man she thought I was—that I had completely transformed into a better person, one who wouldn’t use her or only care about himself.

Right now, I cared more about her and Leo than I ever did about myself. Every minute, I wanted to ensure their safety from any danger.

“Why are you here?” Elena questioned Gael, ...