*Giovani*

I led Gabriele and Alessandro into my studio, shutting the door quietly behind them. I ignored both of their presences as I calmly headed for the liquor cabinet. To get through this conversation without exploding, I definitely needed a drink.

I grabbed my strongest bottle of brandy since the whiskey was missing. I poured three glasses of amber liquid and turned to Alessandro and Gabriele, offering the glasses.

Gabriele took his but Alessandro only ...