*Caterina*

He was going to stay there and send me away. My brows pulled together in confusion. What the hell was he talking about?

My lips parted. As I was getting ready to speak, Elio instantly cut me off with a tone that was both concerning and stern.

“I’m having someone take you back to the apartment,” he stated. “This is not up for discussion, Caterina.”

My stomach twisted in knots. As much as I wanted to stand there and argue, I ...