Alessandro's phone rang from his pocket.

"Fuck," he cursed. He lifted me back up, leading me into the living room and indicating for me to sit on the couch.

I plopped down, still trying to catch my breath a little as he answered the phone.

"Please tell me this is important," Alessandro said through gritted teeth.

I couldn't tell exactly what was being said, but the way Alessandro's face went blank made me think it was serious.

"Get here as ...