She was lost and so was he.
Who knew that two broken hearts can connect to one.
Arabella's world has been rigged since the day she was born. Her fate had been decided for her much longer before she even had been conceived in the womb. So it came as...
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Dominic's head whips to the side as he hisses in pain. Xander's rings had dug into the skin on Dominic's cheek and I noticed the line of blood that was starting to leak out. Dominic grabs his chin most likely trying to put his jaw back into place.
My eyes are wide and I gasp. Dominic's eyes trail from Xander's raging body to mine that stood by him. He gently wraps his arm around me pulling me behind him. This infuriates Xander even more and he storms up ready to bash his head in full. But Luca stands in between them pushing his older brother back.
"Back off, man. Let them explain before we kill him." Xander takes a step back still seething but at least Luca's words meant that he wasn't going to kill Dominic. Or at least not yet.
"So how long have you been fucking my sister?" Luca's voice booms into Dominic's face. The way he phrased it, as if we were just fuck buddies, made me cringe. Especially because as last nights events prove, I was definitely not ready to be fucking anyone.
"I'm not fucking your sister. I'm with her." Dominic says harshly to Luca whose anger is even more prominent now. "We're together."
"Together? As in dating?" Xavier questions the surprise in his voice very much heard. My eyes look at him but he's only looking at Dominic who nods in answer.
"Bambina, is this true? Are you with this boy?" I step forward to speak. Papa looks to me for an answer and I freeze. I wanted to deny it at that moment. And I wanted to slap myself for that. I felt like shit for even thinking of denying our relationship. Especially after Dominic stood strong and tall as he spoke of us.
But with the way that my family watched me like a hawk for my answer I was starting to panic. The three oldest have blank faces as they analyzed me. Alejandro made sure his eyes connected with mine every few minutes. It kept me in check. The youngest showed their visible anger. They were shaking in rage. Xander looked like he was ready to pull a gun on Dominic depending on my answer.
I can't look at them anymore and my mouth is in a tight line as I stare at the ceiling. I take a few deep breaths but nothing seems to calm my racing heart. I feel a sudden warmth envelope my hand pulling me from whatever place I was stuck in. It brings me comfort and I look over to Dominic who gives an encouraging nod. He knew I was freaking out. But he also knew that one look from him and I would be brave enough to calm down.
"Yes. Dominic and I are together." I let myself move closer to Dominic, basically leaning onto his side for support. All the eyes in me make me feel unsteady but Dominic's presence centers me.
"And how long have you been lying to all of us? How long have you been lying to me, dammit!" Alejandro's voice is rough but I hear the betrayal behind it. My eyes slowly fall onto his and I know he can see the guilt in mine.
"I didn't mean to lie. I just never told you." I whisper out quietly.
"Stop with the sarcasm, Arabella. I'm not joking. Answer the goddamn question." He raises his voice but he wouldn't yell. All the youngest have been screaming at the two of us. But Alejandro shows his anger in the deep cuts of his words.
