Bound to you

15: Meant To Meet

" you got that power over me "

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| Diana La Rossi |

I shift on my side and groan when an elbow digs into my ribs. I rub my eyes and once they are open my mouth drops.

We all fell asleep on the couch.

Carlson's legs are sprawled over my back and Lorenzo's elbow is in my ribs. Sofia and Stefano lay on the other side of the couch, probably the most comfortable out of all of us.

But Alessandro's missing.

I try my best to slither from beneath the bodies crushing me and once I do so, I run a hand through my hair and walk to the kitchens. The faint noise of the microwave working startles me, but once I walk around the corner I see Alessandro waiting for it to finish, his back towards me.

Clothed back.

He turns towards me and takes out two bowls of cereals from the microwave, handing me one of them. I grab us some spoons and slide on the seat at the bar island.

"When did you wake up?"

"Early. Once I stood up they all began shifting on the couch. I feel bad for your back," he points at my back with his chin and I laugh.

"It's not everyday 6 people sleep on the same couch, 4 of them men," I point out and he chuckles lowly. "But honestly I didn't take you for the type to eat cereals in the morning."

"Cereals are the way to go when you're lazy."

I laugh and begin eating my cereals, settling in a comfortable silence. Once done I grab the dishes and put them in the dishwasher then I head to my room and brush my teeth and hair, along with changing my clothes.

Once I'm done I walk back to the living room where all of them await me, all awake. Stefano wraps his arm around my shoulders and pulls me into a side-hug as I laugh.

"I thought someone kidnapped you."

I laugh even harder and he chuckles as he sits down, patting the place next to him. I oblige and he pulls up a piece of paper, which I quickly scan.

"Matteo is having a meeting in 2 hours regarding the attacks and the new partners suddenly disappearing. I already sent them all to change and Sofia began preparing the cameras, while our men are on their way to scout the area.

"Is Lorenzo aware?" I frown, and Stefano nods.

"He is preparing as we are speaking. Carlson will go with him acting as a worker there in case things go wrong, while all of us will stay here."

I trust them, but not enough for them to go on a mission alone, without me or Sofia in person. I think Stefano gets what I'm thinking because he gently bumps shoulders with me.

"You will be there to listen to the whole conference and all that, don't worry," he whispers, and I nod.

Out of the kitchens walks out Carlson and Alessandro, both dressed in ordinary clothes: a shirt, a pair of jeans and black shoes. Alessandro's hair is combed back and his face is cleanly shaven. Carlson smirks when he sees me and abandons their conversation, walking over to me.