Playing The Game - Book Four in The WSU Series

- Chapter Forty-Eight -

Three Years Ago

"You're different," Gio comments besides me as my gaze stays on Kian Bliss whose in deep conversation with his brothers and another person. "It has something to do with him," Gio states with confidence. I choose to ignore his statements as I watch Kian laugh with the men that surround him.

Doesn't he know he could get any girl he wanted? Any girl would drop to their knees for him, but he choose to stay with me, he chose to play games with me, why? Maybe it's because I'm the enemy he's attracted to the danger, the rebellion I bring. His father, like mine, would be furious, maybe that's why he's doing it. Maybe he gets hard on the thrill of going against his father's commands. But I know even if it was all just a game to him, I couldn't bring myself to regret it, to regret him. I've loved him since I saw him, always would. As his eyes meet mine from across the room I realize that I'd do anything for him.

"You had sex," Gio says as I snap my attention to his, he smiles because he knows he's right. My cheeks begin to redden at the truth, "you had sex with the enemy," Gio whispers as I wipe my palms on my thighs that are covered in layers due to the dress. "Shut up," I hiss as I turn my attention back to the room. I watch as my father speaks to Andrew Lewis, despite my father being an asshole, him and Andrew go way back. So whatever their bond is, Andrew still likes my father because of it.

Rather foolish if you ask me.

"Don't look now," Gio mutters as I glance up to see someone walking towards us. I don't recognize them, but then again, I shouldn't. Everyone here knows I'm not a part of this world, I'm only here because I'm the daughter of a dirty politician. If it were up to me, I wouldn't be here— I'd stay far away. I'd leave and never return. Maybe one day me and Kian could run away together, but I'm not foolish. It'll be either him or one of his brothers to take over their empire. I'm not naive to believe Kian would leave this world with me, and for me.

"Capello," Gio greets the mystery man who takes the seat on the opposite side of the table. "Where's that sister of yours?" The man, who I now know of named Capello asks with a grin. My gaze goes straight to his blue eyes, similar to Kians in the sense they are deep blue, almost like the rough sea in the middle of winter. The sea that would kill you in a heartbeat if you let it. "Aria is around," Gio replied with a shrug as he takes the drink in front of me and sips a bit. "Still holding that grudge?" He asks Gio as if I weren't here. "Fuck knows," Gio says as he places the now half-empty glass back down on the table in front of him. "You pissed her off, my advice," Gio comments as he leans in closer, "don't do anything stupid on Solstice," Gio states,

I don't know what Solstice, nor do I care— but whatever it is, it must be relevant within their circle. "It's the longest night for sins, Pazi. You know this," Capello informs him with a smile as he leans back in his chair. His blazer remains unbuttoned which shows his holster strapped to his body over his white shirt. I advert my eyes before he speaks again, "maybe Aria would want to take part?" Capello suggests.