Sebastian Knight

47 - Sebastian

The air in my dimly lit study was thick with anticipation. I sat behind his grand mahogany desk, my elegant fingers drumming anxiously upon the smooth surface. My piercing gray eyes scanned the room, every shadow dancing with the trembling of my heart. I had been waiting for what felt like an eternity, the weight of the unknown pressing upon me like an invisible force.

What could have driven her to plot against him and his now wife Liliana, in such a heinous manner? Liliana, who had just given birth to their twins, Mìa and Cèsar, was vulnerable and in need of protection. It numbed my soul to think of the danger she had been exposed to.

With every passing second, my impatience grew. The tension suffocated me, each breath I took feeling heavy and laden with unanswered questions. The sudden creak of the study door shattered the silence, causing me to snap my head towards the sound.

And there, standing in the doorway, was Deigo, his presence commanding and fearless. Relief washed over me, although I masked it with a stoic expression. Deigo had returned, and with him, news of Tamara's capture.

"Deigo," I breathed, my voice laced with a mixture of weariness and profound curiosity. "Have you brought her? Is Tamara here?"

Deigo's eyes, a deep shade of ebony, bore into my soul. He nodded, a somber aura emanating from him. "Yes, boss. We have her in holding. She's been waiting for your interrogation."

My heart pounded against his chest, each beat echoing the anxiety that consumed him. I needed answers, needed to understand what had caused this rupture in their once fortified unity. I stood from ny chair, my tall and imposing frame overpowering the room as I walked towards Deigo.

"Bring her to me," I commanded, my voice steady and unwavering. "I need to know why she would betray us, why she would seek harm against Liliana and our newborn children."

Deigo's expression hardened, his loyalty to me etched into every line on his face. "I will do as you ask, boss," Deigo assured, his tone carrying more conviction than any oath, also he wanted to protect Liliana just as much as me. "But be prepared, for her words may shake the very foundation of all we hold dear."

My heart skipped a beat at the weight of Deigo's caution. I could feel the walls closing in on me, the air thickening with trepidation. Fear mingled with expectancy within the depths of his soul.

Minutes turned into eternity as they awaited Tamara's arrival. Each passing second felt like an eternity, the suspended anticipation clawing at their patience. And finally, Tamara was led into the room, her wrists bound by cold, unyielding steel.

Her eyes, once ablaze with defiance, now held a flicker of vulnerability. Her slender frame trembled as she stood before me, her gaze avoiding my piercing gray eyes. My presence alone was enough to unnerve her, to remind her of the power he held.

My voice broke the silence, calm yet laced with the thunder of my wounded trust. "Tamara," I said, my tone a mix of weariness and betrayal. "We were once confidants, allies. Why? Why would you turn against us, against Liliana, against our family?"

Tamara's voice was laden with guilt, her words a mere whisper in the sea of tension. "Sebastian, I had no choice," she began, her voice wavering. "There are forces at play, secrets that have been kept from you. I discovered them, and they threatened everything."

My jaw tightened, his fingers clenching into fists as he fought with his rising anger. "Secrets? What secrets, Tamara?" he demanded, his voice a low growl.

And as he stood there, amidst the crumbling remnants of my trust, I vowed that I would not rest until he had safeguarded my wife, my children, and everything qw held dear from this treacherous conspiracy that threatened to consume them all.

Tamara took a deep breath, her voice barely above a whisper. "Liliana's real parents... they were the heads of the Italian mafia. They were killed by your rival, Alexander. Liliana was spared, but Alexander had other plans for her."

My mind spun with a whirlwind of emotions. Shock, disbelief, and a simmering rage coursed through his veins.

Tamara continued, her voice trembling with the weight of her confession. "Alexander gave me no choice, Sebastian. Either I joined him and worked against Liliana, or he would kill me too. I... I didn't have a choice."

My eyes searched Tamara's face, searching for any sign of deceit. But all I saw was a deep pain etched into her features, her eyes a reflection of the torment she had endured.

My mind reeled, torn between the love I had for my wife and the new information that painted her in a different light. Pain etched across my face as I grappled with the unbearable truth that lay before him.

"And what do you expect me to do now, Tamara?" My voice wavered, the weight of my decision pressing down on me.

Tamara's voice quivered with a mix of sorrow and hope. "There might still be a way, Sebastian. We can expose Alexander's plan, bring him down before he destroys everything we hold dear. But we must act swiftly, before it's too late."

My mind churned with conflicting emotions. I yearned for the truth, for a way to save my family from the darkness that had encroached upon them.

As the weight of the truth settled in the room, I knew that he had to make a choice. A choice that could unravel everything I held dear, while simultaneously protecting those I loved most. The path ahead was uncertain and treacherous, but I clenched my fists, determination etched into every muscle of my being.

"Alright, Tamara," I finally said, my voice resolute. "We'll expose Alexander's plan, bring him down, and protect Liliana and our children. No matter the cost."