ᴛʜᴇ ᴛᴡɪꜱᴛᴇᴅ ꜱᴇᴄʀᴇᴛꜱ (*Completed*)

CHAPTER: 28

Dante Ferrari

Aria's words lingered in my ears, echoing in the vast expanse of my mind. "You are mine, you are the only one I love," she had whispered. It was both a blessing and a curse, binding me to a destiny I was not entirely in control of. My heart pounded as I held her close, feeling her warmth, her breath, her very essence. But the reality of our situation was far from ideal.

Nemesis stepped out onto the balcony, closing the door behind him. His eyes were cold, calculating. He knew our father better than anyone, and he knew that this encounter was only the beginning of a much larger storm.

"Are you okay?" Nemesis asked, his voice devoid of emotion.

I nodded, still holding Aria. She clung to me, her fingers digging into my back as if afraid I'd disappear. I couldn't let her go. Not now. Not ever.

"Dante," Nemesis began, his tone serious. "Father won't let this slide. You know that, right?"

I looked up at him, my jaw clenched. "I know," I replied, my voice steady despite the turmoil inside. "But I won't let him touch her."

Nemesis sighed, running a hand through his hair. "You're in deep, brother. Deeper than you realize. Father won't just target Aria. He'll come for everyone you care about. Alessandro, Luna, even Alex."

"I don't care," I snapped, my grip on Aria tightening. "I'll protect them all. I'll protect her."

Aria pulled back slightly, looking up at me with tear-streaked eyes. "Dante, you can't do this alone," she whispered. "We need to be smart about this."

"She's right," Nemesis agreed. "We need a plan. A way to take Father down once and for all."

I nodded, my mind racing with possibilities. "We'll figure it out," I said, determination seeping into my voice. "We'll find a way."