Chapter 15 First Blood

• ~ Next Morning ~
• "You're pathetic." Luca's voice cuts through the silence like a blade. "Sitting there like some tragic heroine. What did you think this was, Elena? A fairy tale?"
• I didn’t look up from the vanity mirror. My reflection stares back—hollow cheeks, dark circles that makeup can't hide anymore. Just yesterday since I heard Luca conversation with his uncle. Yesterday I found out Matteo is looking for my brother.