Chapter 15 I picked at the delicious pasta , my appetite finally returning after weeks of stress . Just as I reached for another piece of bread , my phone buzzed on the table . My hand froze mid reach . Dominics name flashed across the screen . The constant harassment had become background noise at this point . I picked up the phone , finger hovering over the block button . It was time to cut this last tie . But the preview caught my eye . My breath hitched as I opened the message thread . The fork clattered against my plate . There they stood , in front of my parents pristine white marble headstone . Camillas red painted lips curved into a cruel smile as she posed with a sledgehammer propped against her shoulder . Dominics face … Id seen that look before , right before hed- My hands shook as I read his message : Should have stayed where you belonged , Val . Your parents would be so disappointed in their little slut . Maybe we should help them rest in pieces instead of peace ? The room spun . Bile rose in my throat as memories of the accident that killed my parents flooded back . The brake lines . The cliff . The investigation that went nowhere because of Dominics connections . Tesoro ? Lorenzos concerned voice seemed far away . Whats wrong ? I couldnt speak . Could barely breathe . Just turned the phone toward him , letting him see the twisted message and photo for himself . The temperature in the room seemed to drop ten degrees . Lorenzos face transformed , all warmth vanishing as he read the message . His jaw clenched , and for the first time , I glimpsed the dangerous man that lurked beneath his gentle exterior . Theyre at my parents grave , I whispered , my voice breaking . Theyre going to- They wont touch them . Lorenzos voice cut through my panic . He spun toward the door , barking orders in rapid Italian . Marco ! Take your team to Sacred Heart Cemetery . Protect the graves of Antonio and Maria Salvatore . If you find those bastards , bring them to me . Chapter 14 95 % 11:55 Sun , 2 Mar 6 The rush of footsteps and slamming car doors echoed through the house . Lorenzo turned back to me , pulling me into his arms . I buried my face in his chest , inhaling his familiar scent as tears streamed down my cheeks . Shh , tesoro . Ive got you . His hands stroked my hair . Nothing will happen to your parents resting place . My men will handle it . I clutched his shirt , trying to steady my breathing . What if- No what ifs . Youre safe . Your parents are safe . He pressed a kiss to my temple . Those animals wont hurt anyone else you love . I promise . Minutes stretched like hours as we waited . When Lorenzos phone buzzed , my heart stopped . His entire body tensed as he read the message . Im sorry , tesoro . His voice was tight with barely controlled rage . They were already gone when my men arrived . The headstone … He paused , jaw clenching . Its destroyed . A wounded sound escaped my throat . The beautiful marble marker , the last physical connection to my parents , smashed to pieces by those monsters . My legs gave out , but Lorenzo caught me before I hit the floor . How ? I choked out . How can they keep hurting me like this ? They wont get away with it . Lorenzos arms tightened around me , his voice dropping to a dangerous whisper . I swear on my life , they will pay for every tear theyve made you shed . They have to suffer , I growled , rage replacing the crushing grief in my chest . My fingers curled into fists against Lorenzos shirt . I want them to feel every bit of pain theyve inflicted . I want them to lose everything , just like they took everything from me . Lorenzo lifted me into his arms , cradling me against his chest as he carried me to the leather couch . But instead of trying to soothe me like before , a dark satisfaction crossed his features . Ive been holding back , tesoro . His thumb traced my tearstained cheek . Waiting to see how you wanted to handle this . I didnt want to push you toward vengeance if that wasnt what you needed . And now ? Now I see the fire in your eyes . He settled me in his lap , his expression hardening . Now I know youre ready to make them pay . Well plan this carefully . meticulously . They wont see it coming until its too late . Chapter 15 Ch Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!