![]() ![]() Lev rubbed my arm as we let ourselves out. I cried into Lev’s sleeve, tired of people seeing my tears. You don’t know anything about her, you sack of shit.” Lev eyed my brother, who lifted his chin in defiance. “Mina,” Laredo muttered, shaking his head with sadness. ![]() ![]() Where were you sleeping two months ago, Alessio?” He spoke quietly, “I found Mina sleeping next to a puddle of piss, so emaciated that she was on the brink of death having not eaten in days.” She spent that time on the streets, sleeping in alleyways, eating trash to stay alive. She’s been without a home for seven years. “Mina might have had a decent childhood, but she’s been dealt her share of hardship. Before we made our exit, Lev paused mid-step and turned to face Alessio one last time. “Enjoy your dinner,” I replied as Lev walked me to the double doors. Turning to Laredo, I kept my eyes on the ground as I stated, “This was a bad idea. I wanted to pretend this night never happened. “I’m going to make sure of it.”Īlessio hooted loudly. Lev turned to my brother and whispered in deathly calm, “You’re going to regret your words.” He panted. ![]() “I’d like to leave now, sweetie.” Something in the quiet way I spoke must have warned Lev against this fight, because, his chest heaving, teeth gnashing in fury, he slowed to a stop, turning to wrap his arm protectively around me. My arms wrapped around his waist and I gripped him tight, digging my feet in as he dragged me. ![]()
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