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𝐄 𝐍 𝐙 𝐎 • 𝐅 𝐄 𝐑 𝐑 𝐀 𝐑 𝐈

Another day. Yet it is miserable and we were all prepared for the worst-case scenario.

The rain travels down the window leaving droplets to attach to others to ensure they travel to the bottom even faster than they were already going.

I stroll down the stairs and finally reach the kitchen, which even seems to look dull in colour. The rain has brought sadness upon the mansion along with the horrendous wash of anxiety.

Arianna is now out of the hospital bed and is trying her best to use her thigh as she walks around, but even then, she's going to find it difficult... I just know it.

I sit on the stool and drink out of my glass of water, I feel like shit and I'm so exhausted, but like I've been saying, we've got to be prepared for anything. Even if it's something minor.

I glance up and notice the sudden company that has arrived opposite me.

"Morning Enzo, you look a bit rough." Nicolas states with a smirk painted on his face, I sigh and look up realising that my dark circles under my eyes are definitely not hard to miss, after all its easy for women, all they need is cosmetics under their eyes to get rid of the darkness.

"Thanks for noticing. I haven't been sleeping." I admit and he nods, almost agreeing with what I'm saying. But has anyone actually been able to sleep?

"How are you feeling with all this?" I ask Nicolas, hoping he'd give me an honest answer. The air becomes warm which doesn't match the way the weather looks outside; it almost looks like it's turning winter.

"Honestly, not too good. But we'll defeat them. One way, or another." I nod and Nicolas bends down to pick up a large bottle full of liquid. He grabs two glasses and places one in front of me and one in front of him, he pours each of the glasses with the whiskey liquid until they are filled all the way to the top.

I thank him and place the glass close to my lips, I sigh and let the liquid run down my throat. The satisfaction hits me as soon as the burning sensation travels down.

"Good, isn't it?" Nicolas asks pulling away the glass from his lips and I nod. The whiskey is exactly what I need right now. I yearned for a boost of fire, something to enjoy and energise me for the day.

"How's Bruno?" I ask and raise my brow; Nicolas takes in a deep breath and begins to circle his fingers around the rim of his glass.

"He's getting better, but I don't expect him to fight." He takes another swirl of his drink and begins to finish of his sentence. "He's a great fighter, but I'd rather him not fight and let us all handle it then risk getting himself killed this time, that's the last thing we need." I nod as I agree and take my last sip of the whiskey, Nicolas offers if I want anymore but I decline, the last thing I want is to become drunk or tipsy.

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A few hours have passed and it's already the afternoon, I call up my father hoping he was willing to be backup and thankfully he was ready to face the mission. I ran up the stairs not holding on to the banister and made my way to the bedroom that I'm sleeping in, but find Arianna sitting there with her legs crossed, waiting for my appearance.

"Hey, what are you doing here?" I ask, my brow was raised and I slightly close the door, only allowing in a certain amount of light so we could have a private conversation.

"I just came to apologise." She sighs, "I appreciate everything you've done for me and I haven't exactly been great to you." I take a seat next to her and wrap my arm around her, I witness the small tear fall from her eye and roll down her cheek.

I use my thumb and trace it over the droplet and remove it from her beautiful face, her skin is soft with the feel of silk. She looks at me and comes closer to me. Her lips part and she places them over mine. I allow it and continue to kiss back, but only softly, that's until she slides her tongue in fighting for dominance, so I let her. She's in control and I like it, she sits on top of me and her arms wrap around my neck pulling me closer and closer so our kiss deepens.

Taking off her top wasn't what I had in mind, but she did it anyway. Then she removes mine. I threw a small smirk at her as I knew how desperate we are becoming.

"Are you sure you want this?" I ask and raise my brow at her once again, which only results in a small chuckle escaping from her lips.

She crashes her lips onto mine again and then quickly pulls away to mutter. "Does that give you your answer?" I smile at her and then throw her on her back lightly, removing her leggings to then be witnessed with her bandage that needs changing.

I get up and hear Arianna mutter 'Don't worry about it' but she knows what I'm like, I grab an anti-bacterial wipe and a fresh clean bandage and bring it to the bedroom, I sit in front of her, trying my best not to look at her pants. But I unravel the old bandage with the old patched of blood. I wipe the wound which makes it look like nothing has happened to her. I wrap her thigh up with the clean bandage and then plant a small kiss on top of it.

I see her smile as the flush of red creeps up on her cheeks. I'm face to face with Arianna in just her bra and pant set and this was a day I never thought I'd see. She's beautiful, stunning and gorgeous.

She comes closer to me and stands up; she removes my jeans until we're both completely half naked. I hover my body just over hers as she plants herself back down and my hands trail along her body, making the goosebumps travel across her skin, I smooth her legs and my hands travel up to her breasts where I cup them and give her a smile. I narrow the space between us and place my lips perfectly on top of hers as we share a kiss.

𝐀 𝐑 𝐈 𝐀 𝐍 𝐍 𝐀 • 𝐆 𝐑 𝐄 𝐂 𝐎

I lay on top of his chest as we both sigh from what we have experienced together. I never thought I'd end up in this situation with Enzo. But more stranger things have happened in life.

I use my finger to travel along his chest and along his abs, he's warm and comfortable for sure.

"You okay?" He whispers and I nod.

"Yeah, are you?" He nods back and we lay up, I can feel Enzo looking up at the ceiling probably planning on what to do now.

"I have something to say Arianna, I don't mind if you don't relate with me but I have to get this off my chest." He sits up to stare at me. My naked body is tucked away with the small silky sheet.

"You're beautiful and I love you, Arianna." Enzo smiles at me as the small flush of red appears on his cheeks before he finishes what he was saying. "I never thought I'd end up with you, man, I never thought I'd even have the chance." He chuckles which only made it contagious.

"I love you too Enzo." I smile at him and feel his fingers trail over my shoulders and down my arm.

"Don't say the 'Too', it just seems like you're agreeing with me Mio Caro [My dear]." I let out a small laugh before I re-word what I say.

"I love you, Enzo." I say and creep closer to him as I place a small kiss onto his lips, he smiles and decides to tackle me down until he's laying behind me, hugging me from behind with our naked bodies holding one another.

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The rest of the day flew by, we all gathered around to eat our takeaway pizza. I look over to find Bruno in the comfortable arm chair to support his wound.

"You comfortable Bruno?" I ask and raise my brow; Bruno nods slightly then carefully holds his pizza up and places it into his mouth.

"Thank you! This pizza is delicious!" Dante exclaims with a huge grin across his face, you can tell that since Bruno has been up and about that Dante has been feeling much better... More comfortable.

We're all prepared for the worst, but that's the best way to behave. Pretend the worst will happen to ensure that you act your best. That's what we've always been told. We don't know when our fight is, but we're ready. Ready more than ever.