Chapter 109

ISABELLA’S P.O.V. It didn’t make sense. It was too easy. I understood that he was willing to give up his life for his child but he was a leader and something didn’t add up. He said that we attacked first when we didn’t and he said that we broke the treaty laws. Why would he need to lie? Was it to keep his façade in front of his daughter? Was it to endear him to her? “Wait!” I called out as Matteo made his way to untie Natalia. “I want to know something first.” “This was not part of the arrangement,” the younger man growled making me turn to him. He was tall with tattoos running down every inch of his skin and a piercing in his brow. “We have done as you have asked. Do not insult us further.” “What is your name?” I asked and he scoffed. “Like I would tell you anything you slimy-” “Enough, Aleksei, we are on their territory now and I don’t believe either of them would be willing to let you go if you insult the capo’s wife,” the Pakhan waved off the younger man who looked pissed. “W