Chapter 44: THE PRESENT

LORENZO’S P.O.V. I kept Leo’s hand in mine and kept him very close to me. There was a possibility that whoever had attacked Isabella had laid traps around and I didn’t want Leo accidentally stepping into any of them. He led us around the house towards the wooded path behind it. I was a bit apprehensive about going into the woods but he was adamant that he knew where he was taking us so I relented and allowed him to lead. “You need to give me a heads up before you take me trudging through mud, kid,” Matteo whined. “These shoes are expensive and now I’m going to get them ruined.” I rolled my eyes at him while Leo chuckled. “Mum always said you were vain.” Matteo feigned an annoyed gasp. “How dare she? Your mother is more vain than I could ever be. She is just jealous that I look better than her.” “That’s not true, my mum is the prettiest,” I couldn’t stop the corner of my lips from tilting up at Leo’s fierce protectiveness over Isabella. “You look fat in your suit.” Matteo’s eyes w