From the Ashes of His Empire

Hot Chocolate

Author: Aeliana Thorne

Hot Chocolate

Vincenzo's POV

Silvia left with a murmured goodnight and a worried glance, but my mind was nowhere near her.

It was upstairs with Viviana.

Before I went to her, I checked Rocco’s room like I did every night.

The small lamp glowed softly, illuminating toy rockets scattered across the floor. Rocco slept peacefully, curled up cutely, cheek pressed to the pillow, hand clutching his stuffed lion.

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