From the Ashes of His Empire

Instinct and Survival

Author: Aeliana Thorne

Instinct and Survival

Vincenzo's POV

I drove Viv back to the villa myself. I didn’t trust anyone else with her. Not after today.

When we pulled into the gates, she looked calmer than she had in the warehouse, but I could still see the residual fear in her eyes.

“I’ll call you once I reach,” I said quietly.

She nodded. “Be careful.”

I wanted to kiss her. Instead, I brushed my knuckles lightly against her cheek.

“I will