Sinister Tenderness

Alessia's POV

I was terrified in Rocco’s arms as he carried me up the stairs effortlessly, his big arms locked around me like steel bands. My body trembled against his chest, and I couldn’t stop it no matter how hard I tried.

“Rocco…” I whispered, my voice shaking.

He didn’t answer. His jaw was tight, his eyes fixed straight ahead. My fingers clutched his shirt without thinking, desperate fo