Welcomed Pain

Rocco's POV

A short laugh escaped me. Not mocking. More impressed. I liked the way she pushed back even when she was scared.

"As you wish."

I dragged her closer by her waist, my bloody hand leaving a faint smear on her dress. "You still haven’t given me an answer."

She took a deep breath, thinking, weighing her choices. Finally, she spoke. "If my father reaches out to me, I'll hand him ove