The Twelve Vitali Ch. 14

"I've worked so hard to get her to trust and love me in return. Now I am just supposed to roll over and leave her to the mercy of family law and tradition? I hate this trial and what it entails. I hate that you have some expectation that you will become part of our lives and our love. I hate that I have no control over anything that is happening right now, and most of all I hate that I may have to walk away from everyone I love, my family and friends, to have the life I want with Cat. I meant what I said, I won't stand by as Oracle and watch you marry her, even if only for public perception!" Matteo said adamantly.

"Well, fuck!" Ricco repeated Matteo's earlier statement.

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