w, and she ended up approaching this time of day with a mixture of joy and nervousness. That evening, however, there seemed to be something different in the

r, she noticed this tension in his eyes, an unusual glint that made her shiver. He didn't take

need to tell you," he began

about to reveal to her. His words seemed heavy with meaning, and a strange appr

ng on? » she asked,

chilled her. "My real name is not Lorenzo," he said finally, his voice ringing like thunder. "And I'm

said. The man sitting across from her was therefore not the man she thought she knew. All this

in a barely audible voice, t

it was not by chance. Your father..." He paused, searching for words, before continuing. "Your father has done me harm that you can

ious man, but she never imagined that he would be involved in matters of this magnitude. The

more than just money because of him, Sofia. I lost alli

er. When she opened her eyes, she stared at him with new determination. "Why...why come to me?

ot directly, Sofia, but you're still his daughter. And accord

as if to put some distance between them. "Wait...you mean yo

s are different," he replied implacably. "And your presen

her heart. She had the feeling of being trapped, with no possi

» she asked in a trembling voice,

ed him himself. "A wedding, Sofia," he finally whispered, his eyes never leav

ion and mixed terror. "A...a wedding? » she repea

come mine, Sofia, and thus your father's debt will be settled. Fo

a sign of compassion, but all she saw was cold, unyielding determination.

elmed by the pain of this betrayal. "All this time, you have only b

k to her, but she raised a

"You are nothing but a manipulator, a monster, ready to destroy th

ce of this unexpected rebellion. He should have expected this react

it's fair. But I am an Alpha, and I protect my pack, my heritage, by any me

. "A solution? In my opinion ? You're lying to yourself if you think t

to let his emotions overwhelm him. "Think about it, Sofia. You have no one left, you are alone in this city, without sup

nd a flash of rage crossed her eyes. "Don't talk about my

ike it or not, you will not be able to escape this reality. Accept

ination he hadn't anticipated. "I will never be a mere pawn in your game of revenge. If you want t

frustration rise within him. She was stronger than he had imagined, more co

aze. "I'll leave the choice to you, Sofia. Thi

e turned on his heel, leaving her alone in the café, w