**Lorenzo's POV**
Nicolo stepped up to me as I neared my front door. He walked with his hands clasped behind his back and a knowing smile on his face. "Fratellino." (little brother.) He opened his arms up to me and I walked up to him hesitantly. We hugged briefly and then I unlocked the door and we stepped inside. "I came to check on things. I have a deal with a nearby crew. Thought I would stop by to see my brother before I go see il mio amante."
My blood started to boil when he referred to Phoebe as his lover. I didn't want to have this conversation with him so soon, but I didn't want him to scare her either and she start to believe that I either didn't want her, or I couldn't protect her. Because both were seriously wrong. I wanted only her and I would stand up to anyone who tried to
