Alessandro's POV
I arrived at the neutral location for my meeting with Luke just as the sun began to crest over the horizon. The warehouse, nondescript and isolated, seemed to blend into the surrounding landscape, a forgettable spot for an unforgettable confrontation. I stepped out of my car, my footsteps echoing on the pavement as I made my way towards the entrance. My demeanour was calm and collected, but my mind raced with thoughts of Illyana and the potential fallout of this meeting. Nico and Lorenzo, my most trusted men, followed closely behind me.
As I entered the warehouse, I steeled myself for the battle ahead, knowing that, after last night, the stakes were higher than before.
Luke was waiting inside, sat in a foldable chair behind a small table. Two tall, muscled men stood be
