Illyana's POV
I paced the length of Alessandro's study, my mind racing with the implications of his meeting with Luke. The door opened, and Alessandro entered, his face etched with worry and fatigue. He had been gone for hours, and I couldn't shake the feeling of dread that had settled in the pit of my stomach.
Alessandro sighed, running a hand through his hair. He looked at me, his eyes filled with a mix of determination and concern. "Luke demanded that I hand you over to him, Illyana. He threatened to expose my family's secrets if I didn't comply."
My heart sank, a chill running down my spine. Luke's obsession with me had always been a source of fear, but now, with the added threat to Alessandro and his family, it seemed even more terrifying. But what secrets could Luke possibly know
