Chapter Forty-seven

Maria.

It took me some time to register what Alesso had said. I was knowing him before when I was eight, I came here to this very house. Nora was alive, Alesso's psychotic brother Zamar was also there and I talked back to him. Fear crept in me when a few of the memory glimpses carme into my mind of that day. I could vaguely remember it was Christmas and I entered the mansion, nothing important but when Alesso filled me in the details, the memories joined everything together.

"Please say something," Alesso said scooting over so he was beside me leaning against the bedpost, holding my hand as if I would just abandon him if he let go.

"I don't know what to say," I murmured letting out a sigh.

"I have so many questions." I didn't look at him and kept my eyes on our hands.

"You can ask me anything, I won't hold back Maria. Please just, don't be afraid of me." I could hear he was nervous to know my reaction.

He doesn't get it does he?

"I am afraid," I took a deep breath as I murmured.

"Ple