Chapter 49

•KINLEY•

As I opened my eyes, the first thing I noticed was how something heavy was holding both of my arms down.

The next was that it was Gianni and Luca, both seemingly fas asleep beside the bed, half on top of my arms.

I smiled at the sight of the two of them, my heart bursting with joy.

I loved how Luca was here too. He was someone who I knew was a true friend.

"Guys? Hey? Can everyone wake up?"

Luca jumped to his feet first, disoriented but ready to attack, his reaction was slightly comical.

Gianni opened his eyes and frowned, "Luca, what are you doing, man?"

"I think I gave him a fright." As I spoke, both of them spun towards me, as if they were noticing I was awake for the first time.

"Gattina, you're okay!" He pulled me into a hugs and I winced at the pain it caused.

"Yeah, I wouldn't say I'm okay."

"What did they do to you?" Gianni asked.

"And how the hell did you get away?" Luca added.

"They kept me locked in a room. Sometimes cuffed. Jade put out cigarettes on my legs. I