Chapter 95

LUCIANO’S POV

I never thought I could cause myself this much pain. I had it all, and I let her go without a second thought. I told myself I was being a leader, but I was just being used.

Andrew had called days ago to say he hit a dead end. He found the trucker but she had no idea where Arianna went next.

Days and nights were beginning to blend into an endless, formless, gloomy existence. I had no idea how long it had been since Andrew called. Life had lost its color and food tasted like ash. Nothing was good.

I hid it well enough. During the day I worked. Dave had returned to work too. He was happy, Alex made him happy. I went through the motions with him, but seeing both of them always reminded me that I sent their friend away.

She was mine. But a part of her was theirs too. And she should be here sharing in their happiness. We should all be happy together. What the fuck did I do?

“Luciano!” I looked up at Dave who just walked in.

“I’m right here. No need to scream, Dave.”

“Sorry,