Chapter 012

Matteo’s Pov

"Get over here! Come here and prove to me that you're worthy of this empire!" Grandfather commands and I fall on my knees.

I'm shaking my head vigorously, tears running down my face uncontrollably as I sob. "Please pa don't make me do this," I plead.

I am now at Grandfather's feet, at his fucking mercy and I grasp both his ankles as I continue to beg him. My father being held down by a few men in a corner, my mother hugging my five year old sister in another corner.

My life flashing before my own eyes. I can't bring myself to do what grandfather is asking of me. Never.

The butt of a gun slams against my forehead over and over again until my blood is spewing uncontrollably but I do not quit begging. With each slam to my forehead, my plea becomes louder.

"Matteo, fratellino; it's okay, I understand. Go ahead and do it," my eldest sister says in between her sobs and I shake my head 'no'.

Her voice keeps taunting me and I can no longer take it. "Stai zitto per l'amor d