Chapter 38: Tamed wolf

WOLFGANG P.O.V

I left Chiara in her room to pack some necessary items for our trip to Rome, and Magda insisted on packing my luggage, just as she always did when I returned to university. The women who worked in the kitchen had their day off today, so I decided to head down to the kitchen in search of coffee. It's not common for me; usually, I prefer a good glass of whiskey to relax. However, I knew I needed all my concentration for what I was about to do. No, that wasn't just a decision; it was a fact that would change the course of everything.

I have a lot at stake. The decision to take Chiara back to Italy is risky, even dangerous. It's like taking her straight into the lion's den. Chiara is my priority, my everything. I had to ensure her safety.

I take the coffee cup in my hands, feeling the warmth through the porcelain. My mind remains active as I think about what will happen in Rome, about how to protect Chiara from her uncle's damn claws. Before, there was only one rule: win or