Lorenzo heard muffled crying behind the enormous Bellandi family portrait during a private welcome party.
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Chapter 13
Marcus asked to apologize to Isabella.
I asked her.
She said no.
He looked offended.
“She’s three.”
“Yes.”
“She doesn’t understand forgiveness.”
“No.”
I kept my voice calm.
“But she understands who put the collar on.”
That ended it.
Victoria did not ask.
She assumed time would restore access.
That was more honest, in a way.
She still believed titles were permanent.
Aunt.
Matriarch.
Elder.
I disagreed.
Relationships can remain.
May you like
Access changes.
Authority especially.
