Chapter 35 You Will Always Be Mine

Alessandro's grip was brutal. His hand clamped around Lucia's wrist hard enough that it felt like he might crush her bones. He didn't care about the startled stares from the guests. He dragged her off the dance floor in full view of everyone, her heels slipping on the carpet. "Alessandro, you're hurting me," Lucia said, trying to pull free, but it only made his hold tighten. Alessandro's expression was stormy. He kicked open the glass door leading to the deck. Briny sea wind surged in at once, whipping Lucia's hair across her face. Alessandro flung his arm, and Lucia stumbled backward until her spine hit the cold railing. "What? You didn't get enough dancing in?" Alessandro stepped closer. The wind snapped at his coat, briefly revealing the black holster at his waist. "You think that pretty boy has more charm than I do? You want to go with him?" "What are you even saying? You were the one who asked me to dance with him!" Lucia's chest heaved, her eyes burning red. Alessandro l