PROLOGUE
I could feel the cold breeze hitting my cheeks. The smell of the ocean along with the sound of the waves splashing against the shore instantly calmed me down. There was a soft pop love song playing on the radio, and as I sat on the passenger side of Caden’s car, it felt like everything was finally back to normal.
I’m not a Saverio.
He’s not a Vaccarino.
We’re just two guys enjoying each other’s company in a faraway place where no one will ever find us.
I could only sigh in contentment.
“Don’t you want to swim?” Caden asked.
I turned to him and adored his beautiful green eyes. I always loved looking at him. Caden was a piece of art, sculpted by the gods to perfection. I couldn’t find any flaws on his face or his personality—everything about him was perfect. He was kind, loving, gentle, and very…
Very…
“Well? Are you?”
His voice sounded distant all of a sudden.
Wait.
Where am I again?
I couldn’t remember.
I was on a date with Caden.
No, wait. That’s not right.
I was kidnapped.
Taken away from my family and was brought into a prison especially made for me.
But for what reason?
Why would Caden do that?
He told me he liked me.
We were dating.
He—
It hurt thinking about it.
“You shouldn’t have done that, Livi.”
It’s him.
It’s the Caden that I loved so much, the one who stole my heart the second I laid my eyes on him.
He’s kind.
“I’m disappointed. I thought you’d love your room.”
He’s loving.
“I prepared everything for you only to betray me.”
He’s…
“But I’m glad the Saverios were so dumb that they didn’t think of training you. They were so concentrated on brainwashing you to think that you’re really family.”
He’s what again?
It’s cold.
My body hurts.
I couldn’t think straight.
“Don’t worry. I’ll tell you the truth.”
Please.
“The Saverios stole you, Livi.”
Take me back to that dream.
“They’re not your real family.”
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