His Tesoro (Empire of Royals #1)

His Tesoro (Empire of Royals #1)

Author: Emilia Rossi Listening Length: 11h 54m

I’ve always dreamed of romance, but this wedding is strictly business. SOFIYA I’ve spent years hidden away to protect my father from the shame of having a defective daughter. The head of the Bratva can’t be associated with weakness—and to him, that’s all I am. That is, until a marriage alliance gives him the oppor...

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9. Sofiya

Iclosed the bedroom door behind me, leaning heavily on my rollator to keep my balance. My hips were aching, and a weariness that had nothing to do with my disorder was settling into my bones. I didn’t know how long I could live like this. Mila was always the brave one, the one who fought back. Without her by my side, I felt myself wilting.

I curled up on the bed, haphazardly throwing a blanket over my body. My eyes burned with unshed tears until I finally gave into them, letting them drip down my cheeks. It wasn’t like there was anyone here to judge me for crying. I wondered if my new husband would scream at me if he saw my tears, like my father always had. I didn’t understand why I had to be born with such a freaking tender heart. I wished I could be cold and unfeeling… like Matteo.

I wrapped my arms around my pillow and let my eyes drift shut. Maybe my dreams would carry me to a better life.

The lightin the room shifted as the sun set, turning gold, then pink, then blue. I hadn’t moved from my spot on the bed all day and didn’t have the energy to turn on a lamp.