The Lost De'Luca

Chapter Forty Eight

Third person's pov-
"Do you all think she's okay?" Xavier asked his brothers

"I don't think she is. Maybe she just needs time to heal" Leonardo said as he stroked his chin

"I found something weird, early after the fight she said she misses her mom and that it should've been her. But I don't understand what she meant by that" Xander spoke up and the brothers frowned in confusion

Only Domenico truly understood the meaning behind her words and his expression changed into one of concern

Gabriella's pov-
I woke up to my head pounding and I groaned. I got up and searched my drawers but couldn't find any painkillers

I staggered out of my room and slowly made my way to the kitchen, each step felt agonizing. I looked through all the drawers and groaned in annoyance when I couldn't find what I was looking for

"What are you looking for bambina?" I heard a voice behind me and I flinched hard. I turned around and saw Ales along with everyone else seated at the table, how didn't I notice them there?

"Painkillers" I told him

I watched him move past me and opened the upper cabinets, he then took out some medicine and placed it in my hands

"Thank you" I mumbled and he gave me a gentle smile

I took the pills and was about to make my way back upstairs when Antonio stopped me

"Lift your head Gabriella" he said sternly and I looked up at him

"I told you to always keep your head up. You didn't do anything wrong and I'm proud of you" he said

"I love you" I said and hugged him tightly, he stiffened but hugged me back immediately

I really do love him, I love all of them and I would do anything for them. Even if it means that I have to lay down my life one day, I'd do it happily

"I love you too my sweet bambina" he said and kissed my cheeks

"Come have breakfast" he said and took me to my seat

"You're suspended for a week so no school for you" he said and I nodded

"Ariana's in the hospital, she has a serious concussion, a broken jaw, three broken ribs and a broken collarbone" Matteo informed me and I couldn't hide the smirk that rose to my face

"Good" I said darkly

"You're scary" Xavier said with a shudder and I chuckled

"Alright you guys get going, Leo will stay with you bambina" Tony said and kissed my head before leaving, so did the others

I went back to my room after eating and took a shower. I put on a cropped top and some shorts, after that, I took my phone and began watching Alchemy of souls

Kdramas are just the best, there's nothing anyone can tell me about it

My show was interrupted by a call from my burner phone. I paused the film and answered

"Hello"

"Hello baby girl" I heard his voice and my face hardened

"Shadow" I spat out in disgust

"Ace calm down, I only called to tell you to come to the address I send you. We need to discuss the plan" he said casually

"Send it quickly" I said and hung up. Soon after I received the address

I sighed in annoyance knowing I'd have to come up with a way to leave. I went to Leo's room and knocked

"Come in bambina" he said and I walked in to see him wearing glasses with a file in his hand