CHAPTER 50
SANTIAGO
EVERY ODD AT STAKE
I stood frozen at the edge of Matteo’s bed, staring at him like my brain had suddenly emptied itself of every word I had ever known. I literally could not say a f*****g word to him.
How the hell was I supposed to say this?
How do you tell your brother—your twin brother, that he’s dying? And his life lies in the hands of someone.
Matteo’s dark eyes stayed fixed on me, completely hollow with exhaustion, but brightening with fear that he was trying so hard to hide.
“Santiago,” he said slowly, snapping me out of my thoughts.“You’ve not answered the question I asked. Or are you ignoring me?”
I swallowed hard, running my fingers through my hair before shaking my head.“No.”
“So answer me.” His voice cracked, his tone carrying pleas. “Am I dying? I
