Romano's POV I stared at the doctor sitting across from me, his eyes filled with a pity that grated on my nerves. “What are you saying? You mean…” “Yes, your health is deteriorating rapidly. You need to stop taking sleeping pills.” The doctor’s words were a cold blade. “What the f**k are you saying? Stop taking the pills?” A harsh, humorless laugh escaped my lips. “You don’t understand, do you? If I stop, I won’t be able to get any sleep, and that could affect me gravely.” “I know, but if you continue, the consequences will be even more dreadful. You have to stop, okay?” His eyes met mine for a beat before he looked away. “I can provide you with a stress reliever instead. Perhaps the reason you can’t sleep is because you’re under so much stress.” “What good will a stress reliever do

