Outside, Matteo was already on his feet.
Charles and Frank stood up immediately.
"Check inside," Matteo ordered his men.
"Yes, boss."
The bodyguards moved at once, spreading out across the villa.
Tony remained where he was, still seated. He didn't react, didn't move, as if Matteo's order had nothing to do with him.
Matteo didn't wait. He rushed inside himself, and he just moved through the dark with practiced ease until he reached Adrian's side.
"I'm here," Matteo murmured, his hand finding Adrian's arm.
"I can't see you," Adrian murmured, his voice trembling as he reached out into the empty air.
"You don't have to see me," Matteo's voice came from right beside him. "Just follow my lead. I've got you."
A beam of light cut through the darkness as Matteo's bodyguards stepped in behind him, switching on a flashlight.
The narrow glow was just enough for Adrian to make out Matteo's silhouette in front of him.
"Let's go back outside," Matteo said.
