"really you believe me. Thank god, I don't want to loose you.....wait did you just..oh my god you did. You spoke"

Dante was shocked that his sister had spoken, he didn't even realize at first but when he did a big grin appeared on his face.

Emilias face filled with fear. She stupidly spoke now he would be angry.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to" she quickly rushed out.

Dante didn't expect this. He was lost for words.

"I'm sorry please don't tell"

Dante nodded. He had no idea what to do. He knew dad and Damon could handle this but he didn't want to talk to Damon and dad would make it into a big deal.

Her first words were still that she believed him and he found comfort in that.

"I won't tell anyone but please tell me why" he gently said.

Emilia just shook her head.

"Okay i won't make you tell me but it's concerning how much you freaked out about talking"

Emilia looked down, she was scared of everyone finding out which meant Lexi would find out and make her life hell. Sure she could tell them but they wouldn't believe her. No one ever believed her, she saw how angry Damon had gotten at Dante even if he was speaking in Italian he sounded angry, she didn't want to get angry. And if for some miracle they did believe her the truth would come out and there was things that she wanted no one to know. Things that she would bury for the rest of her life.

"Okay how about we make a little deal" Dante was desperate for her to talk again.

Emilia couldn't help but gulp thinking he was going to blackmail her or something.

"We talk, you don't have to say much but each day we try have a mini conversation, I won't ask why you are scared to talk, when you feel comfortable though you can tell me but I will check if you are okay. And then when you are ready you can talk to the others"

Emilia nodded.

"Great, a few words a day" he told her knowing it would help in the long run.

Emilia couldn't help but yawn.

"It looks like you're tired, you need sleep" Dante said, he expected her to go back to her room but instead she laid back down on his bed, he slowly did the same and she cuddled into his chest.

It took him a while to sleep as he wanted to know why she was so scared of talking, he had told her he wouldn't ask her but he would find out.

Skip to morning

Alesandro was up bright and early the next morning, he wanted to make Emilia breakfast, after making it, he went to wake his children up, usually he wouldn't but after yesterday they were all emotionally drained so he took it on himself to wake them up.

He went to Matteo first since he was the hardest to wake up. Well usually. Alesandro walked silently up to him, he was spread out on the bed, his duvet half on the floor, one arm was dangling off the bed. He crouched down and whispered "I made you breakfast" Matteo's eyes instantly opened. He looked up at his father after gathering himself "really" he asked. Alesandro smiled at his behaviour and nodded "yes it's downstairs".

Matteo was out of his room in seconds, he paused and turned back "thanks dad, you're the best"

Alesandro smiled and headed to Lexi's room next, her room was next door to Matteo's so it was more convenient.

He knocked and when he didn't get a response he entered.

"Alexia time to get up" he called.

She slowly woke up and when Alesandro was satisfied he spoke again "breakfast is downstairs" with that he left again.

He was about to go to Emilia's room next but he wanted her to have as much rest as possible so he left her till the end and went to Dante's room.

He didn't expect to see Dante fast asleep with Emilia practically on top of him, Dante held her protectively.

Alesandro smiled at the sight and quickly took out his phone. He must have taken several pictures from all different angles. He got closer for an angle of their faces and even though he only made a slight sound, he saw Dante's hold on her had tightened.

Alesandro smiled at how cute they were.

Damon and Mason were leaving their rooms but saw Alesandro stood with his phone in Dante's room, they had to walk past Dante's room to get downstairs and Alesandro had left the door open.

They were both curious so quietly walked in.

Damons jaw tightened when he saw his tesoro with Dante. "Jeez relax, it's cute as fuck" Mason noticed Damon's annoyance.

"Why haven't you woken them up" Damon whispered angrily.

"perché i miei bambini sono adorabili" Alesandro replied taking a few more photos

"He's right, send me those pictures" Mason gushed.

Dante's eyes snapped open at the talking but he relaxed when he saw it was just his father and brothers.

He tried to sit up but as he did Emilia clung to him which he smiled at. "You looked pissed Damon, maybe you should take that anger out of my room, you wouldn't want Em seeing you like this would you" Dante said. He knew they had a bond that couldn't be broken which is why he was so happy that he was the one Emilia spoke to and was currently clung too.

A smug smile was currently on his face and even Damon's anger couldn't make it dissapear "look she even clung to me when I got up" he continued.

"She's adorable, watch what happens when I try move" he added and moved slightly, Emilia only tightened her hold, making Damon more irritated.

Damon wasn't happy "Emilia it's time to get up, breakfast is ready" he called.

Emilia woke up to this, she had only been lightly asleep. When she saw she was clung to Dante and how annoyed he looked, she quickly removed herself from him.

Dante missed her but then he realized his annoyed expression must have caused her to let go. "I'm not annoyed at you" he whispered. He was annoyed at Damon for waking her up.

"Well anyway as cute as you both were, Damon is right, breakfast is ready. Emilia why don't you go on ahead with Damon and Mason, I just need to talk to Dante"

Emilia looked at Dante, maybe he would tell him. He couldn't find out.

Dante caught on to her worried expression "it's okay go ahead, I won't tell him, he just wants to talk about feelings and shit" he whispered so only she could here. Obviously it wasn't fully about feelings but Dante didn't want Emilia to know about the arguement Damon and he had last night and their dad was here to make sure he was feeling okay.

"I personally don't think it's cute, he hurt her" Damon said. After their talk yesterday he still didn't believe he didn't do it.

Emilia glared at him but this wasn't something Damon would budge on. She got her notebook from the side of the bed and quickly wrote

I don't think he will be very happy with this

She only showed Dante who was slightly confused. When she got up and left she waved slightly to Dante and then headed out, completely ignoring Damon but going to mason instead.

Dante realized what she had meant and laughed slightly "she takes after me" he muttered as it was some petty shit he would do. Emilia even risked holding Masons hand as they made their way to the kitchen.

Damon wasn't happy.

Mason knew exactly what she was doing and was all for it. He leaned down as they walked and whispered "I know what you are doing, it's brilliant and I think it's working, sit with me at breakfast too" Emilia smiled slightly when she heard this and nodded.

Emilia let go of his hand before they entered the kitchen.

Breakfast was supposed to be a peaceful but little did they all know it wasn't going to stay peaceful for long....