That surprised him.  Sweet little Alex had a hand in his own father’s death?  Well, if the man had been beating the hell out of him like that, maybe it had only been a matter of time before it got to the point of one of them dying.  Andreas being there only weighed it in Alex’s favour.  After hearing that, it was easier to understand why the young man didn’t hold anything against his wicked saviour.  He might’ve murdered Alex’s family, but it hadn’t been a good one.<br/><br/>“Oh, I’m sure you will do fine, bello,” he said, knowing that Alex was already falling hard for who he must’ve perceived to be his heroic knight in shining armour.  “Between you and me, I think you might be good for him.  It’s about time he settled down a little.”