Lucrezia looked at Cesare. Cesare looked at his father.
A Spanish cardinal had come bearing a cask of wine said to be sweeter than forgiveness. Rodrigo, now Pope Alexander VI, lifted his goblet and toasted the union of their houses. Lucrezia’s hand rested on the arm of her new husband—a man she did not love, but whose lands her father needed. The Borgias -Los Borgia- Serie Completa Subtitu...
An hour later, the cardinal clutched his throat. His eyes widened—first in confusion, then in betrayal. He collapsed at the feet of the Pope, who sighed and made the sign of the cross without a moment’s hesitation. Lucrezia looked at Cesare
Cesare did not answer. He had already switched his cup with the cardinal’s when the candles flickered. A trick of the light. Or perhaps God looking away. Rodrigo, now Pope Alexander VI, lifted his goblet