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7. A Woman in White
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2026-08-22 19:11:33
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A Vow Written in Blood 21. The Sins of the Father
Luca Romano sat behind reinforced glass inside Dante’s estate. His injured leg had been treated, and someone had provided clean clothes. Even imprisoned, he carried himself like a patriarch holding court. Alessia entered with Dante beside her. Luca noticed their joined hands. “So the performance became real.” Alessia released Dante—not because of her father’s observation, but because she wanted both hands free. “Did you kill my mother?” Luca’s faint smile disappeared. He looked at Dante. “Is that what he told you?” “Hale told me.” “And you believe a corrupt coward?” “I believe you’re capable of murdering your own children.” “You know nothing about Sofia.” “Then tell me.” Luca leaned back. “Your mother intended to destroy this family.” “She wanted to leave you.” “She was confused by her treatment.” “She wanted to take me with her.” “You were my daughter.” “I was hers too.” Luca’s expression hardened. “She planned to give the ledger to federal investigators. Gabriel
A Vow Written in Blood 20. The King without a Throne
Jonathan Hale agreed to speak only with Alessia. He sat handcuffed to a hospital bed, one leg suspended in a metal frame. Two federal officers waited outside while Dante watched through reinforced glass. Hale appeared older without authority surrounding him. “You look well for a widow,” he said. “My husband is behind that glass.” “Yes. He appears unhappy.” “He usually does.” Hale studied her. “You released the footage.” “Matteo did.” “Then his death was unfortunate.” Alessia gave him no reaction. “What do you know about Viktor?” “He’s leaving the country tonight.” “From where?” “A private airfield north of the city.” “Why should I believe you?” “Viktor possesses the final unencrypted section of Sofia’s records. They contain more than financial transactions.” “What else?” “Recordings—including one concerning your mother.” Alessia’s heartbeat changed. “My mother died from cancer.” “Your mother was recovering.” The room seemed to shift. “What are you saying?” “Her
A Vow Written in Blood 19. The Living and the Dead
Gabriel was found six hours later. A collapsed service shaft had protected him and Jonathan Hale from the worst of the explosion. Enzo’s men reached them shortly before dawn. Hale was unconscious with a fractured leg. Gabriel had used his body to shield the man who had tried to kill them. When Alessia arrived at the hospital, her brother was sitting upright while a doctor stitched a wound across his forearm. She stopped in the doorway. Gabriel smiled. “You look disappointed.” Alessia crossed the room and struck his uninjured shoulder. He winced. “There she is.” Then she threw her arms around him. “You cannot keep returning from the dead. It’s becoming emotionally exhausting.” “I’ll try to be more considerate.” Dante spoke with Enzo near the window. Hale had been placed under guard in another wing, surrounded by federal officers from outside his network. Matteo’s delivery had worked. Evelyn Price released the body-camera recording across every major news platform. By morn
A Vow Written in Blood 18. Beneath the Ruins
The courthouse collapsed seconds after Dante carried Alessia outside. He forced her behind an armoured vehicle as stone and glass rained across the street. Dust swallowed the building, turning midnight into suffocating grey. Alessia twisted free. “Gabriel!” She ran towards the wreckage. Dante caught her around the waist and pulled her back. “Let me go!” “The building is still collapsing.” “My brother is inside!” “And running into the fire won’t save him.” She struck his chest with both hands. “You promised we would reach him.” “We will.” “You don’t know that.” Dante held her face between his hands. “No. But I’ll tear those ruins apart stone by stone before I abandon him.” His certainty penetrated her panic. Enzo arrived with the remaining Moretti soldiers. Blood ran from a cut above his eye. “Emergency crews are coming,” he said. “Hale’s men have blocked the eastern streets.” “They don’t want anyone found alive,” Dante replied. Viktor emerged from the smoke with two
A Vow Written in Blood 17. The Courthouse
The city courthouse had been abandoned after a fire fifteen years earlier. Its stone walls remained blackened, and most of the windows were boarded over. The scales of justice hung crooked above the entrance. Alessia arrived beside Dante. Gabriel had insisted on accompanying them. Caterina remained close to him, carrying enough weapons beneath her coat to start a small war. Enzo waited inside a neighbouring building with Moretti soldiers positioned throughout the surrounding streets. Viktor stood inside the ruined courtroom. He had brought only four men. “You were instructed to exchange Gabriel,” he said. Dante stepped slightly in front of Alessia. “You don’t issue instructions to me.” Viktor looked at Gabriel. “You possess the second encryption key.” “And you possess the ledger,” Gabriel replied. “A copy. The original was taken from the warehouse.” “I released it,” Caterina said. Everyone looked at her. She smiled coldly. “Did you believe I protected Gabri
A Vow Written in Blood 16. The choice of a Traitor
Matteo laughed when Alessia explained the plan. He sat behind reinforced glass in a secure interview room. His wrists were chained to the steel table, and two guards stood behind him. “You want me to save the Moretti family?” “I’m offering you a chance to save what remains of yourself.” “You’ll never trust me again.” “No.” “Then why give me the only evidence capable of destroying Hale?” “Because Viktor no longer needs you, my father will kill you to protect himself, and Dante intends to keep you inside this room until you die.” Matteo glanced towards the observation window. Dante stood on the other side. Alessia couldn’t see him through the darkened glass, but she felt him watching. “What do I receive?” Matteo asked. “Freedom.” “Dante agreed?” “He will.” “You sound certain.” “He promised not to treat me as property. He said nothing about his prisoners.” Matteo almost smiled. “You’ve changed.” “I know the truth now.” “And you love him.” Alessia i
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