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I was crouched there, in front of everyone, like I was breaking my own son’s heart right in front of the people I was told to stay away from.

I knew everyone was watching.

Alan. Dana. Even Rosie, quietly holding her uncle’s hand, was watching her best friend cry. But I didn’t know what to do. I was doing this for him.

Because Luca was clear, no Alan, no Dana, no close proximity to any man. And I was already standing here with both of them. This was already not a place I was supposed to be.

“I’m sorry, buddy,” I whispered, forcing the words out. “It’s just better this way.”

Better if he cries now… than if I have to tear his whole world apart later.

“We have to go,” I said, reaching for his hand.

But before I could take him, Maria caught my arm.

“It’s fine,” she said gently. “I’ll take him.”

I blinked, startled.

“You will?” My voice cracked.

Maria gave me a soft smile. “Yes. It’s not a problem. I’ll take him, I’ll take good care of him, and I’ll bring him back in one piece. If you’re o
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  • CLAIMED BY THE MAFIA DON   Wort It

    I was crouched there, in front of everyone, like I was breaking my own son’s heart right in front of the people I was told to stay away from.I knew everyone was watching.Alan. Dana. Even Rosie, quietly holding her uncle’s hand, was watching her best friend cry. But I didn’t know what to do. I was doing this for him.Because Luca was clear, no Alan, no Dana, no close proximity to any man. And I was already standing here with both of them. This was already not a place I was supposed to be.“I’m sorry, buddy,” I whispered, forcing the words out. “It’s just better this way.”Better if he cries now… than if I have to tear his whole world apart later.“We have to go,” I said, reaching for his hand.But before I could take him, Maria caught my arm.“It’s fine,” she said gently. “I’ll take him.”I blinked, startled.“You will?” My voice cracked.Maria gave me a soft smile. “Yes. It’s not a problem. I’ll take him, I’ll take good care of him, and I’ll bring him back in one piece. If you’re o

  • CLAIMED BY THE MAFIA DON   We Can't

    I lifted my gaze.“And I’m sorry,” I said.Dana’s eyes were full of disbelief. Hurt. Confusion.“I’m sorry,” I repeated, my voice breaking. “I’m sorry we can’t be friends. I’m sorry I said all those things. I’m sorry I have to walk away from you. I didn’t want this. I swear I didn’t.”I turned to leave. But then, she caught my hand.“Don’t go!” Dana called out, her voice catching. “What’s the hurry?”I didn’t stop walking. She hurried after me. “Listen, really...I’m telling you, we can help you. You don’t have to do this!”I stopped and turned to face her.“Look, Dana…” I began, and then I saw it.I saw it in her eyes. The pain. The confusion. The betrayal. She was hurt.And so was I. But I had to be strong. I had to think about Leon.“I know you’re a great friend,” I said softly. “You’re an amazing friend. I haven’t had a friend like you since...God, probably since I was a teenager. Since high school...”Dana didn’t speak. She just looked at me, eyes glassy.“I’m so glad I got to me

  • CLAIMED BY THE MAFIA DON   Be Friends

    “I know, I know,” Dana said, waving her hand. “It’s no wonder he’s your ex-husband. What kind of an asshole, an idiot... I mean, how did you even get married to that tool?”I just stood there. No idea how to answer her. No words. No excuses. She took a deep breath and kept going, earnest and wide open.“I get it,” she said. “I really do. And I understand why you divorced him. The man is pure violence. That’s why I felt like you and I should talk. Because I’m ready to help you.”Dana looked me square in the eyes.“Whatever it is...whatever’s going on...you don’t have to stay in a violent home. You don’t have to let a man control you like that, okay? I heard those screams too Ariana...”She took my hand again. Held it tight.“You can come and live with me. Just until we figure something out. Alan wants to help you. I haven’t talked to him yet, but I know he wants to.”I stared at her. Her sincerity. Her kindness. Her complete misunderstanding. She didn’t know who Luca was. Not really. A

  • CLAIMED BY THE MAFIA DON   Your Husband

    I couldn’t hold the look. I glanced away, fast. A hush slowly settled over the room as the teacher stepped forward to welcome everyone.I sat still, hands folded tightly in my lap, heart thudding against my chest, not because of Dana, or Alan, or even Maria’s concerned glances from beside me. But because my little boy was about to take the stage.The curtains parted and the first group of kids walked up, shyly waving at their parents. The room erupted in soft claps and quiet laughter. A few names were called out here and there, a mom or dad raising a phone a little higher to record every second.Then I saw him. Leon. He walked proudly onto the stage with Danny, holding their cardboard solar system model between them, glitter stars and foam planets dangling on strings, wobbling slightly with every step.My throat tightened. He was beaming. Absolutely beaming. The teacher introduced their group, and Leon, without an ounce of hesitation, stepped up to the microphone.“Our project is abou

  • CLAIMED BY THE MAFIA DON   That Mom

    That day had been bad.I didn’t feel like going downstairs. The weight of everything that happened...Luca, Asher, Alan my guilt, my silence, sat too heavily on my shoulders. And I guess Maria knew I wanted to be by myself, because Leon didn’t come up to bother me. Not even once.I stayed there, curled up in the room, until dinner time came. And I knew I had to go downstairs. Not for me. For my son. I didn’t want him to notice anything was wrong. I didn’t want him to sense that anything had changed. Because kids, they feel everything. Even when you smile.So I went downstairs. We had dinner together. We talked about his cartoons and what his action figures were arguing about that day. I laughed when I had to. Smiled when I didn’t want to. Because for him, I could fake sunshine.Later, I bathed him, tucked him into bed, and grabbed his favourite Toy Story book from the nightstand. It was routine. Familiar. Safe. I had barely read three pages when he said it....out of nowhere, with that

  • CLAIMED BY THE MAFIA DON   I Did That

    Lucas's tone sharpened.“I have people watching this house. Watching your every move..... And remember they’re not watching you because they have something against you,” he said, stepping closer. “They’re protecting you, Ariella. I want you to remember that. They are protecting you.”My chest burned with fury, but I said nothing.“And I will repeat again...your friendship with Dana? That’s over,” he spat. “Do not test me. No more games. You’ll be back in your cage before you can say Asher!”I flinched. I was still mad at Luca. I didn’t want to say yes. I didn’t want to give him that. I hated the fact that I had no power in my life, that he and Asher could just choose how I lived, who I saw, where I breathed, without my consent. Without even asking.Because I had no power I had to nod.He took in my reaction and said, “I’ll take that as an affirmation.”He turned toward the hallway again. “Let me go say goodbye to my little man, and I’ll be out of your way.”And then, just like that, L

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