I pulled up in front of Dominicโs gate, my hands gripping the steering wheel so tightly my knuckles turned white. My heart was hammering in my chest as I glanced at the dashboard clock. How long has it been? An hour? Two? I couldnโt think straight. All I knew was sheโd left home and I knew so well she was coming here. A million worst-case scenarios raced through my mind. I prayed I wasnโt too late. The gate creaked open as soon as the guards saw it was me. Without hesitation, I drove in fast, tires screeching slightly as I swerved into the garage. Throwing the car into park, I jumped out and barked at one of the men standing nearby. โWake the boss! We have a breach!โ My voice was sharper than I intended, but I didnโt care. The man nodded and turned to leave, but before he could take a step, the sound of gunfire shattered the tense silence. My stomach dropped. Two gunshots. My body froze for a split second, but then instinct kicked in, and I bolted toward the entrance to the u
Vincent moved with calculated precision the moment the gun went off in his hand. His body slipped into the darkness, quick and silent, as the sound of footsteps thundered down the hall. He pressed himself against the cold stonewall of the cells corridor, eyes sharp, watching as Dominic and his men sprinted past him, guns drawn and rage palpable in the air. The chaos his gunshot had caused was his opening, and he wasnโt about to waste it. Yet he knew this place like the back of his hand. Heโd grown up within these walls, surrounded by secrets, blood, and betrayal. He understood the mansionโs defenses better than anyone. The guards, the locks, the escape routes,Dominic had fortified it over the years, making it nearly impenetrable. Escaping unnoticed would be impossible. But Vincent didnโt plan to slip out the gate unnoticed. He smirked to himself, the gun still warm in his grip. If he couldnโt run, heโd make himself a problem Dominic couldnโt ignore. He moved through the shadows
Third PovโWhat do you want?โshe asked him and he grin, finally geting the reaction he had wanted.โI need you to help me now, dominic cant find me, if you hide me, i cnat walked out cheerfully out of the gates, but you can aid meโhe said.Her eyes narrowed, but she didnโt deny it. โYouโre playing a dangerous game, Vincent. What makes you think Iโd risk my position to help you?โ she asked him.Vincent leaned against the wall, his confidence unwavering. โBecause I can help *you*. You want Dominicโs attention, donโt you? Want him to stop pining after Carissa and focus on you for once?โ he said, uing his favioute tricks which neveeed failed him.That was how he had always got what he wanted, by using peoples want and needs to get them to aid him,or fall for his games.Camilaโs expression faltered, just for a moment. But it was enough. Vincent knew heโd hit a nerve. โAnd how exactly do you plan to do that?โ she asked, stepping closer to him. Her tone was skeptical, but curiosity flickere
Charissa POVIt didnโt make sense. One minute he was there, and the next, it was as though heโd evaporated into the air. All night we had searched everywhere, but there were no traces of him. I stood in the corner of Dominicโs office, disoriented, clutching the edge of the desk for support. The room spun with the weight of realization: Vincent had escaped. And worse, he was free. After all the pain and suffering he had caused it hurt knowing he was finlaly free.The pain of it twisted my chest. The bastard was out there, walking away from everything heโd done, while we were left scrambling like fools in his wake. Dominic didnโt take it well either,he never did when things spun out of his control. All night long, heโd been shouting orders, barking at his men to search every inch of the property. But it was useless. The house was upended,closets emptied, floors torn apart, drawers overturnedโand still, there was no sign of him.I sat there in silence as one of Dominicโs men stepped
I felt a little oppressed, to be sincere but that didn't stop me, three people had died last night and one of them was more than a sister to me ,and i wanted to see their death avenge by the man that killed then , nad the least thing i wanted was camilla adding him get away.Vincent was a nightmare and monster and he has caused me a lot of pain and sorrow, and more than anything I wanted him to pay for what he had done.I clenched my fists at my sides, my jaw tight. โI donโt have proof,โ I admitted. โBut I know she did it. She left last night, Vincent disappeared, and now sheโs back like nothing happened? It doesnโt add up.โi said looking right into valentina eyes even though she was glaring daggers at me, i didn't care.Valentinaโs lips curled into a sneer. โAnd who are you to make such accusations, hmm? Youโre no one,Clarissa. Just the ex-wife of the Don. You hold no rank here, no authority. You should count yourself lucky that Dominic even lets you stay under his roof.โshe snapped
Charissa povI followed him into his office, my heart pounding in my chest as I watched his broad shoulders tense. He didnโt say a word as he entered, leaving the door open just long enough for me to step through before he shut it firmly behind me. The sound of the latch clicking into place echoed in the silence, making me flinch.For a second, I stood frozen, unsure of what was about to happen. I thought he was going to yell at me. Maybe he would tell me how reckless I had been, how my actions had put us in even more danger. His silence only made it worse; the weight of it pressed down on me, making it hard to breathe.But then, before I could say a word, he turned and pulled me into his arms. His embrace caught me off guard. I stiffened, my body unsure how to respond, but his arms tightened around me, holding me close, and gradually, I melted into him. I could feel the steady rhythm of his heartbeat against my back, and it was strangely soothing. โDominic,โ I whispered, my voic
There was no safety, no safety at all while Vincent and Ivan were out there.We worked tirelessly to find Vincent, but we weren't even close. Then, after three days, we received an unwelcome visitor.Harper just showed up at the mansion and wanted to talk. I didn't want to engage with her because of how she had treated and humiliated me countless times, but I couldn't turn her away.I walked into the courtyard where she sat, staring into space, and I could barely recognize her. Her hair was cut short, and she looked paleโtoo paleโand a bit thin.I stood there for more than a minute until her eyes fell on me. Then she smiled. I couldn't tell if it was genuine, but I knew she was trying to be friendly, which didn't sit well with me. I hadn't seen her for months, and honestly, I had never thought of her after all the harm she had caused me and our family.โEveโฆโ she stood up, calling me by my old name. I looked back at her with a poker face that revealed no emotions. I couldn't speak, no
I turned abruptly, my body instinctively orienting toward her.I wasnโt sure what I anticipatedโsurprise, anger, disgustโbut what I received was far worse. Camilaโs eyes widened, her pupils nearly engulfed by the intensity of what she was witnessing.Then the horror struck. Pure, visceral horror twisted her features as if she had been hit.Her voice sliced through the tension like a whip.โYouโฆ How could you do this?โ she shouted.I stood frozen, my feet glued to the spot. Her voice echoed, and I could sense the pain lacing her words.Before I could respond, before I could even process what was happening, Dominic moved. In one smooth motion, he stepped in front of me, shielding me with his presence.โThereโs no need to react or be dramatic,โ he stated firmly. His tone was calm, yet the authority behind it made me flinch.Camila threw her head back and laughed, the sound sharp and piercing, as if ridiculing us both. Her laughter ceased abruptly, and when she turned to Dominic, her expr
A year laterEverything had been going well; for the first time in my life, I didnโt have to run or live in fear.After the conflict, we held a large burial for the men who had lost their lives while protecting me and Harper.I ensured she received a proper burial, as she had sacrificed her life to save me in the end. She had been a wonderful sister, even though I had pushed her away time and again.We began to rebuild, and new laws were established within the mafia. Dominic sold our old house and moved us to the countryside. Everything seemed to be going smoothly; we renewed our vows after all the people we once knew were gone.It was just the two of us. We hadnโt heard from Valentina since then, only that they had paid a hefty price for killing our men. The last I heard, Valentino was forced to marry Camilla to a drug baron as their economy collapsed. It turned out they had gone bankrupt, which explained why they had tried to take everything from us.Life with Dominic has been wonder
Dominic squeezed the trigger, and the silencer did an excellent job of concealing the sound, preventing the men from realizing that their leader had been shot.For a brief moment, I feared he had killed herโthat Valentina was lifeless. However, as she fell to the ground, clutching her shoulder, it became clear that he hadnโt delivered a fatal shot. He had only wounded her, just enough to ensure her survival but render her unable to defend herself.Initially, I thought his plan was foolish, but I placed my trust in him. He had used her to help us escape, a feat that had seemed impossible just moments ago. I had nearly lost hope of ever being alive or seeing my son again, but he made it a reality.We were finally safe.Dominic approached me, his dark eyes searching my face before he enveloped us both in his strong, steady embrace. It felt secure. I took a deep breath, burying my face in his chest.It was finally over."You can go now," he whispered, pressing his lips gently against my f
After my confrontation with both of them, theydraged me toward a van. My head throbbed, and my vision was blurry, but I could still make out the figures around me. Someone yanked the gun from my grasp as I was shoved into an SUV. Vincent drove, and Camila sat beside me. The sight of her still wearing Clarissaโs dress pissed me off. It was like she was mocking meโmocking us. No one spoke. The air was thick with tension, but I could feel Vincentโs anger radiating off him. I knew exactly why. The words I had said to him earlier still lingered in his mind, cutting deep. As for Camila, she was so rattled that she casually dropped the gun on the seat beside her and turned to stare out the window. It was a careless mistake, and I took full advantage of it. Swiftly, without drawing attention, I palmed the gun. By the time we arrived at the warehouse, my mind was sharp, my pulse steady. As soon as the SUV came to a stop, I opened the door and stepped out. Camila followed, but before
The air grew heavy with tension. My heart pounded as the door swung open again, and Dominic stepped inside. His dark eyes scanned the room, landing on me. Something flashed in his gazeโanger, concern, relief. He looked like a man ready to burn the world down for me. Would he?โmother, โvalntina called, as she walked over to her and whispered in her ears.โWhere the fuck is my son?โdominic asked the them , as hey turned to look at him.โcamila , bring the boy to his parentโshe ordered, camillla who walked out the door shuting it.But I knew what Valentina was about to do. She would make him choose. Me or his empire. Valentina clapped her hands together. "Ah, Dominic. So good of you to join us." "Cut the bullshit, Valentina." His voice was low, dangerous. "Let her go, and bring my son , i dont have tie for games" She smirked, taking a step toward him. "Now, why would I do that? You walked right into my trap, just as I knew you would." Dominicโs jaw tightened. His entire
My wrists ached from the tight bonds cutting into my skin. My eyes were blindfolded, leaving me in a world of darkness. But I wasnโt alone. There was someone in front of meโsinging. A soft, haunting tune. The voice was feminine, sultry, and laced with amusement. I knew it wa sher singing , tauting me.I shifted slightly, testing my restraints. Rope. Tight. No way out. My pulse pounded as I forced myself to breathe evenly. Panicking wouldnโt help me now. "You know," Valentina said, her voice smooth as silk, "I once loved a man."she started. My body stiffened. "I loved him so much, but then I realized men are shit, one moment they love ou and the next the cheat on ou with another woman" She chuckled, a dark, humorless sound. "People are shit." My jaw clenched. I didnโt respond. "I grew to become the only Donna in my countyโa female one. And to hold power, I had to be ruthless. There was no room for softness, no space for love." The blindfold was suddenly ripped from my face
Dominic POVI stared at Vincent, whose eyes gleamed with unrestrained greed. He wanted the empire I heldโno, he craved it. It wasnโt just about power; it was about proving he was better than me, that he could tear down everything I built and reshape it in his image. I smirked. โThis is your idea, isnโt it? This power struggle?โ My voice carried amusement, but beneath it lay a sharp edge. Vincent frowned, his lips pressing into a tight line. โI donโt know what youโre talking about,โ he snapped, his tone impatient, defensive. I stepped closer, my gaze never leaving his. โYou held the empire for a weekโjust a week, Vincentโand in that time, everything our family worked so hard to build collapsed.โ I let the words sink in, watching the flicker of irritation in his expression. โNow you want it again? To destroy everything and hand it over to these foreigners? Do you really think theyโll let you rule? No, Vincent, theyโll make you their puppet, and youโll be dancing to their tune fo
Dominic POVI drove like a madman. The engine roared beneath my grip as I pushed the car to its limits, weaving through traffic without care for rules or consequences. My men followed close behind, their headlights flashing in the rearview mirror as they ignored every law in existence just to keep up. I didn't care about the chaos we left behind. The only thing that mattered was her. My hands tightened on the steering wheel, my knuckles turning white. The thought of something happening to her, of losing her forever, made my chest tighten with unbearable fear. I had made a deal with that Mexican witch to take Ivan down, to regain the power that had been stripped from meโbut now, the cost was staring me in the face. I should have known it wouldnโt be that simple. But i was deperate , deperate to have her as mine.The mansion came into view, its towering structure bathed in the cold moonlight. No matter how amy times i came here, i could still feel the gripp in my heart, whati
I stood there, frozen. My breath hitched in my throat, my body locked in place as fear coursed through my veins. The world around me seemed to blur, the sounds distant and muffled, as if I had been submerged underwater. Panic tightened around my chest, squeezing the air from my lungs. "Miss, we need to go!" Eliseโs urgent voice cut through the fog of my fear. I snapped back to reality, my wide eyes meeting hers. She was staring at me, her expression filled with alarm. "Now!" she urged, grabbing my wrist. I turned on my heel and ran, my heart pounding against my ribs. Panic took over, and my mind swirled with the worst possibilities. The thought that Harper had been killed, that she was gone, clawed at my sanity. She had been my enemy once, but despite everything, I loved her. No matter what had happened between us, losing her wasnโt something I could bear. Tears blurred my vision as I stepped outside, the cool air hitting my damp face. But I didnโt get far. I stopped dead.
Dominic POVI leftI understood that I had to come back victoious, as my family's survival depended on my success.if i ended up dead, clraissa, will be forced to retun to the hands of IVan , or killed by my power hungry cousin, vincent, which im sure woudlnt spare my son.At that moment, he had landed back to Italy ,I had received information about Ivan's whereabouts, and there he was, standing right in front of me.he looked worst then the last time, i saw him. i knew the russians gave him nothing, and sent him on his way, but instead of him to look for a good life somewhere else, he came back here, to seek revenge"You took everything from me," he spat, and I observed him with a hardened expression. I was at a loss for words, but I knew this confrontation had to reach its conclusion now."Your hatred for me blinds you, Ivan. I haven't taken anything from you; your own animosity has led you to despise me. You brought this upon yourself, and no one else is to blame," I replied."You'