Chapter 26- BRUNO.

BRUNO JOE'S POV,

Apart from some new faces that stood guard at the various posts, nothing seemed to have changed much after so many years of being away,

I arrived at Don Pablo's mansion that evening to find him standing at the entrance, closely accompanied by Pascal, whose features conveyed the hatred in his heart, and a few other guards, a company of old acquaintances and foes, each exuding the energy that hung over our relationships,

The smile on Don Pablo's face broadened into a wide grin, Immediately I stepped out of the car, "Welcome back my boy," he announced in great exuberance, his tone rang with the pride in his heart,

With his hands outstretched he wobbled towards me, the sound of his laughter rich from victory, as satisfaction twinkled in his eyes, "It's good to have you back my boy," he proclaimed, as he drew me into his embrace,

Unwrapping his hands from me, he studied my features, "you look older, I should have kept you by my side," he said, with concern visible on his