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Lily Montgomery

I tossed and turned all night. I didn’t feel safe—not in that house, not in that world, not with those people.

Lying on my back, I stared at the ceiling, thinking about everything that was happening. I could try to come up with an escape plan, maybe find a place where no one could find me. But first, I needed money.

This marriage was just the beginning of my downfall.

After that cursed breakfast, I opened the bedroom door and locked myself inside for the rest of the day, writing. I didn’t want to see anyone—especially not Matteo. How dare he bring the woman carrying his child just to provoke me?

I hated him.

The smell of coffee and cake from downstairs filled the entire house, making my mouth water. I slipped on my slippers and decided to leave the room.

As I walked down the hallway, a white door caught my attention.

It was always locked, but this time, someone had forgotten it slightly ajar.

Matteo had warned me not to meddle in his affairs, but I didn’t care. He didn
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  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   24

    Matteo Salvatore Lily Montgomery had always been my weakness.No matter how hard I tried to stay focused, my rational side disappeared whenever she was around. Wanting us to work out with everything going on around us was like wishing for rain in the middle of the desert.“This won’t lead us anywhere,” she whispered.“Shh.” My index finger touched her lips. “I don’t want to talk, Lily.”The truth was—I was obsessed with her. And it was hard to admit that to myself.During all the time I spent away from her, I screwed more women than I could remember. A mafioso can have whoever he wants. Money buys everything—and everyone. But with Lily, it was different.I never kissed the women I hooked up with. I never liked kissing, actually. But with her, I made a point of kissing every part of her body.I found the damn zipper of her dress and pulled it down quickly. It felt like we didn’t have time—as if I needed her urgently, insatiably.Her hands tangled in my hair as I lifted her onto the

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-09
  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   25.

    Lily MontgomeryWaking up in Matteo's arms felt like a dream — or a nightmare. I still didn’t know how to tell the difference.I tried to get up quietly to find my clothes, but it was no use. I felt his arm pull me back."Where are you going?" he murmured, his voice still tangled in sleep. "It’s still early.""I… I just don’t know if this is right. Everything’s so complicated, Matteo." I stared at the white blinds covering the window."You know I care about you, Lily. This marriage doesn’t have to be a lie… not if you don’t want it to be.""I have to go." I sighed, picking up my clothes from the floor.He looked at me but didn’t show any emotion. After last night, I was afraid to get close, afraid to fall... because deep down, I had always loved him."I have some things to sort out with Paolo, but at eight, I’ll be waiting for you at the shooting range downstairs."My eyes widened."Shooting range?""You need to learn how to shoot."My fingers froze around the fabric of my dress."Le

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-10
  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   26

    Matteo Salvatore"Protecting Lily is my top priority now." I said, holding a cigarette between my fingers, watching the smoke slowly fade into the air."Matteo..."Paolo crossed his arms, his voice laced with concern. "I know a woman can be a man’s weakness. I’ve seen it happen. We've been friends for a long time, and that’s why I’m taking the liberty to speak up."I stared at Paolo in silence for a few seconds before answering."You don’t know anything. I’d never let love cloud my judgment."The word “love” sounded strange on my own lips. Too strong. But too true to deny.We were sitting in the mansion’s office, the desk covered in documents, weapons, and a glass of bourbon I hadn’t touched. The world around me was spinning fast — alliances, deals, threats. But all of it blurred when her name came up.The intercom buzzed."Mr. Salvatore..." the guard’s voice echoed. "We caught a man near the south perimeter. He was armed."Paolo and I exchanged a look."Take him to the holding room

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-11
  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   27

    Hours earlierMy head was a mess. After the night with Matteo, I felt torn between logic and a feeling that was silently growing—one that scared me more each day.I didn’t want to admit it, but... I was falling for him. Again. And that was my biggest fear.I needed air. Distance. Clarity. I told Matteo I wanted to see my father, but the truth was different: I just needed to get out of that suffocating mansion.And maybe, deep down, I actually did want to see Luigi. After our last conversation, I felt like... maybe we could try to be a family.Luigi greeted me with a mix of surprise and restrained affection. We hadn’t spent much time together, yet I could see the weight of everything he was hiding in his eyes.“How’s life at the mansion?” he asked.“You know I didn’t want to get married. I did it because I didn’t have a choice.”“I’m a coward, daughter,” he confessed. “If I had done things differently...”I reached for his hand and sighed.“Let’s just make the most of this moment,”

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-11
  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   28

    Matteo SalvatoreThe hours dragged on, and I hadn’t heard a single thing.No message.No damn sign of her.I paced back and forth in the office, jaw clenched, fists tight. The mansion was swarming with security and soldiers, yet I felt completely alone.Guilt consumed me. I felt like I had dragged Lily into all of this. Of course, if I hadn’t, Luigi would’ve used his daughter as leverage anyway. But still, I felt entirely responsible.“Calm down, we’ll find her,” Paolo said gently, placing a cautious hand on my shoulder.I turned to him, my eyes burning with rage.“Don’t ask me to stay calm,” I growled, my voice rough and cold like shattering ice.“She was under my protection. I promised nothing would happen to her!”My consigliere sighed but held his ground.“We’ve already traced part of the route. Moreno was taken to the hospital. He lost a lot of blood, but he survived. He said there were three attackers. They were armed and knew exactly what they were doing.”“She was kidnapped, P

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-12
  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   29.

    Lily MontgomeryI had no idea how much time had passed.Minutes? Hours?I didn’t know. But every second in that he'll felt like an eternity. My thoughts were spinning in circles—confused, almost in shock.Irina Orlov. Bianca. She is a sister de Viktor. She had been playing Matteo this whole time. And I wished I could warn him that it was all a trap.The sound of a new door opening made me lift my head with effort. The light from the hallway spilled into the warehouse, and a new silhouette appeared in front of me—broad shoulders, a firm posture, blond hair, and slow, calculated steps.He stopped a few feet away.“Finally awake,” said a deep voice, thick with a Russian accent that sent chills down my spine.“Who... are you?”The man smiled cynically.“I’m Viktor Orlov. Nice to meet you, Mrs. Salvatore. Or should I say… Romano? Antonov? You’ve got quite the lineage.”My stomach dropped. The confirmation I feared the most.“You… you’re her brother.”“Yes. Irina hides well, doesn’t she? Bu

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-13
  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   30

    Matteo SalvatoreThe weapons room felt colder than ever. I carried one of the best guns I owned, and I was ready—ready to kill.That was my destiny.And there's no running from destiny."Are you sure about this?" I asked one of the informants."Yes, boss. I saw the car leaving near one of the warehouses on Wall Street.""Why would he pick that place? It’s way too busy," I sighed."Exactly why," Luigi suggested."Why did you hide this from her, huh?" I grabbed Romano by the collar. "And from me, too. Your daughter’s life was in danger this whole time.""I couldn’t tell her that Lily was an Antonov heir. That would’ve put a price on her head.""But it didn’t help, did it? They know. And you didn’t tell me because you thought I’d try to steal your daughter?" I raised an eyebrow. "Unlike you, who tried to auction her off, I’ve only ever protected her.""Figlio di puttana!" Luigi lunged at me.Paolo stepped in between us."Let all calm down. We’re in this together to get Lily back."Luigi

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-13
  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   31

    Lily MontgomeryMy eyes were blindfolded.The rough fabric pressed against my eyelids, blocking out any trace of light. The only thing guiding me now were my other senses—and they were all screaming.He threw me into the back of the car, and I focused solely on trying to breathe.The scent of leather and gasoline.The muffled sound of the engine and distant voices.The tension in the air that told me something was about to happen.Some time later, I was dragged out of the car and led down a path of stones. My hands were tied, and the footsteps guiding me were harsh and impatient. When the blindfold was removed, my eyes burned from the sudden brightness.I was in a luxurious room. White marble floors, a lit fireplace, oriental rugs. Everything looked refined. And yet, every detail felt fake—like a cage disguised as a palace.Orlov was there. Sitting, elegant, as if he’d been expecting me for afternoon tea.“Welcome to one of my homes, Lily,” he said, smiling with cynicism. “Or should I

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-14

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  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   75.

    Matteo SalvatoreThe second we stepped into the elevator, Lily held onto my arm. I didn’t like attending these events, but it was necessary if I wanted to find out what kind of new threat we were facing.Today was Nicco’s birthday, one of the capos who led the soldiers. I wasn’t very close to him, but the guy had valuable information about everyone, and that’s what I hoped to get.“We won’t be long, I promise,” I whispered to Lily, who was adjusting the dress on her body.“I worry about our son,” she murmured.I squeezed her hand tighter as I looked into her green eyes.“You don’t need to worry. He’s safe. Alessandra is at the mansion, plenty of security.”“I know, I’ll try to calm down,” she smiled.When we entered, everyone greeted me with reverent looks. Most of them would probably be terrified if they ever considered all the things I’ve done over the years in the mafia.The penthouse was full of guests—mobsters, wives, high-end prostitutes, and plenty of alcohol. Definitely not my

  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   74

    Lily MontgomeryThe silence.It wasn’t normal after everything I had seen, lived, and done.I was holding my newborn baby in my arms, and the peace felt strangely comfortable — and that scared me.Truly.“Is he asleep?” Matteo opened the bedroom door carefully.“Yes,” I smiled as I looked at little Leo.“I’ll help you put him in the crib,” he whispered, taking our son from my arms.I sighed. Motherhood was beautiful, but also exhausting. As much as I tried to find peace, everything still haunted me.Matteo looked at me after placing Leonardo in the crib.“Are you okay, Lily?”“Yes…” I said, staring at the skylight. “It’s just that now we have a child to protect. And I’m scared, this world…”“I have good news for you,” Matteo repeated, eyes locked on mine.“Good news?” I echoed, still unsure what to expect. “Just say it, you know I don’t like surprises.”He came closer slowly, sat beside me, and placed his hand on mine. The intensity in his gaze made me hold my breath.“They caught And

  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   73

    The silence in the room was profound, filled only by the soft sound of my son's breathing. Leonardo was in my arms, and the warmth of his little body gave me a sense of peace I had never known before. He was feeding calmly, and as I looked at him, it was impossible not to think about how much my life had changed. Each beat of my heart felt lighter, stronger, as if I was finally beginning to live what was meant to be mine.I was breastfeeding my son, the little miracle I had dreamed of so much, the one I fought so hard to protect. He looked at me with his curious eyes, and I smiled, gently stroking his little head with my fingers. This was my world now. Nothing else mattered but him, the promise I made to myself to protect him at all costs. Everything I went through wouldn’t mean anything if I couldn’t give him a future without fear, without the shadows of the past.The door opened with a slight creak, and I didn’t need to look to know who it was. Matteo entered quietly, his presence a

  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   72

    The first cry of the baby cut through the night like a distant echo, but full of life. I couldn’t believe it. He was here. Our son. I had given birth in the middle of a war zone, in an improvised, dark warehouse, but the truth was that he was here, in my arms. I was exhausted, my body aching, but nothing else mattered now."You did it, Lily," Sasha whispered, also exhausted, as she adjusted the baby to my chest. "You brought him into the world."I looked at the small being in my arms, still in shock from what had just happened. The blood, the pain, the exhaustion... it all felt distant now. He was here. Our son. So fragile, yet so strong at the same time.He moved his tiny fingers, and as if he knew I was watching, he opened his eyes. Bright eyes, fixed on me. My eyes. My son.I was living what felt like a dream and, at the same time, a nightmare. The war was still out there, but I felt that, at that moment, the whole world had stopped. Nothing else mattered except him. The son I neve

  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   71

    The sound of the car flipping echoed through the night, a piercing crash that shattered the silence of the road. I accelerated, but the vehicle in front of me didn’t slow down, growing closer, the terror becoming more real by the second. When the last car turned the corner, its tires screaming in protest, I knew something was wrong. There was no time to wait anymore. The chase was no longer just about the truth. It was about Lily. And she was in danger.The phone vibrated on the back seat. A message from Sasha.“It’s happening. Lily’s in danger. Full force.”Panic gripped me instantly. Whatever had happened, I knew Andrei wouldn’t stop. He would never stop until he saw everyone who challenged him destroyed.The road seemed like a straight line to hell. I could see the last curve before I saw Lily’s car flying through the air. It was all I needed to understand what was happening. Lily was there, in the line of fire.“No, Lily, no,” I whispered, gripping the steering wheel.I placed my

  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   70

    Lily MontgomeryI took the last sip of coffee when I finished writing the letter. Each word seemed heavier than the one before, as if I were stitching a new identity for myself. The tarnished name, the murder accusation, the pain of everything I had been through... It was all about to be exposed. But the truth, as always, came at a price. And I knew it wouldn't be easy.In front of me, the evidence was spread out on the table—irrefutable documents, transcripts, contracts, Andrei Antonov's signature, and the involvement of the American senator. It was a key piece, but also a target. The shield I needed to protect myself also put me in the line of fire. I picked up the letter, my gaze fixed on the words I had written: "To the press, Today, at last, the truth will come to light. I, Lily Montgomery, was falsely accused of the death of my father, Luigi Romano. With the evidence now in hand, it is my duty to ensure that the truth is heard, without distortion or lies. I was not the one who c

  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   69

    Matteo Salvatore The night was loaded, like the barrel of a gun ready to fire.Fog crept between the old buildings of Jersey’s industrial port, where the meeting was set to take place. Russian mobsters, Italians, and a traitor with Antonov blood — all about to seal a pact.Dimitri stood beside me. Dark clothes, unshaven, eyes of a man who had buried more friends than he cared to count. We didn’t fully trust each other, but for Lily... we’d do anything.“You know this place?” I asked quietly.“I know every damn tile on this dock. I’ve killed men here. Almost died too.”“Great. Nostalgic.”“Focus, Salvatore. If we slip up tonight, there won’t be a second chance.”The warehouse was lit by cold fluorescent lights, two heavily armed guards at the entrance. We posed as smugglers from Poland, with fake documents and faces hidden beneath caps and scarves. The code was given. They let us in.Inside, the air was thick with cigar smoke and tension. Several men surrounded a long makeshift table

  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   68

    Lily MontgomeryThe rain fell in a fine mist over New York as I returned to the base. It wasn’t the same city it had been when all of this began. Now, every street seemed to hide a shadow, every alley, an informant. Lily was safe — for now. But nothing, absolutely nothing, had been resolved.The evidence I had handed her burned in my coat pockets like dynamite ready to explode. We knew the truth. We knew Andrei was behind Luigi’s fall, that he had orchestrated every move, every lie. But knowing wasn’t enough.We had to act.I stepped into the house that now served as Lily’s refuge. Renovated and guarded, it was a hideout disguised as a home, out of reach from the police and the eyes of the world. Lily was still considered a fugitive, and the last thing we could afford was to expose her.Paolo and Alessandra were in the map room, studying escape routes and potential strike points."Where’s Lily?" I asked, taking off my coat."In the war room. She’s with Dimitri," Alessandra replied. "T

  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   67

    The car moved silently along the dirt road cutting through the countryside, surrounded by tall trees and a low fog that looked like it came straight out of an old movie. Matteo drove with one hand, the other resting on my thigh, as if to remind me that we were still here. Together.“He’s going to test you,” I said, staring out the window. “He’ll provoke you. And if you respond, the war starts right there.”“He’s not the first father of a woman who’s hated me, ragazza,” Matteo replied with a crooked smile. “But maybe the first who commands a private army.”I frowned.“And who’s the other woman you had?”“I was joking, darling.”“He’s my grandfather. And if I love you, he’ll like you.”“And you trust him?” Matteo raised his eyebrows. “Even though his son set you up, and he faked his death for years, never reaching out to your mother?”It took me a moment to answer. Not because I wasn’t sure — but because the answer was deeper than simple words could express.“Yes, I trust him. He saved

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