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Chapter 18: Bloodlines and Boundaries
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MAFIA BRIDE Chapter 18: Bloodlines and Boundaries
The rain hit the windows like a storm of bullets, drumming a fierce rhythm against the windows of the penthouse suite Luca Moretti had rented in the heart of Rome. Unlike the noise and activities of city life outside, Luca's abode was a place of silence…just how he liked it.Until his phone interrupted the solace. Not his regular phone however, but his private business phone.Luca checked the name on the screen and frowned. It was Riccardo Russo, his cousin and top lieutenant.“Yes?” He answered coldly.“About damn time you picked up,” Riccardo barked through the line in a voice that suggested he had been holding on to his rage.Luca said nothing and waited for him to continue.“You’ve been dodging my calls for days,” Riccardo growled. “And I swear to God, if you don’t tell me why the hell you’re still in Rome, I will fly there myself and drag you back.”The frown on Luca’s face tightened. He knew this was coming, and he had only been delaying the inevitable for too long.“I told you
MAFIA BRIDE Chapter 17: Thoughts and Nightmares
The gallery was finally empty, and all the candles were extinguished. However, the scent of vanilla still hung faintly in the cool evening air. Outside, Rome’s ancient city lights shone through the tall glass windows, but inside didn't seem to share the warmth of the city…not when Isabella's mind was at war.She was alone in her private study, restless and thinking furiously. Dante's words and offer couldn't leave her head, and it was all so very tempting.“A future without the Morettis… A life of your own… Freedom.”The sound echoed in her mind like a mantra…or maybe even a curse.She walked over to the bookshelf and knelt down, reaching behind a row of antique books until her fingers closed around a small, wooden box. She opened it warily.There, still wrapped in a faded silk cloth, lay the photograph she hadn’t looked at in over a year.Her father and her younger self.It was that image when he was still alive and strong, a protective figure she always relied on. She rubbed a hand
MAFIA BRIDE Chapter 16: The Proposal.
Chapter 16: THE PROPOSALMinutes later, they were seated again over coffee, and Isabella was double checking the pricing of a six foot oil piece Dante had requested for his new home.She didn’t even notice immediately when Dante stopped speaking.He had been telling her about a particular marble piece he wanted from Florence…something mythological and unique. But now he was silent, just folding his arms and watching her carefully. She had been too focused on numbers and logistics to actually notice the change in energy.“I have a proposition for you,” Dante said suddenly, in a smooth and deliberate voice.Isabella paused her calculations, but she did not look up. “Another one?” she asked with an amused tone in her voice. “Because I’ve already said I’m not sourcing any taxidermy heads, Dante.”His lips curved slowly, but it was clear that the amusement wasn't genuine. “It's not about art this time, Bella.”That was enough to capture her attention. She looked up at him, and curiosity sw
MAFIA BRIDE Chapter 15: More Than Art
The text from Dante came just after sunrise.“I recently purchased a new mansion in the hills. I need art, and your collection is all I’ve been thinking about all day. Care to show me what’s available?”Isabella smiled at the text. Classic Dante…of course he would find a reason to reappear. However, there was something about the idea of sharing her work with someone who genuinely appreciated it, and the thought thrilled her. It had been a while since she truly had any clients who respected art for art’s sake, and Dante was among the few that always had an eye for beauty… even if he had a habit of ruining it.She texted back immediately.“Come by the gallery this afternoon. We can have lunch and take a tour.”His response was instant.“Looking forward to it. Like old times.”…By noon, Isabella had carefully arranged her best pieces…oils, acrylics, and rare sculptures collected over the last two years. She brewed coffee, ordered in a selection of her favorite antipasti, and even lit a
MAFIA BRIDE Chapter 14 : The Walls Between Us
A few days later, Luca had already broken his promise to give her space. She was about to go grocery shopping when his voice suddenly interrupted her.She turned without thinking, and her heart was already thudding frantically before she even processed the sound. He was standing across the road from her, leaning casually beside his car, with one hand tucked in his pocket, and the other dangling his keys like a toy.“What do you want this time around, Luca?” She asked, hoping to sound as polite as possible. “There's no doctor's appointment, I'm sure you know that.”“I’m aware,” he replied smoothly. “But come with me…Let me take you shopping.”“Shopping?” Isabella asked in surprise.Luca smiled. “I remember you used to love it, besides…you’re pregnant, which means you’ll need new clothes soon.”Isabella crossed her arms over her chest, instinctively shielding herself. “I can take care of myself, thank you.”“I know,” he said, the smile still plastered to his charming face. “But let me s
MAFIA BRIDE Chapter 13: The Appointment.
Isabella pulled into the quiet parking lot of the private medical center. She turned off the engine of her car, and then rested her forehead briefly on the steering wheel. She was always nervous anytime she had her doctor's appointment…a mixture of fear and hope, and then the constant worry she always had about bearing the burden alone.When she finally stepped out of her car however, she was interrupted by the sound of another car pulling up smoothly beside her own. Her heart thudded as her instincts had already begun to guess who it was. She hoped she was wrong, but the chances were slim.The driver's door opened and Luca came out all smiles and charm. She felt like throwing up in disgust, but then at the same time a slight feeling of relief also swept through her.Yet again, she found herself involuntarily staring at him…lost in the effortless aura of dominance and confidence that always hung about him. He was handsome, well styled and sporting that dangerous smile that she once dr
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