Haru was rounding up his men in the main house as they anticipated the attack of the Italians. As Haru was distributing the firearms among his men, an explosion sounded from the left side of the main house, shaking the grounds of the mansion. Haru cursed under his breath as he and his men split to search for more explosives planted around the house. The others went to search for wounded men.Haru pulled out his gun as he entered the living room. One of the men was holding a detonator. Haru aimed his gun at the man and warned him to put the detonator down."Put the detonator down!" Haru shouted at the man in front of him. The man only gave him a sinister smile before pressing the button, detonating the bomb. The explosion sent Haru flying across the room as rubble fell from the ceiling. Haru groaned in pain as he tried to stand up from the ground. He tried calling for his men, but another explosion shook the house. "Shit!" Haru cursed.Haru then ran to the exit as the ground shook ar
"I want you to promise me something," Luke said as he wrapped his hand around the knife. "What are you doing?" Valentino said, barely above a whisper."Promise me something Valentino, please," Luke pleaded. "I don't want you to die, I can't. Because for some fucked up reason, part of me still loves you."Valentino weakly grabbed Luke's free hand. "That's a good thing to hear before I die," Valentino weakly chuckled, blood spurting out of his mouth."Valentino, please, promise me, you'll let me and Alessandra stay here. Please, I just want a normal life. As normal as I can have it, please let me stay," Luke said.Valentino didn't answer, he didn't know what to say. He could only let the tears flow down his face. When he still didn't answer, Luke slowly moved the knife and Valentino quickly grabbed his hand to stop him from moving it further. "I'll let you stay. I promise. I'll let you stay. As long as you won't keep Alessandra from me. I still want to see her from time to time," Vale
It's been two months since the incident and peace has been maintained since then. The Japanese mafia moved their main house to a gated community near the city after it was destroyed. Luke has fully recovered from his gunshot wound and Romero was granted citizenship, or faked rather, by Haru so he can stay in Japan without hiding anymore. He has also become Alessandra's personal bodyguard or babysitter.Luke and Alessandra are now living in Haru's personal home. Luke has also decided to homeschool Alessandra for now. Valentino remained true to his words and remained in contact with Luke for the sake of Alessandra. Alessandra seemed to have recovered well from the past events, seeing how she was bubbly and full of life. "Valentino's going to be here in a few hours," Luke said, worry evident in his voice. "How's Alessandra?" Haru asked."She's fine. She's actually quite excited to see him. It surprised me," Luke said. "I guess she still sees him as her father."Haru pulled Luke close a
I fell down the cold basement floor with a grunt. I had no fight left in me anymore. After being used, again and again, I was deemed damaged goods. They could no longer profit me for my body. I tried to get up, pain shooting up from every corner of my body. I felt a hard blow against my ribs, any sound failed to escape my throat. I was tired, and after days of getting beaten and raped, I lost my voice. "I thought I could sell you for a few more months, or maybe rent you out for a couple of months to one of my partners. Too bad you're all used up. My men don't even want to use you anymore." He said, with no emotion in his voice as he tapped his shoe against my forehead. " I could just kill you, you know," he continued. "But where's the fun in that." He says as he delivered a rough kick to my stomach. I could barely grunt in response. "Get him out. Leave him on the streets to rot. Let the vultures peck him to death or whatever." He says as he walks out. "Oh," he adds, turning to fac
Valentino's POVThe sun is glaring harshly against my skin as I walk down the alleyways. I spend my weekends looking for men to recruit. There will always be someone needing money or drugs and I simply offer it to them in exchange for their service. They are trained or sent to rehab as needed and assigned to work under me and do my bidding as I lay back and absolve myself of any crimes. Picking up people from the streets proved one thing, they will do anything in return when you help them. I had a few stragglers here and there thinking they could outsmart me, but they were easy to handle. They had no friends, no family outside the mafia. Nobody cared for them before, nobody will care for them after.I kick off a few syringes that are laying around the cement floor as I make my way into the corner. It's like a trail of breadcrumbs left by Hansel as they make their way through the woods. I walked further into the alley and found my jackpot.A man, no, a boy? Was laying on the floor, nak
Luke's POVI felt harsh light glaring against me as I open my eyes. I was surrounded by white lights, illuminating the room. Am I in heaven? No, probably not. With the number of sins I've unwillingly committed, I highly doubt I'll be granted entry to heaven. Even god must be disgusted with me, hell, probably even Satan himself. I looked around and saw that I was in some sort of hospital bed. Multiple wires are attached to me and there's an IV attached to my arm. I was surrounded by white curtains and the only sound I hear is the endless beeping of the machine. This only means one thing, I'm alive. When I thought I finally found peace in death, I was forced to live another day.I tried moving my arms but my muscles betrayed me, not moving an inch. I tried to speak up and call someone, but opening my throat felt like ripping duct tape off of my skin. I heard footsteps approaching and the curtains were pushed aside. Entering was a lady, probably the doctor, given the white coat she was w
I was laying in bed, trying to sleep, but the kid I picked up earlier keep appearing in my mind. I don't know what lured me to him. I could've left him there, but I felt obligated to bring him home. His features remind me of someone who I can't exactly remember. Giving up on trying to get some rest, I stood up from the bed and walked towards the bathroom when I heard knocking on my door. "Come in!" I said, sitting on the edge of the bed.Emilio opens the door and peeks his head in. I motioned for him to get inside. "Boss, your new recruit's awake," Emilio says.I raised one of my eyebrows in return. How come he's awake already? It's only been a few hours since we got here. "Yeah, well Doc's surprised as well. I'm guessing he won't be awake for long so it's best to visit him now." Emilio says as he walks out the door.I heaved a deep sigh and stood up. Making my way to the medical wing, I greeted a few of my men as they pass by the hallway. As I was near his bed, Dr. Silvano was jus
Walking out of the room and towards my office, I realized that I forgot one thing. I forgot t ask their name. I debated on whether to come back or not, but seeing how they were ready to take a rest, I decided to just ask tomorrow.I passed by Emilio and Romero along the hallway and motioned for the to come to follow me to the office. We enter and I took a seat on the office chair behind my desk as the two take each seat placed in front of the desk."Need anything, Boss?" Emilio asks."Try to find where the kid came from. Dr. Silvano didn't mention any tattoos or brandings on them." I reply."What for? We can't exactly meddle with their business, boss. That was an agreement. We don't mess with small-time gangs, they don't cross us." Romero says."Did I say that we'll do anything to them? I just told you to find where the kid came from." I say, sending a glare at Romero, demanding he challenge me.Romero averts his eyes and replies, "Will work on it, Boss.""Anything else you wish for u