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56 ◆ New Allies ◆
◆ MILES ◆
"She looks knackered. Stressed."Well, "stressed" would be downplaying it, considering the things Mamma Eleana went through. For someone who'd been married to that sonuvabitch she called her husband for decades, it's impressive she's still sane."Does she know? The things I told you and Ricchar?""She knows enough." I glanced at Enzo as we approached the outdoor table facing my mother's beloved garden. "Why?""Just asking," he murmured amid a shrug. He hiked up the sleeves of his dark button-down and watched Mamma from afar.She wasn't pleasantly surprised upon seeing Enzo on her doorstep, but now she's gladly cooking lunch for us in the spacious kitchen. Her idea of a distraction...apart from Enzo showing up today for a private one-on-one I scheduled. The large bulletproof windows and the nice weather gave us a clear view of the kitchen, including the dininBab terkait
The Alpha's Dhampirica [Mafia Games XII] 57 ◆ Resolving Old Conflicts ◆
◆ MILES ◆ "Permanently?" "I don't know yet. We'll see," Enzo sighed while I stared at him. Not the best liar. I was way better. And I had a few ideas why he would suddenly leave Italy for a new life in New York. Way more important reasons aside from Mykaela. Maybe he's convinced that keeping his freedom would require him to seek refuge in another country. Until the authorities gathered enough evidence to prosecute Leandro and Ignazio, including Pappa. Enough to make sure they served time in maximum security prisons only. "What does your new company do mostly?" "Pharma research for now." Enzo grinned at me briefly while checking his phone. "We have 12 scientists right now working on a universal flu vaccine. Very promising team. The chief scientist worked for Vyzerg. His partner worked for J&J." Two of the biggest pharmaceutical conglomerates in the world. H
The Alpha's Dhampirica [Mafia Games XII] 58 ◆ Let Me Help You ◆
◆ MAGNUS ◆Pressure points. Certain areas on the human body that could be manipulated to cause pain or other significant effects.I was no masseur, but in this world I lived in, using specific pressure points to deal with people from all walks of life helped me get to where I am today.Privileged. Comfortable. Somewhat influential. Running my own businesses. Free to do whatever I wanted. Whenever. Wherever possible.Growing up in a family of hardened criminals could be the major catalyst, but I wasn't one to dwell on the past. Not anymore. Most people who knew me did things for me because I helped them see their future. Not the opposite.Being a bit of a fortune-teller didn't always amuse
The Alpha's Dhampirica [Mafia Games XII] 59 ◆ The Encounter ◆
◆ MILES ◆ "How's the baby?" "Baby Jules is healthy, and ready to go home," Ricchar announced over the phone. "And Cloe?" "She's doing fine. Tired and bled for a few hours, but, all's good. Doc said it's normal." "Congrats." I smiled and pressed my phone onto my ear, the pinch of panic after hearing Cloe just gave birth now subsiding. At least my cousin had good news for me tonight. Good enough to distract me from the sense of imminent doom creeping into my thoughts. "Still no sign of him?" Ricchar sighed after a stretch of silence. "Don't bother." I lit a cigarette and glared at a black SUV as it snuck into the half-empty parking lot beside the nightclub. "He's prolly holing up in a beach house somewhere with his whore." "And Zia?" "Mamma's home. Resting
The Alpha's Dhampirica [Mafia Games XII] 60 ◆ I'm Here Now ◆
◇ KEL ◇ "Hi. You hungry?" Enzo scooted closer to me as we sat in the backseat of a new Lexus. It must be his. Or a rental. It was six in the evening. He just got out of the airport after a long flight and went straight here to pick me up after my shift. "No. I'm good." I smiled at him. I reclined and hugged my bag, pasting a smile on my face. No proper sleep. Growing list of schoolwork and responsibilities. Poor appetite. Another one of those days. But seeing him again here in New York uplifted my spirits somehow. "You?" "I ate on the plane. You feel alright?" Enzo leaned in till his forehead touched my hair. He felt my neck to check my temperature, then kissed my right cheek in greeting. "I'm fine," I muttered after his soft lips landed a little too close to mine. To him, the kiss meant nothing. As usual. Just a quick hello. Nothing of substance.
The Alpha's Dhampirica [Mafia Games XII] 61 ◆ Just Good Friends ◆
◇ KEL ◇ "They think we're dating." "Why?" Enzo snickered and picked up his glass of wine. He sat next to me, watching the casually dressed guests chatting and enjoying the snacks and party favors. It's the day of my niece's christening. Baby Meesha's much-awaited party. After Mommy Tilda's request, Enzo had agreed to be one of the godfathers, even though he just met my family a few hours ago. He'd met Mom several months ago the last time he was here in New York for a few days, but it was more like he dropped by just to make sure I was still alive and coping well with med school. That was shortly after Daddy Jim's death. So far, the demands of my chosen career path hadn't killed me yet. "I haven't even held your hand since I got here," Enzo murmured as he sat close to me. We'd been getting curious gazes from my mom and Jill, my sister, who must be convinced that Enzo's the new man in my life. J
The Alpha's Dhampirica [Mafia Games XII] 62 ◆ Rekindling The Love ◆
◇ KEL ◇ "Cloe and Baby Jules are doing great. Ricchar's still with them. In Berlin." "Yeah. I called Cloe. Saw Baby Jules for the first time," I replied to the raspy-voiced guy on the other line. Finally, he stopped ignoring my calls. He sounded like he just woke up. Miles didn't say so, but he did confirm he was still staying with his Mamma Eleana. "Normal delivery," he muttered, chuckling to himself, sounding a bit surprised. "I told her she should try at least." I kept up a pleasant, friendly tone. Although I knew he didn't pick up just to chat about his cousins and their new baby, I didn't mind. I was giving him time to organize his thoughts. Enough time until he felt ready to talk over the things we really needed to discuss. "How's the family? Fun party?" "Yeah. Lots of guests," I replied. "Mom, Jill and David's co-workers showed up with their kids." "Enzo sho
The Alpha's Dhampirica [Mafia Games XII] 63 ◆ Good News ◆
◇ KEL ◇ "Ciao." "Ciao, Signore Tomassini." I grinned and approached the guy leaning against a shiny gray convertible. As per usual, he gave me a hug, then a kiss on both cheeks.Except...when he kissed me this time, his lips lingered a little too close to mine, and the kiss lasted a moment too long. Just like his hug. Not too tight, and not pervy in any way. But the gesture still pricked tiny needles deep into my gut. I didn't back off, though. I missed him. We hadn't seen each other in weeks. I would text him twice a week. Check on him. Ask about his family and all. Some nights, he would call me and we would video-chat for an hour or two. But I still craved his company. Sheesh. Not a good sign. It's my fault, though. I just hoped
The Alpha's Dhampirica [Mafia Games XII] 64 ◆ I'm Here For You ◆
◇ KEL ◇ "And how do you really feel about it?" "Nervous. Sometimes terrified. But mostly guilty." I turned to look at him, quite surprised by his admission. A pleasant surprise. He trusted me enough to tell me how he really felt. Perhaps his family's most recent issues often stressed him out. Enzo seemed anxious now, his hand fidgeting on his lap, his leg restless. The likelihood of Leandro facing trial must be the main reason. Miles had mentioned Enzo decided to testify against his own brother, which I imagined was frowned upon by the entire Tomassini clan. Must be why Enzo didn't stay in Florence for too long. "Of Leo?" I inched closer to him. "Why?" "Well, put it bluntly, it's still betrayal. To them, I have no loyalty. Terribly selfish. Self-righteous. Yada yada..."
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- The Alpha's Dhampirica [Mafia Games XII] 74 ◆ Facing The Truth ◆
- The Alpha's Dhampirica [Mafia Games XII] 73 ◆ Dreams Of Terror ◆
