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The Warning

Author: Caitlyn Omertá
last update Last Updated: 2024-07-03 21:50:54

"We can't stay here," Luca's voice was low and urgent as he guided Sofia out of the café, his hand warm on the small of her back. "It's not safe."

Sofia's mind was reeling, trying to process everything that had happened in the last few hours. Her father, the mob boss. Luca, her unlikely ally. And now, apparently, they were both in danger.

"Where are we going?" she asked, struggling to keep up with Luca's long strides.

"Somewhere safe," he replied cryptically, his eyes scanning the street as they walked. "Somewhere your father's men won't think to look."

They turned down a narrow alley, and Luca suddenly pulled Sofia close, pressing her against the brick wall. For a moment, Sofia thought he was going to kiss her, and her heart raced at the prospect. But then she heard the sound of footsteps approaching, and she realized he was shielding her from view.

A group of men passed by the alley entrance, their voices low and menacing. Sofia held her breath, acutely aware of Luca's body pressed
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    Chapter 31: The Final ConfrontationThe abandoned warehouse loomed before them, its rusted metal exterior a fitting backdrop for the showdown to come. Sofia felt her heart racing as she and Luca approached, their footsteps echoing in the eerie silence."Are you sure about this?" Sofia whispered, her hand tightening on the gun Luca had insisted she carry.Luca's jaw was set, his eyes focused on the building ahead. "It's the only way, cara. We end this tonight."They had received an anonymous tip - likely from Antonio - that Marco Russo was holed up here, planning his next move. It was time to confront him, once and for all.As they neared the entrance, a figure stepped out of the shadows. Sofia's breath caught in her throat as she recognized her brother."Antonio," she breathed. "What are you doing here?"Antonio's face was grim, his arm still in a makeshift sling from Sofia's earlier shot. "I told you I was on your side, sis. I'm here to help."Luca's eyes narrowed. "And we're suppose

  • The Don's Dilemma   Chapter 29

    "You're playing a dangerous game, Ms. Russo," Detective Torres warned, her eyes narrowing as she flipped through the file Sofia had presented.Sofia stood her ground, chin raised defiantly. "It's not a game, Detective. It's the truth."The warehouse had become an impromptu courtroom, with Sofia presenting her case to Torres while Luca stood nearby, flanked by officers. Giulia hovered in the background, her face a mask of worry.Torres sighed, rubbing her temples. "Even if what you're saying is true, it doesn't change the fact that Moretti killed a man in Geneva.""Self-defense," Sofia countered. "The police reports clearly show that Carlo Visconti attacked Luca first. He had no choice."Luca's eyes met Sofia's, gratitude and something deeper shining in their depths. She felt a flutter in her stomach but pushed it aside. Now wasn't the time for distractions."And what about the money laundering?" Torres pressed. "These transactions have Moretti's signature all over them."Sofia took a

  • The Don's Dilemma   Chapter 28

    "You shouldn't have come alone, Sofia."The voice echoed through the cavernous warehouse, sending a chill down Sofia's spine. She squinted into the darkness, trying to locate its source."Who's there?" she called out, her voice steadier than she felt. "Show yourself."A figure emerged from the shadows, and Sofia's breath caught in her throat. It was Giulia, Luca's sister."Giulia? What are you doing here?" Sofia asked, confusion and wariness warring inside her.Giulia's face was a mask of calm, but her eyes held a storm. "I'm here to tell you the truth, Sofia. The truth about my brother."Sofia's heart raced. This was it - the moment she'd been both dreading and longing for. "What truth? What happened in Geneva?"Giulia let out a bitter laugh. "Geneva was just the beginning. There's so much you don't know about Luca, Sofia. So much he's kept hidden, even from me."She reached into her jacket and pulled out a thick file. "Everything's in here. Every dirty secret, every lie. Are you sur

  • The Don's Dilemma   Chapter 27

    "Careful with that, it might be rigged," Vincent warned as Sofia reached for the handle of Luca's office safe.Sofia paused, her hand hovering inches from the cold metal. The office was dark, illuminated only by the city lights filtering through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Every shadow seemed to hold a potential threat."You really think Luca would booby-trap his own safe?" she asked, glancing back at Vincent.He shrugged, eyes scanning the room. "In our world, you can never be too careful. Especially now."Sofia nodded, turning back to the safe. She input the code Luca had given her during their coded conversation at the detention center. With a soft click, the door swung open.Inside, nestled among stacks of cash and various documents, was a single USB drive."This has to be it," Sofia murmured, reaching for the device.Suddenly, the lights flicked on. Sofia and Vincent whirled around to find Detective Anna Torres standing in the doorway, gun drawn."Step away from the safe, Ms. R

  • The Don's Dilemma   Chapter 26

    The hospital corridors seemed longer and more oppressive than Sofia remembered as she made her way to her father's room. Vincent walked a few paces behind her, a silent but reassuring presence.As they approached Marco Russo's room, Sofia paused, her hand on the door handle. She took a deep breath, steeling herself for what was to come."I'll be right out here," Vincent murmured, taking up a position by the door.Sofia nodded, grateful for his support, and pushed the door open.The sight of her father, propped up in the hospital bed, hit her like a physical blow. Marco Russo had always been a larger-than-life figure in Sofia's eyes - powerful, intimidating, untouchable. Now, he looked small and fragile, his skin pale against the white sheets.His eyes lit up as she entered. "Sofia," he rasped, his voice weak but filled with warmth. "My little girl. You came."For a moment, Sofia felt like a child again, wanting nothing more than to run to her father's side and be comforted. But she fo

  • The Don's Dilemma   Chapter 25

    The safe house was a flurry of activity when Sofia and Elena arrived. Giulia had assembled a team of lawyers, hackers, and what Sofia could only assume were some of Luca's most trusted associates. The air crackled with tension and purpose.Giulia looked up as they entered, relief evident in her eyes. "Thank God you're here," she said, pulling Sofia into a quick hug. "We've got a lot to cover and not much time."Sofia nodded, her lawyer's mind already kicking into high gear. "What do we know so far?"A tall, lean man with salt-and-pepper hair stepped forward. "Detective Torres is building her case on circumstantial evidence and a supposed eyewitness," he said, his voice gravelly. "We're working on discrediting both.""Sofia, this is Vincent," Giulia introduced. "He's our head of security and... information acquisition."Sofia understood the implication. Vincent was likely the one responsible for much of the dirt they had on their enemies. She filed that information away for later."Wha

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