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318. In Blood

Author: Angela Lynn Carver
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-11 23:45:29

Antonio’s black SUV slid past shuttered shops and empty bus stops. He sat forward with one hand on his knee and the other around the grip of his pistol. Every mile closed the distance to his son. Every mile pulled the knot in his chest tighter.

Landon sat beside him, checking his weapon in silence. Metal clicked. A fresh magazine seated with a firm slap.

“You know it is a trap,” Landon said.

“Of course it is,” Antonio replied. “That is why we brought everyone with a few hidded.”

Two more SUVs followed close behind. Each one held men who had heard the same order. End it if anything looks wrong.

The docks opened ahead in a wash of sick yellow light. Cranes stood like bones against the sky. A single box truck idled by a corrugated warehouse. Three men waited near it with rifles held low.

Their SUV rolled to a stop. Antonio stepped out first. The air off the water smelled like iron and oil. He set a duffel at his feet and unzipped it. Stacks of cash sat inside, neat and tempting. Not ten
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  • The Mafia Boss's Pregnant Bride   324. Bring Him Home

    The dining room smelled like coffee, toast, and something sweet baking in the kitchen.Antonio sat at the head, while Valerie poured herself coffee. Landon leaned back in his chair with a mug in hand, Daphne across from him, coaxing Ella to take another bite of pancake.Suzi sat quietly for a while, her fork pushing scrambled eggs across her plate. Max’s absence was an ache she couldn’t quite swallow, no matter how warm and bright the room felt.Finally, she set her fork down. “I’ve been thinking…”Five pairs of eyes turned to her. Even Ella paused mid-chew.“I want Max to be moved to the new house,” she said softly. “The one he bought for me.”Valerie’s brow furrowed. “Sweetheart, the doctor said it’s best not to move him too much right now.”“I know,” Suzi said quickly, her voice gentle but steady. “But he bought that house for us. For me. It’s our home now, and when he wakes up…I want him to be there. Not somewhere temporary.”Landon set down his mug, studying her. “You’re sure? It

  • The Mafia Boss's Pregnant Bride   323. Threaten Him

    Rodrigo’s eyes darkened, a flicker of something ugly sparking to life. “Careful how you speak to me, girl,” he said, his voice low. He stepped closer, his hand starting to rise.Before he could touch her, Suzi stood. The movement was so sudden that it stopped him mid-motion. Her voice was quiet but laced with steel. “If you lay a hand on me again, it will be the last thing you ever do.”His hand froze in the air, shock flashing across his face. “Excuse me? What the fuck are you saying?” he barked.“You seem to forget,” she went on, her gaze locked to his, “I am not just your daughter anymore. I am Max Costello’s wife and Antonio Costello’s daughter-in-law. Do you understand what that means?”A muscle jumped in his jaw, but she did not back down.“It means if you hurt me, you answer to his family,” she said, her voice steady. “And you know what they do to men who hurt their own, don’t you, Daddy?”Her mother’s breath caught, her eyes wide, but she did not interrupt.Suzi took a slow st

  • The Mafia Boss's Pregnant Bride   322. I Believe Him

    Two days had passed.Max still had not opened his eyes.Daphne slipped into the room, balancing a paper cup in each hand. “Okay, I come bearing caffeine,” she announced softly, her tone light. She crossed to the bed, placing one cup on the small table beside Suzi. “Decaf for you, because I am a responsible sister in law and Valerie would murder me otherwise.”Suzi managed the smallest curve of a smile but did not lift her gaze from Max’s face.Daphne perched on the edge of the chair near the bed. “You know, I once saw Max sleep through an entire thunderstorm, three missed calls from Landon, and Alma vacuuming right next to him. You’re just dealing with his most stubborn nap yet.”A faint huff of air left Suzi’s lips. It was half sigh, half reluctant laugh.“That’s better,” Daphne said, her smile widening. “If I can get you to laugh twice today, I’m buying myself a crown.”Suzi shook her head. “I do not feel like laughing.”“That’s exactly why I’m here,” Daphne replied. She leaned forw

  • The Mafia Boss's Pregnant Bride   321. Wake Up

    Suzi wasn’t sure if she heard him right.“I…” Her voice faltered, her fingers curling tighter in the blanket. “What?”The doctor gave her a reassuring look. “It is early, but the result is clear. I will run a blood test to confirm, but I am confident.”She stared at him dumbfounded. Pregnant. Her. Right now, when Max was lying next door, when she did not even know if he would…Her eyes darted to Valerie, almost pleading for her to deny it, to tell her the doctor was wrong. Instead, Valerie’s face lit up, her eyes shining with warmth and a spark of joy. She reached for Suzi’s hand, holding it tightly.“Oh, Suzi,” Valerie said with a bright smile. “This is wonderful news. Do you know what this means? Max is going to be a father. And you, my dear, are going to be a mother.”Suzi’s chest tightened. “But…” She could not finish.Valerie leaned closer, her smile softening but never fading. “I’m sorry sweetheart. I’m just so happy that I didn’t ask how you feel. Are you okay?”Suzi’s gaze dro

  • The Mafia Boss's Pregnant Bride   320. You are Not Sick

    Antonio caught her before she hit the floor, his hands firm under her arms. Her head lolled against his chest, her face pale.Valerie rushed toward them, reaching for Suzi’s arm. “Let me help.”“I’ve got her,” Antonio said, his voice low but controlled. He shifted Suzi gently in his hold until she was cradled against him. “She’s just in shock.”Valerie’s eyes swept over Suzi’s limp form, her brow furrowing. “Poor thing… she isn’t used to our kind of world.”Antonio’s gaze hardened for a moment. “She is his wife. This is her world now, whether she was ready for it or not.”He carried Suzi to the room next to Max’s, lowering her in bed with surprising care.He adjusted the blanket over her, making sure it covered her shoulders. For a moment he just stood there, looking down at her pale face. She looked impossibly small against the expanse of the mattress, her breathing shallow and uneven.Valerie lingered in the doorway, her arms crossed loosely. “When she wakes up, she’s going to need

  • The Mafia Boss's Pregnant Bride   319. He Needs You

    The doctor’s hands moved fast, but his voice stayed calm. “Get him on the table. Now.”Antonio and Landon didn’t wait for anyone else. They carried Max straight through the back entrance of the safehouse infirmary. The air was sharp with antiseptic and cold metal.Antonio laid his son down. His hands lingered on Max’s shoulders before he stepped back. He kept his eyes on Max’s face, watching for the smallest sign of movement.The doctor cut away the blood-soaked shirt and checked for injuries. “Pulse is weak. Pupils…” He shone a light into Max’s eyes and his voice dropped. “He’s not responding.”Landon stood at Antonio’s shoulder. His voice was tight. “What does that mean?”The doctor didn’t answer right away. He was already starting an IV and telling the nurse to get oxygen. “Severe head trauma. There’s swelling. I need to stabilize him before we can do more.”Antonio’s voice was low. “Will he wake up?”The doctor looked at him for a moment. “Not tonight. Maybe not for a while.”The

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