Chapter 0010

BELLA

“It’s not him I’m worried about, Cole. There’s a reason I never wanted to step into the Mafia world.” I let out a ragged breath. “I fear that reason would catch up to me.”

“I don’t know what reason you’re talking about, but you once told me you left your past behind a long time ago, so worrying about it now won’t do you any good.”

I shook my head. “You’d be surprised to know how small the Mafia world is.” Before he said more and I got carried away, I asked, “Will you do me a favour?”

“Spill.”

“Take out the details of the working of the Vitale Crime Family, their alliances and also on Dom’s family while Val digs the dirt on Elias and David.”

He gave a terse nod, and I walked back to my room. My real cell, which I hadn’t realised until now, had constantly been buzzing on the side table. I choked on air, noticing the name flashing on the screen—Mamma. Shit!

I cleared my throat and answered it, “Mamma!”

“There must be some good news, given how excited you sound.”

I smiled to