The night air was thick with anticipation as Camilla, Riccardo, Marco, and Isadora made their way through the winding paths of Lorenzo Vitali’s estate. The massive mansion loomed ahead, its stone exterior cold and imposing, illuminated only by the flicker of distant streetlights. Every step brought them closer to the storm they had been preparing for—but none of them knew what to expect once they breached the gates.Camilla could feel the weight of the moment pressing on her chest, each beat of her heart echoing in her ears. It wasn’t just the danger of facing Lorenzo—someone who had once been family—it was the realization that this was no longer about survival. This was about making a stand.Riccardo’s presence beside her was a constant, his tension palpable, but his focus unshakable. He was in his element, a leader born for moments like this. He moved with purpose, like a predator stalking its prey. And Camilla, despite the fear that clawed at her throat, found herself willing to wa
The sun was setting over the city, casting long shadows across the penthouse as Camilla paced the floor. Every step was measured, calculated. Her thoughts, however, were a chaotic storm, swirling around the revelation that had come to light during their latest sweep through Falconer’s network. Every new name they uncovered led to more questions, more uncertainty. The web was thicker than they’d anticipated—and the more they learned, the more it felt like they were only scratching the surface.Riccardo stood by the window, his posture rigid, watching the city below. His usually controlled expression was harder now, more set. His hands were clasped behind his back, fingers flexing as if he could feel the weight of everything pressing down on him.Camilla’s eyes flickered to him as she stopped pacing. “This is bigger than we thought, isn’t it?”His gaze didn’t waver from the horizon. “Much bigger. Whoever’s behind all of this doesn’t just want the Falcone family—they want everything. Pow
The city never slept. The lights of the skyline burned like a thousand eyes, watching, waiting. But inside the penthouse, a sense of uneasy quiet had settled over the space. The battle at the warehouse had left its marks—physically and mentally—but the war was far from over.Camilla sat on the edge of the bed, her fingers idly tracing the edge of a glass of whiskey. She wasn’t thirsty, but the drink was a familiar comfort, something to anchor her in the midst of the chaos. The taste burned down her throat, but it didn’t touch the storm swirling in her mind.Across the room, Riccardo paced, his movements taut with a tension that was almost palpable. He had been like this ever since the fight at the warehouse—watching, waiting, calculating. He had dealt the final blow to Falconer, but it hadn’t brought the peace he’d been hoping for. And Camilla knew that. She could feel it in the air, in the way he barely spoke, in the way his eyes flicked to the door every time they heard a sound.“Ri
The sound of gunfire echoed through the alley as Camilla sprinted, her heart pounding in her chest. The adrenaline was a heady rush, but she couldn’t shake the image of Riccardo from her mind. He had been right behind her, but now? She had no idea. The chaos had swallowed them both, and the clock was ticking. Every second could be their last. She rounded a corner, her breath coming in ragged gasps. Her hand instinctively went to the gun at her side, fingers brushing against the cool metal. She hadn’t expected it to end like this. She hadn’t expected to be running for her life in the streets of her own city, hunted by the very people she had once called allies. Camilla pushed the thought from her mind. Now wasn’t the time for doubt. Survival was the only thing that mattered. The alley was dimly lit, shadows pooling at the corners. The world around her felt like it was closing in, but she forced herself to keep moving. The exit was just up ahead. She could make it. She had to. As sh
The city was a maze of shadows and flickering lights as Camilla stood in the heart of the safe house, her mind racing. The enemy was closer than ever, and every second felt like a ticking bomb ready to explode. Yet despite the urgency, there was something almost… calm about it all. It was as if she had already accepted the inevitable. The war was here. Riccardo stood beside her, his dark eyes scanning the room, his posture poised as always, but there was a tension in him—an unease that had never been there before. He was always the one who took the reins, but now, it was different. They were no longer playing defense. The tables had turned. They were about to go on the offensive, and that meant there was no turning back. “You sure about this?” Camilla asked, her voice low but steady. She wanted to sound like she was in control, but deep down, the weight of the moment pressed against her chest. Riccardo met her gaze, his eyes as cold as steel. “I’ve never been more sure of anything
The night had fallen heavy around Berlin, the weight of the events pressing down on Camilla and Riccardo as they made their way back to the safe house. The adrenaline from the fight still lingered in the air between them, an unspoken understanding passing with every step. The world was spinning faster than ever before, and each move they made seemed to push them closer to the inevitable showdown with Falconer. But there was something else—something Camilla couldn’t quite put her finger on. The pieces were falling into place too quickly, and she couldn’t help but wonder if they were being led into a trap. Riccardo’s silence beside her only deepened the tension. He was always the one who took control, always the one who set the pace. But tonight, he seemed… distracted. His eyes were sharp, but there was a faraway look in them, as though he was thinking about something that had nothing to do with the mission at hand. “You’re quiet,” Camilla said, breaking the silence as they entered t