Semua Bab The Vengeful Mafia Kings’ Property: Bab 101 - Bab 110

Rafael’s POVI’d been walking around the estate with Nathan and Anthony since early morning just making sure everything was exactly the way it should be. I didn’t leave things to chance. Not when the ball was only hours away and not when we had certain names on our guest list. The staff were working fast as the grand chandelier had already been cleaned twice and the crystal was gleaming like it was made of stars. White lilies and deep red roses lined the hallways. Tables were being arranged under the guidance of a tight faced event planner who reminded me of a military commander more than anything else. Everything was moving and everyone was exactly where they should be. There is going to be an after party here after I have been announced the new capo dei capi in Romano’s mansion. Nathan had a clipboard in his hand (of course he did) and he was flipping through checklists like the paper offended him. He was muttering about caterers being late last year and how if that happened agai

Adriana’s POVI didn’t think I’d be speechless at the sight of myself, not after everything I’ve lived through. But there I was standing in front of the mirror in a room I had barely stepped foot into before this morning utterly and completely without words.Madam Corvina was nowhere in sight now after she’s finished her kob. Her assistants had scurried off after the final tug and pin and last spritz of perfume. The room was empty except for me and my reflection.And God I didn’t even have thoughts. Not proper ones.The woman looking back at me wasn’t someone I recognized. And yet somehow, she was me. She had my red hair, piled loosely into an elegant twist, a few soft strands falling like deliberate rebellion against the sculpted perfection. She had my eyes that were wide and uncertain. My lips painted a shade darker than I would have ever dared to choose. But it wasn’t just makeup or fabric that made her look breathtaking. It was the quiet power in her stance. The kind of beauty t

Adriana’s POVThe car door shut in the way that made your heart hitch without knowing exactly why. The SUV was dim and cool inside. I was still reeling from the way Rafael had stared at me just moments ago. That look with tight jaw, clenched fists and the quiet devastation in his eyes like he was holding back from saying something that would change everything and it was burned into my brain. But he said nothing. Not one word or even a compliment. He just stood there like a statue carved out of restraint and let Nathan lead me away while he remained outside not even following in the same vehicle. I thought we had an understanding after yesterday?I frowned, settling into the plush leather seat as the SUV pulled out. Anthony was in the front passenger side, his head tilted toward the windoew but I could feel the shift in his energy the second I let out a quiet sigh. He glanced over his shoulder and caught my eyes through the mirror."Don't overthink it.” He said plainly like it was tha

Adriana’s POVThe air outside was cold. Not the kind of cold that bit at your skin but the kind that settled heavy on your chest like disappointment. I hugged my arms to myself as I stepped down the marble stairs of the Capo’s mansion my heels clicking against the stone and echoing faintly beneath the distant sound of music that still floated through the walls. The grand ballroom was still alive full of violins and laughter and clinking glasses and secrets the dangerous and expensive ones. The kind of secrets that left you breathless when they slipped out in front of the entire underworld.I didn’t realize my steps were getting slower until I missed one entirely. My heel twisted awkwardly and before I could even catch myself, my ankle gave out and I hit the ground with a soft ungraceful thud. My palms scraped against the concrete and the sting immediate. The hem of my gown pooled around me like melted green velvet. My hair fell into my face.Perfect.I sat there for a moment too stun

Adriana’s POVIsabella stirred just a little in her sleep turning onto her side and clutching her stuffed bear to her chest like it was her only anchor in the world. I stayed sitting on the edge of the bed my eyes fixed on her peaceful little face and without meaning to, my mind drifted. It started with a simple thought how content she looked right now and then it pulled me backward like a tide. Dragging me to memories I didn’t ask to remember.The day I told her we were leaving Marco came flooding in witj sharp and vivid like it had only happened yesterday. It was raining that morning. One of those weird, warm rains that made everything feel heavy and slow. I remember standing by the window staring out at the gray sky gathering the courage to say the words out loud. My heart was pounding so loudly it echoed in my ears. Isabella was sitting on the floor in her pink pajamas, surrounded by coloring books and dolls and completely oblivious. She was humming softly her little fingers gri