All Chapters of Taken By The Mafia: Chapter 1 - Chapter 4

EllaaAntonio; 36. Ellaa; 21.An armed guard opens the engraved wooden door, and with a curt nod, he steps to the side so I can enter the house. It's only my second time visiting the Salvadore' home, so the place is still foreign and intimidating. I'll never get used to all the guards littered over the property.A couple of weeks ago, my mother got engaged to the retired Godfather of the Greek mafia. We're having our first family dinner tonight, and needless to say, I'm feeling anxious about meeting Antonio and Athina, Peter's children.The couple of times I've talked to Peter, it always ended with me fidgeting like a little girl. The man has a serious set of eyebrows that makes him look threatening and shorttempered. Even though he's never been hostile toward me, it always feels like I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop.Mom's assured me he's sweet and caring, and I have nothing to worry about. As much as I don't like the idea of my mother marrying Peter Salvadore, it's her choice

EllaMom gives me a pleading look, silently asking me to understand, then Peter says, "Not a lot will change." Antonio doesn't seem to think so.Peter gives me an overly patient smile that doesn't do anything to lessen the dark expression in his eyes. "You'll be expected to accompany Antonio, Athina, and Basil to social events, so the family shows a united front."Ahh... I don't do social events. At all. I'm a homebody, not a social butterfly. Besides, spending time with Antonio is something I want to avoid at all costs.Before I can try to explain myself, Peter continues,"Every Sunday, you'll be expected to attend lunch with us." What happens if I'm busy with exams?This time I open my mouth, but Peter keeps going. "And you'll have two guards with you at all times."My eyebrow darts up. My jaw goes slack. For a moment, I can only shake my head like an idiot that's lost the ability to speak.Shit.This is how it all starts. They're expecting me to become a mafia princess. I've seen w