All Chapters of The Cost of Saving Him: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

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In the Same Room

-Mina- Luciano walked through the door of the bar. I fumbled for my words when he spoke. “Good morning, Mina. Brother. Thanks for calling me.” Frankie nodded. “We got a lot to do.” Luca nodded, then turned to me. “Can we talk?” I shook my head, “What’s there to talk about?” I tried to hold my voice steady, hoping I didn’t show the hurt I felt when I read his message the other night. I looked at Frankie, who nodded, then back at Luca. “Let’s go.” We walked through the kitchen, where Corey made a face at me after Luca and he exchanged words and a short talk. He started to walk out the back door when I redirected him to the apartment door. “What is this?” He asked as we walked up the stairs. Ignoring him, I followed behind, waiting until he opened the door and stepped inside. “Oh, this is nice.”I nodded, walking past him. “It is, I forgot it was here. And want everyone else to do the same.” I looked at him, realizing what I had said. He smiled slightly, “That’s fair. It is a good pla

Last Updated : 2025-10-01

Unwanted Answers

-Mina- I tried to stay focused on the movie, but every time his fingers moved or he adjusted his hand, it made me want him more. Either I had turned red, or he could read my mind. His hand traveled a little higher, making my breath catch in my throat. I looked down at his hand and then at him. I was met with eyes that said what the silence didn’t. I didn’t wait for him to make the move this time. I stood, pulling him up to his feet with me. I walked into the room, saying nothing. I looked back at Frankie, watching him lock the door before heading to the room. He put his hands on my waist and pushed me against the doorway, kissing me roughly. I met him with the same energy, running my fingers through his hair. He pulled back after a few seconds, lifting me and carrying me to the room. He tossed me on the bed, pulling my clothes off. His clothes were off before I blinked, at least that’s how it felt. He leaned over me, not hesitating. I could feel how hard he was when he leaned in t

Last Updated : 2025-10-02

Is it a Dream?

-Mina- “Mina, when was the last time you went to the bank?” I looked at Luca, confused. “Why does that matter? I make the bank deposits weekly, sometimes twice a week.” He shook his head, “No. Not for the bar, the other bank.” I went numb, and probably pale. “How do you know about that?” “Just answer the question, how long has it been?” I shook my head, “Probably 8 years, why?” He sighed, “So you have no idea what’s sitting in that account right now, do you?” I shook my head. Why would I? ”When I last went, I told them to put everything in the savings account from my mother and father, but that was it. Haven’t thought about it since, every letter they send, I toss in a box.” That’s when it hit me. I never checked. They both left policies and stocks, and everything was there. “Shit.”Luca stood, pulling me to my feet. “Mina, did you not know you’re basically rich now?” I laughed. He couldn’t be serious. “I only had like a million in total, don’t they charge if I don’t touch it?” Fra

Last Updated : 2025-10-02

Rainy Day and Familiar Faces

-Mina- I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing. It was Luca. I looked at the time and it was almost 10 in the morning. “Shit.” I picked up the phone, “Hello?” I sat up, waiting for him to say something. “Oh, Hey. Frankie is on his way to get you and go get things taken care of.” I rubbed my face, yawning. “Okay, I’ll get dressed.” He hung up, saying nothing else. I grabbed a change of clothes, nothing fancy, just a pair of joggers and a crop top, and got in the shower. I was washing the conditioner out when I heard the door open and heard Spot running back and forth. I figured it was Frankie and finished what I was doing. A few minutes later, I was getting out when he walked in. “Hey, it’s raining outside, you might want to wear something cozy.” He smiled, handing me a coffee. I laughed because I was standing there with a towel around me, and he was handing me a coffee, acting like he didn’t say something that would change everything, hours before. “Thanks. Is it hot rain or col

Last Updated : 2025-10-04

When He Finds Out

-Mina- Over the next few days, Frankie was distant, and Corey and I were busy with the bar. I had stashed all the money inside different vases and under a few loose floorboards in the apartment. One Sunday night, I was wiping off the newly renovated bar when my phone rang. “Hello?” It was Frankie, telling me he and Luca were on the way with Tony, and we were all going out to celebrate the reopening of The Broken Mug.I got dressed nervously. Sitting at the same table with both of them was bound to go wrong again. A few hours later, we are finishing the main course at this restaurant I had only dreamed of going to. We were talking about the bar and my plans, “I want it to be a safe zone, no drama, nothing. Not even with what do you call them, families?” Frankie nodded, and Luca raised an eyebrow. “And how well do you think that will go over? Do you seriously think they will respect you enough to leave their shit at the door?” I shook my head. He was right, I didn’t, but I was hoping

Last Updated : 2025-10-09

The Moment He Changed

-Mina- I got back to the bar late, probably around midnight. Corey was there with Spot and Tony. “Hey, they called. Said you left in a hurry, you good?” Corey stood hugging me. “Boss told me what happened, I know it isn’t my place to say,” I cut Tony off quickly. “What? That I’m stuck in the middle of two very dangerous men, who can’t seem to remember they are grown when it comes to me? Because my infamous childhood crush is the brother of the big, scary mafia boss? Because I have feelings for them both?” Corey chuckled lightly, “Damn girl, I thought you were dealing with a lot, but you are really dealing with a lot.” I nodded my head, “Yup. So until further notice,” I threw the keys to him. “You got the place to yourself. I’ll be back when I have a clear enough head.” Tony started to open his mouth, “Nope. I am going alone. You work for him, not me, so please stay where you’re needed. I will be fine.” I walked over to the coffee table where the gun was still sitting. I picked it

Last Updated : 2025-10-11

They Did Worse

-Frankie- We were talking about business after she left, when Tony texted saying he was there with Mina and Corey. We are here with her. She wants to leave, says to clear her head or whatever. No was not an option, so we made a deal with her. Mandatory check-ins, I put a tracker in her bag earlier, before she got here, just in case. About twenty minutes later, Luca’s phone rang. He stood, motioning for the server, “Get up. She is in trouble.” He put the phone on speaker, and I could hear her muffled screams and the men. “Fuck. Shit man. Shit.” I grab my stuff and head to the door, “We need to hurry before they take her somewhere.” As we were getting in the car, my phone rang, “Tony?”“I tried to call the boss, straight to voicemail. Spot showed up alone, Mina gone.” I told him we knew and were on the way when we heard a muffled grunt and a loud noise, then the phone went dead. “What the fuck, do you think it’s Alaric or the Moretti?” Luca didn’t say anything. Instead, he watched hi

Last Updated : 2025-10-12

She Already Chose

-Mina- When we got to his house, I didn’t bother to look around. I knew I was safe, and he led me to the bathroom where he undressed me and got me in the tub. He looked me over and told me how bad it was as he looked, “You are tougher than anyone has ever given you credit for, Mina Mendoza, one of many reasons I’ve always loved you.” I saw Spot come running in and Luca standing in the doorway. “That explains a lot.” Luca was staring at me, angry and probably hurt. I put my head down, I knew how bad I had to have looked, the pain told it all. “I’m okay,” Frankie put his hand under my chin and carefully turned my head to look at him. “No, you are not. It’s okay. We got you now.” Luca walked over, taking the sponge from Frankie, “Take a break, brother.” He nodded and left, “You need to stop being strong and learn to let people carry the burdens. This life, you were not meant for, but you are a part of now.” He started cleaning the blood from my neck, “Even covered in blood, you stil

Last Updated : 2025-10-12

Never a Peaceful Moment

-Mina- We stood there in silence until Corey came out of the bathroom. “You know she cares about you both.” He looked at me, and his mouth dropped. “Shit, sorry Mina.” I smiled, ignoring the pain it caused. “For what? Snitching?” I laughed, walking up to him and hugging him. When he pulled back, I could see something different in his eyes. “You did it, didn’t you?” He looked down. “Fuck you, how do you always do that?” He laughed before looking back at me. “I didn’t feel right, letting one of them do it. Not only did he use me to hurt you, but Mina.” He pulled a box out and showed me the ring he picked. “I almost married the monster.” He tossed the ring to Luca, “Maybe Tony can give it to his wife or something.” He walked over and hugged me, “I am glad you’re okay and sorry for spilling the beans, but you don’t hide that well.” I laughed, figuring as much. I stood there, not sure what to do or where to go. Frankie looked at me and smiled, “Maybe everyone could use a drink, I know s

Last Updated : 2025-10-14

Answers

-Mina- I couldn’t cry. I did plenty of that when she died. “Why her? I understand Tommy. But Lola?” He nodded. “Even if she didn’t say anything now, she could in a few months, years. We can’t risk it. Which is why Eno is now dead too, and so will his people.” I gasped, pulling back to look him in the eyes. “Are you serious? Just like that?” He nodded, “Just like that. It’s the dark part I didn’t want you involved in, but you never seem to catch a break now.” I laughed. “No, but honestly. This time, I know why all of it is happening to me.” We laughed. “Well, it is going to be a while before they come back. They need to take care of Eno.” I looked over towards the door, “What about Corey and Spot?” I laughed, “We should probably go get them.” I started to walk towards the door when he stopped me. “Mina, you shouldn’t go out there. It is not something you’ll forget. I’ll text Corey to let him inside before they leave.” I nodded. He pulled out his phone, sent a message, and then put i

Last Updated : 2025-10-18

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