The cold steel of Dante’s muzzle hovered three inches from my forehead.I didn't blink.I kept my green eyes locked on his pale, sweating face."Lower the weapon, Dante," Roman growled, his voice dropping to a deathly, guttural vibration.He stepped forward, his silver-plated semi-automatic clicking loudly as he cleared the chamber.His gunmetal eyes were completely black with rage."You take one shot, Consigliere, and I will paint this bedroom with your brains," Roman warned.Rocco shifted his weight, his combat knife held in a low, reverse grip.His grey eyes were cold, tracking the slight tremor in Dante's hand."You won't even hear the wind blow before I open your throat, Dante," Rocco whispered.The air in the room was thick, suffocating under the weight of three drawn weapons.In the double bassinet, the soft, rhythmic breathing of my sons continued undisturbed."This is not about loyalty, Don Roman," Dante said, his voice tight but remarkably steady."This is about the survival
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