Gone Rose, Mafia’s Regret
As I was dragged away by two large men, the last thing I saw was Bianca leaning into Enzo's chest, the corner of her mouth quirked up in a victorious smirk.
The punishment took place in the basement.
Enzo didn't come down—Mafia rules. Punishment within the family is usually carried out by subordinates; having the Boss present would only make the enforcer hold back.
The whip was dipped in salt water. It made a dull thud every time it struck my back.
I bit through my lip on the first lash, the taste of rust spreading in my mouth.
By the tenth lash, my consciousness began to blur.
I stared fixably at a water stain on the opposite wall, counting silently in my head.