Frank Della Rocca Novels & Stories

Nicolas looked down at his feet, not looking at the man whose green eyes met my brown ones. “I believe that it is right to first introduce you to your older brother, more specifically, since you know HIM, at least to let you know to apologize to him for your behavior earlier…” I frowned when I saw him looking at Nicolas who shook his head at the man. His eyes met mine for a second before he looked at the man “I’m Alessandro De Luca, Aurora’s father, and YOUR father’s prisoner”

Then I heard footsteps behind me. Rocco. He strolled in like a director admiring his own perfectly played scene. His expression was unreadable, but I could see the flicker of satisfaction behind his eyes. Like this whole thing: Francesca’s return, her timing, had been his masterpiece. He leaned in and whispered coldly in my ear. “I suppose we’ll finish our conversation later, Alexandro. You have... a lot to talk about with your ex-wife.” Then he turned and walked away. Of course. Well played, Rocco. This was your move after all.

Damn it, why on earth was she staring at another Sandro? "He's Alessandro Rocco De Luca the first. The first of his name and the person from whom the sin originated in the De Luca household," Clarisse explained. "He looks just like Sandro," Arabella marveled. She'd noticed how she and Alessia bore a striking resemblance. Yet, anyone who truly knew them could easily tell them apart. It wasn't just about their style or the way they carried themselves.

"I'm starting with the person who held Luca the longest. According to the auction records I hacked, that would be Alessandro Ricci. Italian national, currently based in Prague." The name alone made Dante's blood run cold. "Show me everything you have on him." Elena clicked through several documents. "Ricci works directly for Viktor but operates independently. He's been in the trafficking business for twelve years. Specializes in what they call 'training,' which is....." "I know what it means." Dante's voice came out flat. "Where in Prague?" "I'm working on it. His security is tight, but I'll find him." Elena closed her laptop. "Dante, once you start this, there's no going back. Viktor will r