Mariano X Camilo Novels & Stories

As soon as the leather touched her skin, the floodgates cracked open and the flashes came. Massimo’s body half-buried under rubble. His bloody smile. “Didn’t think I’d fall for you literally.” His voice, raw with urgency: “Talana!” She swayed where she stood, swallowing hard. The door slammed open. Mariano entered, trench coat still dusted in ash. His jaw was locked in a grim line, and his eyes, those storm-gray Sanchiano eyes, held a kind of grief that didn’t need to be spoken. “Talana.”

“Yes, like Dario used me and Andrés used Catalina. It fucking sucks, Dante, but that’s the world we live in. Dario and Catalina are doing well. So are Aléjandro and I. Camila will adjust. She won’t even need to leave the world and culture she knows. Besides, Rei’s a good man.” Inhaling, my chest felt tight. “Fuck that. I’m sick of people singing his praises.” My voice rose. “You of all people. I thought you’d see my side in this—Camila’s side.” “Me, who has been married off twice in her life?”

Mayor Perez winced in pain, "What are you talking about? Who are you?" "I'm Carlo Don El Marco, that's right but, you don't know the true story about me. I'm not his legitimate son, I'm a bastard from another woman and not entitled to climb to the cartel throne. They treated me like sh+t and sent me far from home to a battle of no return while the legitimate son is groomed to become the boss of the cartel operation. I am much better than him! He doesn't even know how to handle a gun but me, I've killed men, a lot em' "

Dario’s last sibling, Dante, willingly married Catalina’s younger sister, Camila, another member of the cartel. The latest marriage came as a relief. I didn’t know until later, but Dario spoke to my father about me marrying Reinaldo Roríguez, now second-in-command in the cartel. My savior was the last person I would have expected—Dario’s stray, Jasmine. She was another person Father warned us about speaking to. Sometimes I thought it might be helpful to carry a list. Papà’s deep voice cut through the waves of tension. “Remember what you were told. We will leave as soon as possible.”

Most times it never got to end well cause there were a lot of casualties from both business rivals. Spilling of blood was inevitable, and this was the major reason I was fucking going. Liam and Max wouldn't be able to face the heat alone. They were no match for the head of the Morano family. I was the only one who could go toe to toe with the fucking bastard. And I would make sure to rip off his stupid heart before I can return. I pushed up from my position, and made my way out to my bedroom. With how calm the mansion was, everyone must have fucking left.

Since Father never introduced himself, I have to assume that he knew these folks. As the woman examined me, she smiled. "Hello Valentina, I am Marco Delgado and this is my wife Camila," her husband said first. As he spoke, he gently lowered his harsh voice. He wrapped an arm around Camila's waist, and I noticed how Camila's first impulse was to withdraw. I gave a little smile while keeping my lips closed. I noticed a young guy standing against the wall behind Marco and Camila. The way he stood there showed that he didn't want to be here. As the tall man approached the door, I took a good look at him. He smiled and extended his hand as if to be rather pleasant.

Ace kissed her cheek before walking to where his brothers stood. “you look beautiful” he whispered, the moment she stood in front of him. Camila grinned. “you don’t look too bad yourself” she replied earning a small chuckle from him. “we are gathered here to witness the marriage of Roman Romero and Camila Santiago” the priest started. He read all the marriage rites and had the couple repeat after him, he led Camila in her vows but when it was Roman’s turn, he pulled out a paper from his pocket. He’d written special vows.

“They are well known. I’m sure you heard it on the news. Their leader, Laureano Vitale, is old school.” My spine straightened, and I froze. Laureano? My heart hammered as I realized that Domenico really didn’t know who I was. At all. “I thought the leader’s name was something like Thomas.” “Tommaso,” he corrected. “He died a few years ago and his brother Laureano took over.” I stared at him as tears welled in my eyes. “What’s wrong?” Domenico asked as he moved to sit beside me. His finger tipped my chin up.

Our great friend Camilo. Camilo, the boy who was with Esteban, after Esteban's disappearance, offered to help us in any way he could, since he and Michael disapproved of Esteban's behavior. I always wanted to know what it was like to have a gay friend and what the benefits of it would be. But now I know, having Camilo as a friend, even though he sometimes stresses us out with his constant care, is also great. He helps us with our workload and our emotional burden. Which makes him a super friend.

Caspian led Camilo to see her brother, he watched them briefly as they had a lovely reunion even better than the last time they had seen. He felt a little guilty seeing how much Theo adored Camilo. He could tell that Camilo meant everything to him too and that was why he risked his life to pay off his debts. He knew it would hurt Theo a lot once Camilo admitted to her feelings but It needed to be said. He left briefly with the intention of returning later. Even though he wasn't supposed to, he was going to stay close should Theo act out of order during the reveal.