Chapter: Chapters Fifteen Isabella.We moved swiftly through the crowd. The men pursuing the boy had cornered him near the entrance, their faces dark with fury. One of them raised his hand, ready to strike.“Stop,” Matteo’s voice rang out, laced with authority.The men hesitated before turning to face him. Recognition dawned in their eyes, followed by fear. “Sir this boy is meant for the auction, somebody wants to buy him."“Not anymore,” Matteo said, stepping forward. “I want him."The men exchanged uneasy glances, weighing their options. "But sir, there was... No notification that he's yours."Matteo stepped closer to them, his eyes darkening."You have a problem with me taking him?"He quirked up a brow in question.No one dared to challenge him. They stepped aside, and the boy stumbled toward us, his face filled with confusion and hope.Matteo turned to me. “Let’s go.”I reached for the boy’s hand, offering him a small nod of reassurance. He flinched at first but then followed. We walked briskly to the ca
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Chapter: Chapter Fourteen.Isabella.I could still hear the hum of engines as Matteo’s car pulled into the long driveway. The estate before us was grand, bathed in the golden glow of chandeliers, but the sight that greeted me at the entrance sent a chill down my spine. Men in tailored suits, exuding an air of danger, mingled among themselves. Their laughter was low and knowing, their eyes scanning the room like predators choosing their prey.Matteo took my hand and led me inside, his grip firm. “Stay close,” he muttered, his voice barely above a whisper. “Don’t wander.”I nodded, though my eyes couldn’t help but wander across the room. The auction had already begun. I watched as a young girl, no older than sixteen, was paraded on stage, trembling under the leering gazes of the bidders. My stomach twisted. This wasn’t just any gathering—it was a market for human lives.I knew the Mafia world was a cold and brutal one, I mean I have loved in it all my life, but I just didn't expect this level of brutality.I
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Chapter: Chapter Thirteen.Matteo.The moment I stepped into the shooting range, my blood turned to ice.Luca was standing behind Isabella, his hands on hers, guiding her grip on the gun. She was too close—closer than she had any right to be. And to make matters worse, Enzo was smirking like he was enjoying the damn show.Something dark and ugly coiled in my chest. Jealousy? No. It couldn’t be. I didn’t get jealous. Not over a woman. Not even over her.Yet, my fists clenched at my sides, and my vision blurred at the edges. She was mine. Whether she liked it or not, whether I liked it or not. And I sure as hell didn’t like seeing another man’s hands on what belonged to me.I didn't even know when I lashed out at her for letting Luca train her. My reason for saying lashing out was as ridiculous as me being jealous of the blond faced fucker.I'll have a chat with Enzo later for letting Luca near the training grounds.Isabella didn’t look intimidated. If anything, she looked annoyed. “What the hell is your problem
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Chapter: Chapter Twelve. Isabella.I huffed as I pulled my hair into a tight ponytail, glaring at my reflection in the mirror. Training. Again. With Enzo. The only thing worse than Enzo’s cocky smirk was Matteo’s entire existence.Matteo.That insufferable, cold-hearted, arrogant bastard. If I had a dollar for every time his icy glare made my blood boil, I’d be rich enough to buy my way out of this mess. But no, I was stuck in his house, training with his men. Well because apparently I needed to get strong enough to face my Murder of a father, and his bat shit crazy empire. I shoved my feet into my boots and tightened the laces before strapping on my holster. I wasn’t new to guns. I secretly trained with Luca, when I had the chance to, and uncle Valentino used to help me when I was a kid, my mum would always tell at him for that. My heart aches at the memory that now seemed so distant in my heart. Anyways, I won't sukk over spilled milk. With one last glance in the mirror, I turned on my heel and storme
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Chapter: Chapter Eleven.Matteo.Isabella.Her movements were sloppy, untrained. She threw herself between us, wielding a small dagger with shaking hands. Her attacks caught both me and the bastard off guard, but what the hell was she doing? The bastard hesitated, his eyes flickering to me, before smirking at her.Fuck!"Stay the hell away from him."Her voice was firm, but I could tell from her body language that she was scared.The fucker only smiled at her."Brave move sweetheart, I'll take you after killing him."Before he could launch an attack, a loud crash burst through the tension as Rocco and some of my men stormed in.I'll have a serious talk with them later, because where the hell were they? He took control, dragging the assailant to the ground and pinning him. The struggle was over before I could even process it. My breathing was heavy, my hands clenched into fists.I looked at Isabella. Her chest rose and fell rapidly, fear evident in her wide eyes. She had tried to help me. Despite knowi
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Chapter: Chapter Ten. Isabella. I sat stiffly in the large sitting room, my nails digging into my palm as I replayed Matteo’s words over and over again in my head. I told myself I wouldn’t let them get to me, but they had.The sting of his sharp tongue lingered, slicing deeper than any blade could, but I wouldn’t let him see how much it hurt.I drifted off to sleep, numbing the pain in my heart.The next morning I freshened up, and went out of my room to find Matteo, I need to speak to him about something.Thankfully he was in the dining drinking something that looked suspiciously like coffee."I want you to train me." Matteo looked up from his drink, his dark eyes narrowing in scrutiny. “Train you?”“Yes. In fighting, weaponry—everything.”He scoffed, shaking his head. “No.”I expected resistance, but I refused to back down. “I need to learn how to protect myself.”“You have me.”My jaw clenched. “I don’t want to rely on you, Matteo. I want to be able to stand on my own.”"And besides with you acting l
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