So sorry for yesterday’s mistake, guys. 🙏 The edit in yesterday’s chapter has still not been approved, but I’m sure it will be approved before I post chapter 77. The quickest way to find the edit will be to remove the book from your library and add it back immediately. I’ll notify you when to do it on the next chapter . Make sure you don’t miss that chapter as it contains some vital information on the plot by Ignacio and Nikolai’s father against Russel and their counter plot and other juicy details. Thank you for following. 😍
Chapter 77ALLESIA Not having Melissa around was actually the worst thing to happen to me today, the next worst thing was realizing I don’t have her number saved. You can imagine the boredom of having to lie in your room all day with only maids bringing food and snacks every fucking time. The only thing close to communication I've had today was either;“Miss Allesia, I'm bringing new sheets for the bed.”“Miss Allesia, the Capo asked me to make sure you don't leave your room.”“Miss Allesia, you cannot go to the garden without Mr. Mancini’s approval.”“Miss Allesia, Dr. Ramola is coming to give you your shots.”“Miss Allesia, do you need any more snacks?” I swear I’m going to become obese if you keep feeding me!“Miss Allesia, I'm bringing dessert.”“Miss Allesia, I'm gonna have to put you back on the contraceptive pills, I don't think your body needs the injection for now… bla bla bla.” and then she dumped a bunch of pills in my hand. I'm just so fucking fed up with all the ‘Miss A
Chapter 78ALLESIA ~~~°~~~A WEEK LATERI was gently awoken by a soft stroke of my hair, I opened my eyes, but the heated rays of the sun filtering through the window forced me to shut them again. That soft, almost impossible stroke, this time on my cheek made me smile before squinting until my eyes adjusted to the blinding light. “Morning Sunshine,” Russel's calm voice greeted.I sat up, surprised, “You're here?” “Yep. I take it you slept well?” “So you didn't return to your room?”“I only brought you in here about thirty minutes ago, I felt guilty because I knew you would wake up any moment from now so I stayed. It’s past ten.” I sighed and brushed my hair back, “You're really making me get used to sleeping in that red room while you work and now I can't even sleep in my own room.”Russel chuckled, drawing me closer so that I had no choice but to wrap my hands around his neck while he held my waist tightly, “I like to think you sleep better when I'm around.”“You spoil me!” I c
Chapter 79RUSSELConvincing Renzo to bring his mother to see his sister did not turn out so bad after all, I thought as I entered the car and motioned for Luca to drive. He did lie on her behalf, even though he was trying to act like he didn't care, which actually showed that he still cares for his sister a little more than he’s willing to admit. But I lied too, I realized, did that also mean I care? Of course not, I was just having so much fun watching their little family reunion that I didn't want to ruin it. Even though having Allesia's best friend wink at me severally did make me feel like strangling her. I had never actually felt the urge to appear good before someone, but today, I was pushed to lie to that woman because I didn't want her to think I was a bad influence on her daughter or whatever it was I was avoiding. I caught myself smiling in the mirror, Luca saw it too because he smirked and I quickly maintained a stoic expression as we drove to a halt just outside the wa
Chapter 80RUSSELInitiation into the Cosa Monsoni usually required a high level of trust and training after a long chain of trials and tasks to ensure commitment and loyalty. Precision, symbolism, and an unbreakable oath, those were only few of the things that bound us all together. To a made man, the bond of the brotherhood was thicker than the blood running in our veins, which could be shed at any time. But unlike our blood, the ties that bound a mafia man could never be severed, it was a bond stronger than death.Under the dim light of the warehouse, I stood, surrounded by men hidden in the shadows and standing before Kegan, Nikolai, and Dylan, all of us bound by tradition– and simple responsibility. Standing before me was Dario, his expression resolute. “You sure you're ready for this, kid?” I asked, my voice a low rumble that echoed through the warehouse.Dario’s eyes met mine, determined yet tinged with nerves. “I was born ready, Capo.”I took a deep breath, “You had a life i
Chapter 81RUSSEL“Is that really your plan?” Nikolai asked as he came to stand beside me.The celebration of Dario's initiation was still going on among my men, while some of them were cleaning the blood and clearing the two bodies, others were arranging some stash we would be shipping out of the country later today. Dylan had left to do something and Kegan was instructing some of my soldiers, Dario included.I stood there, still in my bloodied clothes, smoking as I watched them work. I didn't exactly want to go home yet because I wanted to give Allesia enough time with her family. Although the mere imagination of the things I had in mind to do to her tonight was making me itch to go home. With a sigh, I turned to look at Nikolai, who was frowning as he stared at me, “You know, for some odd reason,” I began, “This reminds me of that night we took the oath. Dario is a lot more brave than I ever was, he does reminds me of a younger you.” Nikolai scoffed, “That was almost fourteen year
Chapter 82ALLESIATWO HOURS EARLIER ~~~°~~~I took my mum to a room so she could rest for a while before they leave since Renzo said he didn't want them to spend too long here because he didn't know how long he could continue lying to her about my relationship with Russel.“You wear these now?” Elletra was holding a lingerie as she posed before the large mirror. I smiled, “Russel bought a ton of them. You can have some if you want.”Elletra turned abruptly, her eyes scanning me with a twisted look, “Just this?” I frowned a bit, “What else? She scoffed, “Why do I feel like you've suddenly become this whole new person I do not recognize anymore.”At this point I was obviously lost, “What do you mean? I'm still Allesia, your best friend–”“Who you've spent over a month without hearing from!” She exploded, “You never wanted to come here, I convinced you! Suddenly you are everything you advised me against back then.”“What do you mean? You know perfectly well that between Russel and I
Chapter 83RUSSEL~~~°~~~It took Luca leading Allesia’s mother into the hall for me to release her. She ran to her mother and they both clung to each other while I watched. Her mother looked shaken to the bones, but at least she was alive. You could tell the depth of their bond from that singular gesture, the relief on their faces as they cried on each other’s shoulders. I wondered for a split second if Melissa could ever share such a bond with Hyacinth. A pang of guilt tugged at my heart, the very imagination of how devastated Allesia would have felt if her mother had died today made me recoil. Luca's arrival brought a brief respite from the swirling emotions. "Where did you find her?" I asked Luca as I watched them. "She was in the guest room, awakened by the gunshots," Luca explained, “Glad I got there before they did, the story would have been different otherwise.”My gaze lingered on Allesia, she looked so like a kid, resting there on the crook of her mother's neck. Guilt gna
Chapter 84ALLESIA ~~~°~~~Renzo's gaze swept over me, his expression demanding, “What happened to her?” He asked for the fifth time. “She fainted.” I was the same response I gave each time he asked. Renzo paced the length of the room furiously, but I sat there, oddly calm. Luca was inside the room with us, while two other soldiers were stationed just outside the room. Dr. Ramola said she just needs to rest, but I was growing impatient by the minute. She had slept through the night, even though she said her heart was stable and she would wake up any moment from now.“This is all his fault.” Renzo muttered, more to himself than to me, “He brought us here and suddenly all this is happening.” “Fuck off, Renzo.” I hissed. He glanced at me, his expression unreadable, “You've changed so much, Allesia and it's all his fault. What has he turned you into? Gunshots, drugs, dead bodies, blood, is that what you do now? Like seeing all this doesn't even move you?”“Keep talking nonsense and I