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BOUND BY VENGEANCE 'CLAIMED BY THE MAFIA' Chapter 118: A New Beginning
The morning light poured through the windows, warming the space where Ronan and I stood side by side, looking out over the city. The world outside seemed to be alive with possibility, and for the first time in a long time, I felt a peace settle over me. It wasn’t just the victory or the empire we’d rebuilt—it was the sense of purpose we now had. Together, we had created something that would endure, something that would leave its mark.Ronan's hand found mine, and I turned to meet his gaze. The intensity in his eyes was familiar, but today, there was something softer there. A sense of fulfillment, mixed with anticipation for what was to come."We’ve come a long way, Ashley," he murmured, his thumb tracing circles on the back of my hand. "But this is just the beginning."I nodded, feeling the weight of his words. Everything we had built, everything we had fought for, had led us to this moment. But Ronan was right. The future was just beginning to unfold before us."How does it feel?" I
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The sun was beginning to set, casting a soft golden hue over the sprawling grounds of our estate. It had been a few weeks since the final battle, and life had taken on a new rhythm. There was a sense of normalcy now, one that felt almost foreign after everything we had been through.Ronan and I were walking side by side through the gardens, our hands casually intertwined. The fragrance of blooming roses and lavender filled the air, and the sound of our children’s laughter echoed in the distance. It was a peaceful moment—one I wasn’t sure I’d ever truly get used to."Are you still thinking about the future?" Ronan asked, breaking the silence between us. His voice was low and contemplative, and he didn’t need to elaborate. I knew exactly what he meant.I smiled softly, squeezing his hand. "I can’t help it. After everything, I want to make sure we don’t just survive but thrive. I want this to be something that lasts for our children, for our legacy."Ronan nodded, his gaze sweeping over
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I never thought this day would come—the day my life would finally end, and yet, it was the only way out. The cold metal door clanged behind me, and I felt my body collapse against the ice-cold concrete of the cell. Everything had led to this. Betrayal. Suffering. Endless years of watching everything that was meant for me slip through my fingers, until it was too late.David's words echoed in my mind as I lay there, bruised and broken, cold air biting at my skin. "You ruined everything," he’d said, his voice cold, devoid of the warmth I had once known. "You should have never come back."How could he say that to me? I, his wife—the woman who had fought to survive, to find my place in a world that never wanted me—had become the enemy. He held Kate in his arms, my fake sister, the woman who had taken everything from me, from the wealth that should have been mine to the love of my parents. Even my husband had chosen her.Tears stung my eyes, but they were no longer for him. I had shed them
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I walked out of Ronan’s office that night with my mind in turmoil. The cold evening air whipped across my face, carrying the faint scent of rain and city streets. My hand instinctively moved to my stomach. My child. My reason for everything now.Could I trust him? A man like Ronan Darkwood, who radiated power and control, wasn’t someone you casually trusted. Yet, in his eyes, I saw something I hadn’t seen in years—certainty. He wasn’t going to break me. He saw me for who I could be, not who I was in my weakest moments.I flagged down a cab, giving the driver the address of a cheap motel on the outskirts of town. It wasn’t safe, but it was quiet, and I needed time to think. I couldn’t go back to the Scott mansion—not with David and Kate waiting like vultures, ready to pounce on the carcass of my already shattered life.The motel room was as dreary as I’d expected—peeling wallpaper, a bed that creaked under the lightest weight, and a single bulb that flickered ominously. But it didn’t m
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The moment Ronan said I’d be moving into his estate, I felt the walls close in on me. I had agreed to trust him, to let him protect me, but this wasn’t what I had envisioned. Moving in? That sounded like surrender, like giving up the little control I had managed to scrape together.“No,” I said firmly, crossing my arms over my chest. “I’m not moving in with you.”Ronan raised an eyebrow, his expression a mixture of amusement and frustration. “This isn’t up for debate, Ashley. Staying in that motel is a risk you can’t afford.”“I can take care of myself,” I shot back, my voice shaking only slightly.He stepped closer, his towering frame making me feel small. “Can you? Because the last time I checked, your husband and that snake you call a sister left you for dead. Tell me, Ashley, do you really think they won’t try again?”His words hit me like a punch to the gut. As much as I hated to admit it, he was right. David and Kate wouldn’t stop until they destroyed me. Still, the idea of movi
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The next morning began with a knock on my door. I was already awake, staring blankly out the window as the early sunlight spilled into the garden.“It’s me,” Ronan’s voice came from the other side.I hesitated before opening the door. His presence still unnerved me, but there was an undeniable pull that made it hard to stay distant.“Come in,” I said, stepping back.He entered, his expression serious. He was dressed casually today, in a fitted black shirt and dark jeans, but the weight of his authority clung to him like a second skin.“Are you ready to talk about what you know?” he asked without preamble.I swallowed hard, clutching the folder in my hands. “I’ve been thinking about it all night.”“Good. Sit.” He gestured to the small sitting area by the window.I sat down reluctantly, and he followed, his sharp eyes trained on me.“Start from the beginning,” he said.I hesitated, the memories rising like bile in my throat. “David… he wasn’t always this way. When we met, he was charmin
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The sound of Ronan’s voice stayed with me as we prepared to leave the estate. His words, his warnings, were etched into my mind, but my determination outweighed my fear. This was my life now—my fight.We drove through the city under the cover of night, the tension inside the car thick enough to cut with a knife. Ronan sat beside me, his jaw clenched as he stared out the window, lost in thought. Matteo was driving, his sharp eyes scanning the streets for any signs of danger.“Are you sure about this?” Ronan asked, his voice low.I met his gaze, my hands tightening in my lap. “Yes. If this meeting involves David, I need to know.”Ronan didn’t respond, but the look in his eyes told me everything I needed to know. He wasn’t happy about my decision, but he respected it.The meeting was set to take place at an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of the city—a cliché location for a not-so-cliché confrontation. As the car pulled to a stop outside the looming building, my heart pounded in my
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BOUND BY VENGEANCE 'CLAIMED BY THE MAFIA' Chapter 117: Building Our Legacy
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