I watched Dominic as he held our son, his face tight with concentration, eyes focused as if memorizing every inch of our boy's tiny features. I could see the effort he put into keeping himself together; after all, this was the first time he was meeting his son. My heart clenched as I felt the weight of that moment, and suddenly, it felt like time stopped."What’s his name?" Dominic’s voice, quiet yet edged with a tremor, pulled me back into reality. I hesitated. "I… I never got to name him. Ivan called him something…” My voice trailed off as I saw Dominic’s expression shift into a scowl, a deep crease forming between his brows.“I don’t want to know what he named my son,” he interrupted, his voice firm. “I’ll call him Leonardo.”Leonardo. I let the name settle in my mind. It had weight, grace. It was… beautiful. I nodded, a soft smile tugging at my lips. “That’s a beautiful name.”“It sure is,” he murmured, a glint of satisfaction in his eyes as he looked down at our son.As we drove
Dominic’s grip tightened around Leonardo as Vincent entered, that familiar look of smug satisfaction plastered across his face. My heart skipped a beat, the sight of him stirring a mix of fear and anger deep within me. His gaze moved over the room, landing on Dominic with a calculated smirk.I knew it, I knew it was him from the beginning, he was the one who set up the elders against Dominic, he did this, to show that Dominic isn't worthy to be the Don, so he could snatch power from him.The mafia elders consisted of ten mafia families who all came together to form the Italian mafia, and Dominic was the DOn."Vincent," Dominic spat, barely containing the rage simmering beneath his controlled exterior.“Surprised to see me?” Vincent asked, his tone mockingly polite. His eyes slid to me, lingering just a little too long, and I instinctively stepped closer to Dominic, feeling the need to shield both myself and our son.Dominic’s jaw clenched, his voice a low, dangerous murmur. "What are
Dominic POVI have never known what betrayal is. I watched my father rule all his life, and thought it would be so easy.My father was a wreck man, easily influenced by the men around him, the mafia elders, they were the pillars of the mafia, and everything more, the mafia wouldn't exist without these families. Growing up, I never knew of Vincent's resentment towards me, he was after all the odd one among us, we were all raised together, Ivan, Vincent and me.I was never close to Vincent, he was after all the mysterious one among us all, he had always loved to be behind the spotlight, and alone.His father was killed by the mafia when I was twelve, I watched it happened, he was a rapist, killer, and a powerful drugs lord, my father loving his brother so much had away ignored his wayward lifestyle, but when it his greed grew and he tried to kill me and my father, the mafia had no other option but to kill him.I never knew vincent resented me, so much, and honest , I didn't care, after
Clarissa povThe car door slammed shut behind me, a finality that struck deeper than any wound. My baby stirred in my arms, his small warmth my only anchor. I choked on my own sobs, the taste of regret bitter in my throat. I could barely see through my tears.How could I have been so foolish?* If I hadn’t fought him... if I had just given him what he wanted... none of this would be happening.The door clicked open again, and Vincent climbed in, his smug face catching the edge of the dim street light outside. I felt a surge of anger that cut through the fear.“You,” I spat at him, my voice trembling with hatred. “How could you?”He only laughed, his smirk stretching wide. “I told you, didn’t I? I always get what I want.”“You think this is a victory?” I forced myself to look him in the eye. “Playing smart may be your best move, but you’re a coward, Vincent. A damn coward.”He chuckled, unfazed, as though my words were nothing but entertainment. “And you played right into my traps. Ju
Dominic POVVincent walked out as soon as he dragged Clarissa out, I fought to go after her but four men held me together, as I fought against them.I stopped digging when they were gone, as I collapsed on the ground, the men I had once dined with, loved and cared for laughing at me.But. Didn’t care, all I could. Think about her and our son.I had only just met with our boy for the first time today and I had just to let them go, so I felt so much pain realizing how much of a loser I am.Letting someone like Vincent win over me, I blamed myself for not being smart enough, I disregarded Vincent thinking he was a fool and childish, I never listened to what he had to say, but that was my mistake, ignorance.“What is going to happen to me?”I asked the men who stood there.No one said a word, and it really pissed me off.“It's against the mafia law to kill one of our own, of course we wouldn't kill you, but we can do everything else”they said and I frowned and raised my brows on them.“Wha
The ride home was silent, he handcuffed me to a seat of the plane, to avoid me from fighting him, as I watched him feed my son. I hated these so much being helpless and when I was tired I stayed silent after all we were a long way from home.“You will need to wear warmer clothes, you know the weather isn't really welcoming”he said and I ignored him.The flight attendant brought me, thick jacket and a head warmer to cover myself.I didn't complain as I did, and they made sure my baby was safe to go out in the cold, which I appreciated.The plane landed after hours on the plane and we were led off the plane, I stayed silent, and that was the only reason Ivan allowed me to hold my son.The ride was silent and when we got to the mansion, I was terrified, because I knew how dark and scary the house could be, it was a fucken prison, and I never knew when I was going to see outside again, no doubt that ivan was going to keep me locked up, I knew that after all he wouldn't want me to run of
Dominic POvGetting to Mexico was easy, a warrant was sent out for my arrest, and Vincent was doing allHe could drag me back, but I was fast.I was currently sitting in a car, next to me Aiden sat as we headed to the Mexican mafia mansion, they had agreed to meet with us just as Aiden had predicted, now I had to see how they could help me.“How is it going?”I asked him, and he looked at me.“He is hard, but he would surely take in Lily, she is pushing hard to get into Russia” he said and I nodded at him.Dominic was to go to Russia, to talk to Clarissa, didn’t know how this meeting was going to end, but I knew one thing, the only way I could have the Mexican mafia backing was through marriage.No doubt, the mafia world will hear the news and she may too. I didn’t want to ruin my chances with her, this was the only way I could get back everything and fight Ivan and Vincent together.And I was taking it, just for her.“We’re here” Aiden alerted me and I looked to see a little crowd eat
FearHate And confusion That was what I felt when I heard the last words that shut my eyesI opened my eyes, and I was taken by so much fear.Then it struck me.Dominic was moving on from me.I clutched at my chest, feeling the ache like a fresh wound, my fingers digging into my skin as if I could grasp the hurt, hold it tight, and stop it from spreading. He was moving on, and I had fainted. My head spun as I tried to remember, but a distant gasp caught my attention. Turning, I saw Lily, her face pale, eyes wide, standing frozen in the doorway from the bathroom.“You’re awake!” she gasped, rushing toward me, her arms wrapping around me tightly. I could feel her relief in the way she held me like I was something precious, But I was too shocked to respond. I pulled back slightly, looking at her, confusion and pain reflecting in my gaze.“What…what are you doing here?” I asked, my voice a whisper, barely steady.Lily bit her lip, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. She reached fo
A year laterEverything had been going well; for the first time in my life, I didn’t have to run or live in fear.After the conflict, we held a large burial for the men who had lost their lives while protecting me and Harper.I ensured she received a proper burial, as she had sacrificed her life to save me in the end. She had been a wonderful sister, even though I had pushed her away time and again.We began to rebuild, and new laws were established within the mafia. Dominic sold our old house and moved us to the countryside. Everything seemed to be going smoothly; we renewed our vows after all the people we once knew were gone.It was just the two of us. We hadn’t heard from Valentina since then, only that they had paid a hefty price for killing our men. The last I heard, Valentino was forced to marry Camilla to a drug baron as their economy collapsed. It turned out they had gone bankrupt, which explained why they had tried to take everything from us.Life with Dominic has been wonder
Dominic squeezed the trigger, and the silencer did an excellent job of concealing the sound, preventing the men from realizing that their leader had been shot.For a brief moment, I feared he had killed her—that Valentina was lifeless. However, as she fell to the ground, clutching her shoulder, it became clear that he hadn’t delivered a fatal shot. He had only wounded her, just enough to ensure her survival but render her unable to defend herself.Initially, I thought his plan was foolish, but I placed my trust in him. He had used her to help us escape, a feat that had seemed impossible just moments ago. I had nearly lost hope of ever being alive or seeing my son again, but he made it a reality.We were finally safe.Dominic approached me, his dark eyes searching my face before he enveloped us both in his strong, steady embrace. It felt secure. I took a deep breath, burying my face in his chest.It was finally over."You can go now," he whispered, pressing his lips gently against my f
After my confrontation with both of them, theydraged me toward a van. My head throbbed, and my vision was blurry, but I could still make out the figures around me. Someone yanked the gun from my grasp as I was shoved into an SUV. Vincent drove, and Camila sat beside me. The sight of her still wearing Clarissa’s dress pissed me off. It was like she was mocking me—mocking us. No one spoke. The air was thick with tension, but I could feel Vincent’s anger radiating off him. I knew exactly why. The words I had said to him earlier still lingered in his mind, cutting deep. As for Camila, she was so rattled that she casually dropped the gun on the seat beside her and turned to stare out the window. It was a careless mistake, and I took full advantage of it. Swiftly, without drawing attention, I palmed the gun. By the time we arrived at the warehouse, my mind was sharp, my pulse steady. As soon as the SUV came to a stop, I opened the door and stepped out. Camila followed, but before
The air grew heavy with tension. My heart pounded as the door swung open again, and Dominic stepped inside. His dark eyes scanned the room, landing on me. Something flashed in his gaze—anger, concern, relief. He looked like a man ready to burn the world down for me. Would he?“mother, “valntina called, as she walked over to her and whispered in her ears.“Where the fuck is my son?”dominic asked the them , as hey turned to look at him.“camila , bring the boy to his parent”she ordered, camillla who walked out the door shuting it.But I knew what Valentina was about to do. She would make him choose. Me or his empire. Valentina clapped her hands together. "Ah, Dominic. So good of you to join us." "Cut the bullshit, Valentina." His voice was low, dangerous. "Let her go, and bring my son , i dont have tie for games" She smirked, taking a step toward him. "Now, why would I do that? You walked right into my trap, just as I knew you would." Dominic’s jaw tightened. His entire
My wrists ached from the tight bonds cutting into my skin. My eyes were blindfolded, leaving me in a world of darkness. But I wasn’t alone. There was someone in front of me—singing. A soft, haunting tune. The voice was feminine, sultry, and laced with amusement. I knew it wa sher singing , tauting me.I shifted slightly, testing my restraints. Rope. Tight. No way out. My pulse pounded as I forced myself to breathe evenly. Panicking wouldn’t help me now. "You know," Valentina said, her voice smooth as silk, "I once loved a man."she started. My body stiffened. "I loved him so much, but then I realized men are shit, one moment they love ou and the next the cheat on ou with another woman" She chuckled, a dark, humorless sound. "People are shit." My jaw clenched. I didn’t respond. "I grew to become the only Donna in my county—a female one. And to hold power, I had to be ruthless. There was no room for softness, no space for love." The blindfold was suddenly ripped from my face
Dominic POVI stared at Vincent, whose eyes gleamed with unrestrained greed. He wanted the empire I held—no, he craved it. It wasn’t just about power; it was about proving he was better than me, that he could tear down everything I built and reshape it in his image. I smirked. “This is your idea, isn’t it? This power struggle?” My voice carried amusement, but beneath it lay a sharp edge. Vincent frowned, his lips pressing into a tight line. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he snapped, his tone impatient, defensive. I stepped closer, my gaze never leaving his. “You held the empire for a week—just a week, Vincent—and in that time, everything our family worked so hard to build collapsed.” I let the words sink in, watching the flicker of irritation in his expression. “Now you want it again? To destroy everything and hand it over to these foreigners? Do you really think they’ll let you rule? No, Vincent, they’ll make you their puppet, and you’ll be dancing to their tune fo
Dominic POVI drove like a madman. The engine roared beneath my grip as I pushed the car to its limits, weaving through traffic without care for rules or consequences. My men followed close behind, their headlights flashing in the rearview mirror as they ignored every law in existence just to keep up. I didn't care about the chaos we left behind. The only thing that mattered was her. My hands tightened on the steering wheel, my knuckles turning white. The thought of something happening to her, of losing her forever, made my chest tighten with unbearable fear. I had made a deal with that Mexican witch to take Ivan down, to regain the power that had been stripped from me—but now, the cost was staring me in the face. I should have known it wouldn’t be that simple. But i was deperate , deperate to have her as mine.The mansion came into view, its towering structure bathed in the cold moonlight. No matter how amy times i came here, i could still feel the gripp in my heart, whati
I stood there, frozen. My breath hitched in my throat, my body locked in place as fear coursed through my veins. The world around me seemed to blur, the sounds distant and muffled, as if I had been submerged underwater. Panic tightened around my chest, squeezing the air from my lungs. "Miss, we need to go!" Elise’s urgent voice cut through the fog of my fear. I snapped back to reality, my wide eyes meeting hers. She was staring at me, her expression filled with alarm. "Now!" she urged, grabbing my wrist. I turned on my heel and ran, my heart pounding against my ribs. Panic took over, and my mind swirled with the worst possibilities. The thought that Harper had been killed, that she was gone, clawed at my sanity. She had been my enemy once, but despite everything, I loved her. No matter what had happened between us, losing her wasn’t something I could bear. Tears blurred my vision as I stepped outside, the cool air hitting my damp face. But I didn’t get far. I stopped dead.
Dominic POVI leftI understood that I had to come back victoious, as my family's survival depended on my success.if i ended up dead, clraissa, will be forced to retun to the hands of IVan , or killed by my power hungry cousin, vincent, which im sure woudlnt spare my son.At that moment, he had landed back to Italy ,I had received information about Ivan's whereabouts, and there he was, standing right in front of me.he looked worst then the last time, i saw him. i knew the russians gave him nothing, and sent him on his way, but instead of him to look for a good life somewhere else, he came back here, to seek revenge"You took everything from me," he spat, and I observed him with a hardened expression. I was at a loss for words, but I knew this confrontation had to reach its conclusion now."Your hatred for me blinds you, Ivan. I haven't taken anything from you; your own animosity has led you to despise me. You brought this upon yourself, and no one else is to blame," I replied."You'