Third povThe wedding guest was filled with tension; some had fled the party to avoid being caught in a violent confrontation. The curious ones remained, eager to spread the news about the three rival Mafia lords who were intent on tearing each other apart. Everyone could sense the tension in the air as soon as Dominic entered. Anger and rage surged in Ivan and Vincent's hearts at the sight of him. After all, everyone knew that Dominic was not one to shy away from trouble. His arrival here had earned him a great deal of respect from the men for his fearlessness. No one truly knew the backstory involving the three dons, but everyone was aware that it all revolved around one woman: Clarissa. The guests were well aware of Dominic's recent theft of the bride less than three months ago, and now she was officially married to Ivan. Everyone noticed the way Dominic looked at the bride, unashamed despite the eyes on him. Vincent lurked in the corner, watching his cousin, who didn’t even
Dominic pov A Day before the wedding in Russia“Don, they are here”aiden informed me and i smirked form on my face, i was loving theseI smirked, a grin spreading across my face as the moment I’d been waiting for finally arrived. It was here—the culmination of weeks of patience, planning, and silent rage. The satisfaction coursing through me was almost euphoric. I turned and strode forward, my boots crunching on the gravel beneath my feet. Behind me, Aiden followed like a loyal shadow. “How are they?” I asked over my shoulder, my voice calm but edged with the cold curiosity that came naturally to me now. He didn’t miss a beat, smirking as he responded. “Scared. Just like you wanted them to be.” “Good,” I muttered. That single word was enough to convey how I felt. The tension in the air was almost palpable as I entered the garden. The soft scent of jasmine and damp soil wafted through the air, but I barely noticed it. My attention was locked on the group of men standing ahead.
“Aiden,” I said, glancing back at him. “See them out. Ensure they leave with a reminder of what happens when loyalty falters.”“Yes, Don,” Aiden replied with a sharp nod, his grin broadening.“Wait!” Nas shouted, panic evident in his voice. He rushed forward, still on his knees, hands reaching out in desperation. “Don, please. We’ve risked everything to come here. You have to trust us!” he pleaded.I turned to face him, his presence making me feel nauseous. He was right there when I was cast out of the mafia, watching as I was thrown out of what I had dedicated my life to build, and he did nothing. I was certain Vincent couldn't give them the attention they needed, which was likely why they had come back to me, seeking my help to restore what had been lost. He was like a snake.I turned slowly, my expression icy as I locked eyes with him. “Believe you?” I echoed, my voice dripping with contempt. “You expect me to trust the same men who stood by while I was hunted, the same men who tar
Clarissa POVThe tears came back, and I no longer held them back. Just as I was about to collapse onto the ground, Lily rushed in.“Come on, Clarissa, we need to go,” she called out, and I looked at her in confusion, wondering what she meant by "go where?"There was nowhere I could go where he wouldn't find me; I knew that, and I was bound to him for a lifetime.“Leave me alone, Lily, I'm exhausted,” I sobbed, trying desperately to wipe away my tears. But before I could say anything more, Lily came and sat down in front of me.“Ivan won't be a problem anymore, so now we have to get moving,” she said, and I stared at her in shock, trying to understand what she meant.“What do you mean Ivan won't be a problem anymore?” I asked as I allowed her to help me to my feet.“Let’s just say Dominic came up with a game changer. Dominic and Vincent's plan backfired, and now they are in the thick of the trouble they created,” she smiled. My eyes widened, and she pulled me into a hug. I held her bac
His words burned through me like acid, igniting a fire I could barely contain. My fists clenched, my knuckles turning white, but I held back. Just as I opened my mouth to unleash everything I’d been bottling inside, I felt a presence beside me.Dominic.His hand was on my shoulder, firm but calming. I turned to look at him, my anger still simmering just beneath the surface. His dark eyes locked onto mine, grounding me in a way I hadn’t realized I needed. He leaned in close, his voice low and steady.“He’s not worth it,” he said softly, his words cutting through the haze of fury clouding my mind. “You don’t need to say anything,”He said.I hesitated, my anger wavering. Then he pulled me into a tight embrace. The weight of his arms around me was both comforting and suffocating, a reminder of everything we’d been through—everything he had lost. A tear slipped down my cheek as I looked up at him. The pain in his eyes mirrored my own, and my anger dissolved into sadness. He had lost his
I wasn't sure how long we had been on air, but I woke up to the sound of my baby crying. I found myself wondering how Lily was coping after losing her brother in this senseless war. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door that startled me. "Come in," I called out, expecting it to be the flight attendant, but to my surprise, Dominic walked in. I straightened up and stood to my feet, holding my baby. He approached me and pulled me into a hug. "Sit down; I wouldn't want you to hurt yourself," he said in a low voice. I could see how stressed and down he was, and I felt for him too. Losing a close friend is never easy, and from the moment I met Dominic, I had known about his friend, Aiden. I sat down as my baby fussed in my arms. "When are we going to get to the airport?" I asked him as he settled beside me. "Soon, we'll be there," he mumbled, smiling at me. "Can I hold him?" he asked, and I nodded as I handed Leonardo over to him. Leonardo laughed and smiled, as if he recognized his
I sat there, my legs trembling as my heart raced from the chaos of the past few hours. The mere thought of Vincent had me angry.My eyes were fixed on the floor, the fabric of my wedding dress pooling around me like an illusion of the happiness I had tried to create. I looked up to Dominic,his expression a mix of relief and pain. He reached out to me slowly, reaching out for my hands. His touch was gentle, almost reverent, as if he couldn’t believe I was real. “He’ll pay,” he said, his voice firm, yet laced with emotion. His eyes burned with a fire I hadn’t seen in a long time. “I know how he’ll pay, but for now…” He smiled faintly and squeezed my hands. “For now, let’s rejoice. I’m just so happy to have you back.”he said as he gave me a small smile, which i returned.I blinked, unsure of how to respond. He moved closer, his fingers brushing a stray lock of hair from my face. I could see Leo had closed his eyes asleep already in his arms.The intimate gesture startled me, and I let
The plane touched down smoothly, and I shifted Leo slightly in my arms, careful not to disturb his peaceful sleep. His small, warm body was pressed against mine, his tiny breaths soft against my shoulder. I cradled him closer, shielding him instinctively from the cool breeze that filtered in as the plane door opened. I didn’t want him to wake; he’d barely slept during the flight.The flight attendant, the same one who’d been so kind earlier, held the small bag I’d carried on. She offered a sympathetic smile. “Here you go,” she said softly, handing it to me as we walked down the stairs to the waiting car. “Have a safe trip.”“Thank you,” I murmured, my voice just as quiet. With Leo asleep, every sound felt amplified. A sleek black SUV waited at the base of the stairs, the driver stepping forward to open the door for me. I climbed in carefully, still holding Leo close. Once settled, the car eased away from the tarmac. The hum of the engine was soothing, but my mind was far from cal
She was correct. I was his vulnerability; everything that transpired with Dominic stemmed from me. How had I failed to recognize it? His love for me nearly shattered him. He was a proud man, unwilling to acknowledge it, yet I had been the one to ruin him.The morning sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains, casting soft rays across the room. I lingered in bed longer than usual, my body feeling heavy and reluctant to rise.Meanwhile, Dominic had spent the night in Camila’s room. I could hear her cries of ecstasy echoing through the walls, and all I could do was weep into my pillow.Leo nestled closely in my arms, his gentle breathing creating a soothing rhythm against my chest. The thought of leaving him alone in his room, fearing he might be taken from me again, was unbearable; I couldn't let him out of my sight.A sudden knock at the door jolted me. I sighed, shifting slightly without disturbing him."Come in," I called softly, pulling Leo closer.The door creaked open, re
I turned abruptly, my body instinctively orienting toward her.I wasn’t sure what I anticipated—surprise, anger, disgust—but what I received was far worse. Camila’s eyes widened, her pupils nearly engulfed by the intensity of what she was witnessing.Then the horror struck. Pure, visceral horror twisted her features as if she had been hit.Her voice sliced through the tension like a whip.“You… How could you do this?” she shouted.I stood frozen, my feet glued to the spot. Her voice echoed, and I could sense the pain lacing her words.Before I could respond, before I could even process what was happening, Dominic moved. In one smooth motion, he stepped in front of me, shielding me with his presence.“There’s no need to react or be dramatic,” he stated firmly. His tone was calm, yet the authority behind it made me flinch.Camila threw her head back and laughed, the sound sharp and piercing, as if ridiculing us both. Her laughter ceased abruptly, and when she turned to Dominic, her expr
There was no safety, no safety at all while Vincent and Ivan were out there.We worked tirelessly to find Vincent, but we weren't even close. Then, after three days, we received an unwelcome visitor.Harper just showed up at the mansion and wanted to talk. I didn't want to engage with her because of how she had treated and humiliated me countless times, but I couldn't turn her away.I walked into the courtyard where she sat, staring into space, and I could barely recognize her. Her hair was cut short, and she looked pale—too pale—and a bit thin.I stood there for more than a minute until her eyes fell on me. Then she smiled. I couldn't tell if it was genuine, but I knew she was trying to be friendly, which didn't sit well with me. I hadn't seen her for months, and honestly, I had never thought of her after all the harm she had caused me and our family.“Eve…” she stood up, calling me by my old name. I looked back at her with a poker face that revealed no emotions. I couldn't speak, no
Charissa povI followed him into his office, my heart pounding in my chest as I watched his broad shoulders tense. He didn’t say a word as he entered, leaving the door open just long enough for me to step through before he shut it firmly behind me. The sound of the latch clicking into place echoed in the silence, making me flinch.For a second, I stood frozen, unsure of what was about to happen. I thought he was going to yell at me. Maybe he would tell me how reckless I had been, how my actions had put us in even more danger. His silence only made it worse; the weight of it pressed down on me, making it hard to breathe.But then, before I could say a word, he turned and pulled me into his arms. His embrace caught me off guard. I stiffened, my body unsure how to respond, but his arms tightened around me, holding me close, and gradually, I melted into him. I could feel the steady rhythm of his heartbeat against my back, and it was strangely soothing. “Dominic,” I whispered, my voic
I felt a little oppressed, to be sincere but that didn't stop me, three people had died last night and one of them was more than a sister to me ,and i wanted to see their death avenge by the man that killed then , nad the least thing i wanted was camilla adding him get away.Vincent was a nightmare and monster and he has caused me a lot of pain and sorrow, and more than anything I wanted him to pay for what he had done.I clenched my fists at my sides, my jaw tight. “I don’t have proof,” I admitted. “But I know she did it. She left last night, Vincent disappeared, and now she’s back like nothing happened? It doesn’t add up.”i said looking right into valentina eyes even though she was glaring daggers at me, i didn't care.Valentina’s lips curled into a sneer. “And who are you to make such accusations, hmm? You’re no one,Clarissa. Just the ex-wife of the Don. You hold no rank here, no authority. You should count yourself lucky that Dominic even lets you stay under his roof.”she snapped
Charissa POVIt didn’t make sense. One minute he was there, and the next, it was as though he’d evaporated into the air. All night we had searched everywhere, but there were no traces of him. I stood in the corner of Dominic’s office, disoriented, clutching the edge of the desk for support. The room spun with the weight of realization: Vincent had escaped. And worse, he was free. After all the pain and suffering he had caused it hurt knowing he was finlaly free.The pain of it twisted my chest. The bastard was out there, walking away from everything he’d done, while we were left scrambling like fools in his wake. Dominic didn’t take it well either,he never did when things spun out of his control. All night long, he’d been shouting orders, barking at his men to search every inch of the property. But it was useless. The house was upended,closets emptied, floors torn apart, drawers overturned—and still, there was no sign of him.I sat there in silence as one of Dominic’s men stepped
Third Pov“What do you want?”she asked him and he grin, finally geting the reaction he had wanted.“I need you to help me now, dominic cant find me, if you hide me, i cnat walked out cheerfully out of the gates, but you can aid me”he said.Her eyes narrowed, but she didn’t deny it. “You’re playing a dangerous game, Vincent. What makes you think I’d risk my position to help you?” she asked him.Vincent leaned against the wall, his confidence unwavering. “Because I can help *you*. You want Dominic’s attention, don’t you? Want him to stop pining after Carissa and focus on you for once?” he said, uing his favioute tricks which neveeed failed him.That was how he had always got what he wanted, by using peoples want and needs to get them to aid him,or fall for his games.Camila’s expression faltered, just for a moment. But it was enough. Vincent knew he’d hit a nerve. “And how exactly do you plan to do that?” she asked, stepping closer to him. Her tone was skeptical, but curiosity flickere
Vincent moved with calculated precision the moment the gun went off in his hand. His body slipped into the darkness, quick and silent, as the sound of footsteps thundered down the hall. He pressed himself against the cold stonewall of the cells corridor, eyes sharp, watching as Dominic and his men sprinted past him, guns drawn and rage palpable in the air. The chaos his gunshot had caused was his opening, and he wasn’t about to waste it. Yet he knew this place like the back of his hand. He’d grown up within these walls, surrounded by secrets, blood, and betrayal. He understood the mansion’s defenses better than anyone. The guards, the locks, the escape routes,Dominic had fortified it over the years, making it nearly impenetrable. Escaping unnoticed would be impossible. But Vincent didn’t plan to slip out the gate unnoticed. He smirked to himself, the gun still warm in his grip. If he couldn’t run, he’d make himself a problem Dominic couldn’t ignore. He moved through the shadows
I pulled up in front of Dominic’s gate, my hands gripping the steering wheel so tightly my knuckles turned white. My heart was hammering in my chest as I glanced at the dashboard clock. How long has it been? An hour? Two? I couldn’t think straight. All I knew was she’d left home and I knew so well she was coming here. A million worst-case scenarios raced through my mind. I prayed I wasn’t too late. The gate creaked open as soon as the guards saw it was me. Without hesitation, I drove in fast, tires screeching slightly as I swerved into the garage. Throwing the car into park, I jumped out and barked at one of the men standing nearby. “Wake the boss! We have a breach!” My voice was sharper than I intended, but I didn’t care. The man nodded and turned to leave, but before he could take a step, the sound of gunfire shattered the tense silence. My stomach dropped. Two gunshots. My body froze for a split second, but then instinct kicked in, and I bolted toward the entrance to the u