Isabella Garcia has no time for love—not when her world revolves around caring for her sick son, Ethan and staying away from her ex husband and his petty choices. One impulsive night out, she meets a man who sweeps her off her feet. Enzo Moretti is dangerous, powerful and persuasive. As the notorious mafia leader in New York, his life is a network of secrets and shadows. But when he meets Isabella, she becomes his only weakness—a woman who knows nothing of his empire of dark deeds. But secrets can only stay uncovered for a while and when the life she's been drawn into threatens the safety of her son, she’s willing to run and risk it all. But Will Enzo let her?
View MoreENZO MORETTI “You know Cruz is going to host one of his usual events soon, right?” Marco asked me as he signed off a few documents. “And we need to make an appearance,” he finished as his pen moved across the paper. “I’ve been thinking about that,” I said as I stood up from the couch. We were at one of Marco’s offices. Today was Isa’s first court hearing and I was obeying her wishes. She wanted me no where close to her. I was spending the whole day playing butler for Marco and getting him to drink a glass at least every hour. We both had good tolerance levels to work with. “Are you bringing Isa? I’m thinking of bringing Cleo,” Marco said and pasued to think about it. “She’s smart, efficient. She could be useful to the gang.” I didn’t like hearing Cleo’s name. She hadn’t earned my trust. Back at the house, she had pointed out the bloodstain on my wrist. The way she said it… I thought about it again as I grabbed a champagne bottle by its neck. It wasn’t just an observation
ISABELLA GARCIA The court case was today but I was at Ethan’s bedside that morning. I looked to Sam for some help while Ethan waited for an answer. Sam shifted his gaze to the floor in a bid to avoid me. He was simply telling me he was here as my lawyer and only my lawyer. This was why I needed Enzo or Cleo. Since Cleo was tied up at work and I didn't want Enzo anywhere close to this case, I pushed the thought away. I could do this on my own. Ethan had improved significantly since his hospital stay. According to Dr. Smith, his antibodies were finally doing their job again. His doctors allowed him to have visitors, but only under strict supervision and careful preparation. And it was only for a few hours each day. We were trying not to overwork his immune system. “You got a hairdo,” Ethan said, his small fingers running through my soft curls. “Yup. Mama got a hairdo,” I replied with a smile. I wiped a smudge off his cheek with a washcloth, gently cleaning up the remnants o
CLEO GARCIAThe letter from the court arrived while I was in the kitchen, packing a bag for Ethan and Isa.Earlier that afternoon, around two, Isa and I had lunch together. She’d mentioned that Ethan had been stronger than usual that morning. They had spent some time together, and now, while he rested, she was taking a short break before heading back to the hospital for the night.I was still packing when a quiet knock sounded at the door. One of the house staff stepped in cautiously. It was a thin, tall woman dressed in animal print and black pants.Isa held the paper in her hands, her eyes scanning it in complete silence. A full minute passed before she finally spoke.“When did this come in?” Isa asked, her voice steady but tense. That was when I walked out of the kitchen. “Yesterday morning. A lawyer is coming to the house. He was sent by Enzo. He says you only have to answer some questions,” the lady said. She reached for Isa’s hands for a moment of comfort. The lady’s eyes s
MARCO MARTIN“Catch!” I called out, throwing the keys without warning.Enzo was caught off guard and spun around, but I had already tossed them farther than he expected.He twisted back, trying to recover, but misjudged the distance. His foot slipped slightly. It was just enough to make his attempt look awkward.Predictable.I jogged past him, quick and smooth, snatching the keys off the floor just before his fingers could reach them.Enzo was still crouched down, breathing heavily. He looked up at me, his expression showing visible annoyance.I leaned against the wall to watch him and draw up my conclusions.I already had them in mind. This was just a small exercise to assure me.With a sharp exhale, Enzo straightened his shirt and stood in one fluid motion. “How’s the kid?” I asked Enzo as I eyed him. Enzo walked up to me. “Still breathing,” he said trying to sound like he didn't mind. “Maybe getting better, maybe not. It’s still hard to tell.” Enzo and I walked side by side. We
ISABELLA GARCIAEnzo expected me to have an appetite. My son was stuck in a bubble and he expected me to be hungry.He brought a donut earlier and I turned it down because I couldn’t eat. It was nice to have him around but he hovered over me until I couldn’t stand it anymore. I wanted to be alone. I folded my arms around myself. My legs were on the couch as I curled in a fetal position. Enzo had asked one of the nurses to arrange for a couch. He did that right after he threw Terry out of the place. Enzo didn't have to throw Terry out. It was better not to put Terry in an angry mood, and that's what Enzo had done since he’d been here. Since he had come into my life.“I’m going to grab dinner. Do you want something?” Enzo asked seated beside me.“I’m not hungry,” I said without pause.I appreciated him and all he had done except the part where he threw Terry out. It was like he was making himself the controller of my life. He was letting his jealousy mess me up.“You have to eat,”
ENZO MORETTI “The police saw a gram of snow on her. They took her in for questioning,” Marco said over the call. I threw my closet open to find new clothes. “The fuck!” I exclaimed. I wanted something to distract me, but not something like this. I didn’t want to think of the fight with Isa. She was right. Ethan was not my business. What she wished to do with her life was not my business. “Do you know where?” I asked Marco. I quickly put him on my speaker. Then I tried to rush with dressing up. “Yup. Turner is already there,” Marco gave me more info. My hand froze over my button. “The slime,” I hissed. Mark Turner was nothing but a waste. He was well-feared in the province. He also came with a lot of problems so people avoided him. But the one that stood out more was how useful he made himself to us. He was an unofficial informant. Turner would sell his family for drugs. The only thing he loved more than drugs were women and he was good at subduing them. My ja
ENZO MORETTII pushed the front door open. I flung my necktie on the couch and marched up the stairs. The house smelled of lavender. The cleaners had just done their work.Isa stopped answering my calls this morning. I waited till it was bright enough to go home.I received news that Ethan’s doctor visited the house when I was about to leave Marco’s.“Isa?” I called out for her. I took the stairs two at a time.I got to our room first. When I saw that she wasn't there, Ethan’s room was next. Isa was folding Ethan’s laundry when I saw her.She looked up at the sound of the door. “Is Ethan okay?” I asked as I crossed the room to meet her.Isa looked up for a moment. There was a tiredness in her eyes. Last night, when we spoke, she mentioned falling asleep on the couch because she was waiting for me.I accepted I wasn't going to get anything from her.Isa wasn't going to answer me, and I had to know what was going on with Ethan before I buried myself in more guilt.“Ethan?” I called
ISABELLA GARCIAI fell asleep on the couch in the living room because I was waiting for Enzo to come home.I opened my eyes, a little confused at first.I had never slept in the living room so my brain took a little time to process where I was.As soon as I understood, I sprung up. I checked the windows and confirmed that it was dark outside. The wall clock told me that it was the early hours of the morning. Ten minutes past three am. Where the hell was Enzo?I went upstairs, taking the stairs two at a time. My heart raced and my mind wouldn't stop thinking of the worst.“Please be upstairs,” I whispered the prayer to myself. I did this as I climbed the stairs. Deep in my heart, I knew it was unlikely for Enzo to be upstairs. If he had come back earlier, he would have woken me up so we could move to the bedroom together.He would have never let me sleep on the couch. Just as I expected, he wasn't in the room. I went for my phone immediately and called.Taking breathing exercise
ISABELLA GARCIA“Congratulations!” Echoed in the room as soon as Cleo walked in.Cleo jerked, too startled. She rested her hand on her chest, trying to calm her raging heart.I was laughing, filled with joy and admiration for my sister.One week on the job and shs was getting featured already?That was huge!Cleo closed her eyes and bent forward, her hand resting on her knee.“Jesus,” she whispered, shocked“Congratulations,” Marco told her, placing his hand on her back.He helped her to stand up.Enzo was at the other side of the room, answering a call.He tucked his phone in his pocket and came to meet me at our table. “Congratulation, Cleo,” Enzo said.“Why would you guys do this?” Cleo asked. Her eyes shifted from one person to the next.I was still smiling. “Becasue we love you and are proud of you,” I said, stating the obvious.Her question had even tickled me. I had chuckled before answering her. “I didn't ask anybody to do this for me!” Cleo cried, offended. “A simple messa
Isabella GarciaCleo hated when I canceled dates from the dating app she’d forced me to join. To her, finding love was the answer to all my problems.I didn’t agree, but today, I was so drained that I decided to use it to my advantage.“You’re canceling the date again?!” Cleo yelled from the room. She burst out, blue stockings muffling her hurried steps.“I have to take Ethan for his checkup. It’s the first Saturday of the month.” I wiped our lunch glasses and tucked them into the bottom cabinet.Normally, I wouldn’t tell Cleo when I planned to cancel. She would find out when she asked. But today, I wanted her to stop me.Right on cue, she said, “I’ll take Ethan to the hospital.” She stood in the doorway, arms folded.I glanced back, feigning surprise. “Oh, no. You don’t have to.”“Yes, I do. You’ve canceled enough dates already.”I sighed, closing the cabinet. “I can’t change your mind, can I?”She smiled, shaking her head. “You can’t.” Grabbing my arm, she pulled me toward my room....
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