Prologue
“Look, Topolina, watch how well you take my c*ck,” Leonardo had said, holding up her head to face the mirror as he rammed into her from behind. Alessia had watched in a mixture of horror and lust as his huge member slipped into her warm hole. She saw how needy her expressions were, how she looked beneath him—begging for his c*ck, how her eyes rolled back, and how her lips quivered in pleasure.
“Shhh,” Alessia patted her cheeks, trying to bring herself back to the present.
Gosh, she was a mess. Her cheeks heated in embarrassment as she took in her state. Her hair was in full volume, curls sticking out in every direction. Her neck was covered in bite marks and hickeys. She further pulled down the blanket.
“Aaaah!”
Alessia’s eyes widened, and a soft gasp of disbelief escaped her lips. Her entire body had been turned into Leonardo’s canvas. He had left his mark on almost every inch of her flesh. She looked ravaged.
Here she was, alone in bed, reminiscing about their moments. Alessia stepped out to find Leonardo.
Loud voices came from the study.
That was Leonardo’s voice. Alessia stopped in her tracks briefly. She had stepped out to find him and ended up in the third wing of his house—the one that was out of bounds.
“What the hell is happening?” Alessia whispered to herself.
Curiosity got the best of her, and she moved toward the sounds.
“Capo, we found him at the docks trying to flee like a little rat. He was one of those that fucked up the security at the Creek,” Salvador’s voice rang through the air.
Alessia eavesdropped for a while and pieced together the full conversation.
The Creek attack had been an inside job. The captured man had planted a corrupted chip in their data room, allowing hackers to intercept information and breach security.
“Come in, Alessia.”
Leonardo’s deep voice came out in a commanding tone. Alessia froze in her tracks.
Shit. He knew I’ve been eavesdropping all along.
Taking a deep breath, Alessia pushed the doors open and stepped into Leonardo’s study, where six men stood, staring at her as if she were a specimen under observation. She turned to Salvador, the only other familiar face, and gave a small nod of acknowledgment.
“Sit.”
“If they want blood, we will paint Sicily with the blood of every fucking breathing thing they love and own.”
Alessia watched the ruthless fiancé of hers, Leonardo Morano, as his dark, menacing tone pierced the room.
He was the devil she was in love with.
.........................Chapter 1 : Watching her escape "Thud."
Alessia landed on the cool stone floor of the garden, her feet barely making a sound. It was a smooth and clean landing; definitely, this wasn’t her first time escaping her room through the balcony.
She looked around to make sure the coast was clear and hastily wrapped the knotted bedsheets she had used to break her fall, into a small canvas bag hidden behind the fragrant rose bush. Alessia understood the cardinal rule of sneaking out—leave no trace behind. The night was erie and the petals brushed softly against her fingers as she worked, their sweet perfume mingling with the night breeze.
"Sneaking off again, I see."
A rich, velvety voice startled her, stopping her in her tracks. She whipped around, her honey-coloured eyes widening in surprise to see her brother, Marcello grinning mischievously. The silver glow of the moon highlighted his features revealing the young lad with obsidian-black curls framing his heart-shaped face. He was a mirror image of her features albeit more masculine.
"Brother!" Alessia gasped, taken by surprise at the sudden appearance of Marcello. Realizing, she wasn't going to be in any trouble, her fright was quickly replaced with a mischievous thought. Alessia clutched at her chest dramatically and gave an oscar worthy performance
"You nearly gave me a heart attack!" She said
Marcello’s deep chuckle rolled through the quiet garden, low and warm. "Oh, Alessia," he drawled, his tone rich with amusement. "Again with the drama, eh? You're such a Little Worm, always trying to squirm your way out of trouble."
"See for yourself!" Alessia exclaimed, grabbing his hand and pressing it firmly against her chest. "My poor heart is still racing! I nearly collapsed right here in Mama’s roses, who told you to give me such a fright?"
Marcello shook his head, his amusement growing. He knew his little sister well—she had a flair for dramatics and an uncanny ability to cutely talk her way out of any scolding.
"Alright, hurry up," he said with a mock sigh, his tone softening with a hint of indulgence. "Before Mama and Papa find out their little bellissima is out in the wild, defying curfew again."
Alessia smirked, brushing past him with a playful flick of her dark curls. As the youngest of the Rossinis, and their only daughter, she was undeniably spoiled by her family. Her parents adored her, and her two older brothers doted on her endlessly. But no one had a softer spot for Alessia than Marcello.
Marcello remembered the first time he saw her as a newborn.
"Mama, she’s red and tiny—like a baby rat!" he exclaimed, wrinkling his nose at the squirming bundle in his mother’s arms. As if she knew he was talking about her, the tiny, red-faced baby had looked up at him and given him a gummy smile, tugging his heart. From that moment on, Marcello Rossini had been extremely doting to his younger sister, Alessia.
"Sigh."
Marcello shook his head, watching her vanish into the night with the grace of a cat. "She’s still a red-faced rat," he thought, a fond smile tugging at his lips.
…………..
"Mmmph, mmmph."
The temperature inside the room was cold and oppressive with an utter silence until muffled screams came piercing the silent atmosphere.
"Bang!"
It was a gunshot;
The sound ripped through the air, reverberating off the padded walls due to the soundproofing. Not a single soul outside could imagine what had just happened but the sound of the shot lingered, vibrating in the very bones of those present in the room.
The once-pristine white walls were now grotesque canvases, painted with vivid splatters of crimson and flecks of darkened innards and guts. The air reeked of iron and death, heavy and nauseating.
“Too noisy.”
The voice that followed was chilling—calm, devoid of any emotion yet deep and smooth like a devil's lullaby. It belonged to only one man: Leonardo Morano. Known in hushed whispers as the Devil himself, his mere presence drained the warmth from the room.
In the dimly lit chamber, no one dared to breathe. They clung to the corners like frightened children witnessing the true form of the heartless man. His imposing aura pressed down on them like a crushing weight, and the flickering light of the overhead lamp cast dark shadows across Leonardo's sharp, angular face, presenting the vision of a demon from hell.
“You know what I hate the most?” Leonardo said, glancing at the faces of the scums who thought they could stand against him.“Betrayal.”
The room seemed to shrink around the men seated at the long oak table. No one moved, no one blinked, each man consumed by the gnawing fear of being the Devil’s next target. They were part of the Morano Mafia, yet they dared to embezzle from the business, traffic women and children and sell drugs outside of the Morano territories.
“If any of you weak c*nts decides to betray this famiglia and break Omertà,” he continued, his tone so venomous it could poison the air, “I will carve out the eyes of everyone you love the most and make you feed on it”
The threat hung in the air like a noose, tightening around the room's collective neck. There were sharp intakes of breath, from the fact that they had been temporarily spared.
Suddenly, the heavy oak doors creaked open, breaking the tension like a jagged knife. Every head snapped toward the intruder, their hearts pounding erratically as if trying to escape their chests.
Salvadore E, Leonardo Morano’s loyal right-hand man, stepped in with hurried, deliberate steps. His face was pale, his forehead glistening with a sheen of sweat.
“She’s out again, Capo,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper, yet trembling under the weight of the Devil’s gaze.
Leonardo’s lips twisted into a distorted yet disturbing curve that could pass as a smile.
The men froze, their eyes darting between each other in silent, frantic shock. Was he smiling?
“Leave.”
The single word uttered in a low, commanding growl, was enough to send the men scrambling. Chairs screeched against the floor, heavy boots thudded against the wood, and within seconds, the room was empty, save for Leonardo and Salvadore.
Leonardo leaned back in his chair, his fingers steepled under his chin, his piercing gaze fixed on the wall ahead.
“Hmmmm, Topolina,” he murmured, the faintest trace of amusement in his otherwise menacing tone. “What are you up to now?”
…………..
The alleys were disturbingly quiet, and the only evidence of life in the area was a flickering street lamp post.
Soon the silence broke.
Brmmmm Brmmmmm
The sound of a bike approaching could be heard from a distance. The rider soon pulled up into the neighbourhood with a cloud of dust behind him, flashing a powerful luminous headlight that outdid the street lamppost.
The final destination was a wall covered with graffiti made with coal, cheap paints, blood and other human matter, that still smell through the arts, most likely the work of juveniles and junkies.
The rider dismounted gracefully, clad head to toe in an all-black leather outfit, with every detail—from the reinforced boots to the armoured gloves, dark blackout Kala Carbon helmet and … a rubber duck keychain?
Whoever, the unidentified rider was, they definitely had a weird taste.
The rider knelt, lifting a concealed compartment in the graffitied wall.
“Beep... Boop... Beep... Boop.”
The sound of keys being pressed echoed faintly. After a moment, the hum of machinery rumbled to life. The wall split apart, revealing a hidden passage shrouded in darkness. The rider mounted their bike once more, revved the engine, and vanished through the gap.
Behind those walls was a world different from the silence in the alleys. The atmosphere was filled with intense energy from the roar of engines and the chaotic cheers of a crowd. This was the Arena. At first glance, it seemed like a sprawling cavern illuminated with harsh neon lights buzzing ominously, yet it was Sicily's largest illegal racing track. The air reeked of oil, sweat, and expensive cologne. This venue, carved under the city, was an exclusive haven for society's most powerful. Money couldn't buy entry here—membership was earned, often through blood and grit.Every member would sign a Non-disclosure agreement, before being allowed to participate.Back to the excitement of the night; it was different;Red Fury was back. Two seasons ago, the reigning champion, Venom—a top racer and international figure—had been dethroned in the most dramatic fashions.The race had taken place on The Devil’s Tongue, the most treacherous track in the Arena. This section was a nightmare: narr
"Thud."Alessia landed gracefully yet again, her feet hitting the bedroom floor with practised ease. It was past 2 in the morning, and the house was silent—no sign of Marcello."That's for the best," she muttered to herself. "No one to nag me."But her relief was short-lived."You're later than usual, rat," came the unmistakably smug voice of Marcello, cutting through the quiet.Alessia groaned. "Ugh." She’d spoken too soon.She hated it when he used that condescending, parental tone. Alessia knew her parents adored her, but they treated her like fragile glass. To them, she was a delicate princess to be coddled, protected, and kept far away from danger.Her life had never been normal. While other kids went to school, she was homeschooled. And while they played freely, Alessia had bodyguards hovering nearby—even at the playground.The reason was clear enough. Her father, Antonio Rossini, was the Consigliere to the Monaro famiglia, the most powerful and ruthless Mafia in all of Italy. O
They stepped into the exquisite private booth prepared by Guvano. Alessia smiled faintly in satisfaction at the arrangements. "Guvy, you outdid yourself with this one" Sophia's shrill voice came, "These arrangements are killer!, what do you think Alessia?" she continued whipping her head to Alessia who had plopped on the sofa. "It's okay" Sophia was stumped, "Oh come on Alessia, where is the excitement"“Ah I feel hurt,” Guvano's voice rang out again. “You two make me feel so under-appreciated, I deserve a hug at least, Don't I?” he added grinning mischievouslyHe opened his arms wide, inviting the women into his embrace while catching the scoff from Alessia. “Still so stubborn,” he thought with an amused smirk.Sophia cheerfully accepted his hug, kissing his cheek before taking a seat beside him. Alessia, however, glared at his outstretched arms.“Planning to lose that arm?” she asked dryly, arching her perfectly sculpted brow.“Still a cold-hearted bit*h, I see,” he teased.Aless
Later in the night, Alessia found herself in Guvano’s private office, going over the club’s accounts. She was impressed by the figures.“This guy’s a natural moneymaker, despite his playboy ways,” she thought.“Is the account to your liking, Principessa? Your loyal servant has done well, hasn’t he?” Guvano asked, bowing theatrically.Alessia chuckled, the sound soft yet sharp. “Yes, I’m pleased. Now serve your princess with the finest the club has to offer,” she joked.…………Meanwhile, on the dance floor, Sophia was in her element. Her shiny brunette locks whipped through the air as she moved wildly to the music, her inhibitions drowned in liquor. Alessia watched from a distance, shaking her head in mild exasperation.“She’s going to do something reckless,” she muttered just as Sophia began to dry-hump a random man on the floor.“Excuse me, that’s my friend,” Alessia said sharply, pulling Sophia away.Sophia pouted, her eyes wide and pleading like a puppy’s. “You never let me have any
Villa Fiorita, meaning “The Flowering Villa”, lived up to its reputation. Alessia's mother, Rosa Rossini, was from a powerful ancient monarch family in Greece and happened to fall in love with Antonio Rossini, who at the time was a nobody. Antonio Rossini fought to become deserving of her, rising ranks to ranks before he met the Morano's and became a Consigliere. As a lavish wedding gift, he built an entire villa surrounded by all the exotic flowers that he could find in the world. He had once used all his powerful resources and connections to acquire the 'Queen of the Night’, a flower that blooms in the night and dies during the day. If there was a man driven and smitten by his wife, it was Antonio Rossini. …………..The car pulled into the heavily guarded Villa.The air was filled with sweet scents and warmth. Leonardo could imagine Alessia as a little girl growing up and running around in the field of flowers. The guards were shocked as they saw Salvador in the passenger side.
Grnnnnnn! Grnnnnnn! Alessia sprang up at the sound of the alarm. "No, no, no! You can't be serious, Alessia. What the heck?" She lightly slapped her flushed cheeks as she reminisced about yesterday's events. "Stupid jerk, who told him to be this attractive?" Alessia mumbled as she flipped the covers off her. As she glanced around the familiar room, it clicked: "Wait a minute, how the f*ck did I get home?" Alessia held her head in panic, trying to recall what happened after she left the club. "That scoundrel!" Alessia fumed, suddenly realizing she had gotten into his car and probably dozed off. "How did he know about my house, that stalker..." She dashed out to find out how the stalker passed her father's guards. "Aren't you a ray of sunshine this morning?" The voice startled Alessia, causing her to pause in her step. "I'm not in the mood for games, Marcello," Alessia said in a frustrated tone. Noticing that Marcello wanted to say something else, she continued, "Please su
Arrrrgh! Arrrrgh!Gut-wrenching screams filled the dimly lit basement. Death lurked around the grim walls and the air was filled with an overwhelming smell of blood, sweat, and human waste. This ominous room was Leonardo Morano's torture chamber.“Capo.” A chorus of voices snapped Leonardo Morano out of his thoughts. His men bowed deeply, fear etched on their faces as he entered. His heels clicked on the cold concrete, and his steps were slow but full of purpose, just like a predator coming for its prey.This was Leonardo Morano, in his full form and the Devil was out to play.The men could not help but shudder and feel a shred of pity for tonight’s victim. Suspended from the ceiling by heavy chains was a young man—barely recognizable as human. His once-toned skin was now marked with bruises and deep burns. Blood dripped from his fingers, where nails had been ruthlessly torn away, leaving raw, pulsing flesh behind. His head hung low, his body twitching involuntarily as the pain cour
Salvador was immediately taken aback and his hand froze in the air. He quickly recovered and barked orders telling the men to drop all weapons.Knock Knock Her white knuckles tapped lightly on his window. He could see the smug smile on her red juicy lips. “Roll down the Windows” “Yes Boss” came the reply and the windows were rolled down. “Hi Mr Fiance, I'm sorry I scratched your car a little, don't be mad okay?” Alessia was taunting him. He saw the defiance in her eyes and Cazzo!, he was turned on by her sheer fearlessness and audacity.“Now Now Mi Cara, my men would have put a bullet through your little skull for tailing me, so what do you think should be your punishment for this act?” Leonardo replied with a threatening tone, then tilted his head to the direction of a carefully hidden sniper.Alessia gasped. She had been so stupid. In her impulsiveness, she forgot that this man was not just her fiancé, but the Mafia Boss of this city. Leonardo saw the change in expression on her
Mia took a slow drag of the half-burnt cigarette, laughing hysterically as she saw the pictures of Antonio with her__ Layla. Her hands tightened in fury and the pictures crumpled under her palms. She knew exactly why he sent this.This was a reminder.A brutal, calculated reminder of her debt to the Moranos.Mia’s PastShe watched him as he walked through the doors of the Morano Mansion. He was no longer the weak little boy that she snuck food out for. In his place stood a man. Tall, broad-shouldered, his muscular arms flexing beneath the fabric of his fitted shirt and his dark hair fell lazily across his forehead.Leonardo Morano.She heard the rumours from the other maids, of how ruthless he was, carving up his enemies and leaving a bloodbath wherever he went. The rest shuddered in fear of him, But MiaMia was enthralled.He thrilled her. His very presence ignited something wild in her.Leonardo felt an intense gaze and he looked up, catching a familiar face staring at him. Her eyes
“Make way, Ex-Friend.”Alessia was bumped out of the way and brushed off by Sophia, her best friend, who was holding tons of shopping bags. More and more bags went past the huge archway door of Villa Fiorita before unveiling a surprise.“Aaaaah!”Alessia threw herself carefully into the outstretched arms as she squealed in happiness.Layla.“I missed you, Layla! How was the surgery?” Ten more questions followed as Alessia got quite carried away, trying to check up on her friend.Layla squirmed in Alessia’s arms; her best friend was literally suffocating her with love.“Aisssh, break it up, Al. You’re squishing our poor friend,” Sophia rolled her eyes as she took long strides, snatching Layla out of Alessia’s arms.Layla visibly released a deep breath.“Oh darling, I hugged you too tight. I just missed you!” Alessia’s lips trembled in excitement. She felt giddy and ecstatic seeing her friend after four whole years.“Ah, nice knowing you, Alessia. You have declared that you love Layla m
Alessia fought to snap her eyes open. The dull ache between her thighs was a reminder of what had happened the previous night. Propping her head up with her left arm as support under her chin, her eyes landed on the huge wall mirror beside the bed. Leonardo had made her face this mirror the entire time he took her.“Look, Topolina, watch how well you take my cock,” Leonardo had said, holding up her head to face the mirror as he rammed into her from behind. Alessia had watched in a mixture of horror and lust as his huge cock slipped into her warm hole. She saw how needy her expressions were, how she looked beneath him—begging for his cock, how her eyes rolled back, and how her lips quivered in pleasure.“Shhh,” Alessia patted her cheeks, trying to bring herself back to the present.Gosh, she was a mess. Her cheeks heated in embarrassment as she took in her state. Her hair was in full volume, curls sticking out in every direction. Her neck was covered in bite marks and hickeys. She furt
Roberto laughed manically as the remains of Levi were carried into the Rossini estate. In a way, she was family, having grown up in this massive villa surrounded by roses.He stepped forward, crouching near the bloodied mess wrapped in plastic. “Ah, Levi, Levi, Levi,” he drawled, shaking his head. “For someone so good at carving others, you sure didn’t see your own ending coming, huh?” His laughter echoed through the hall, dark and hollow.Alessia stood at the entrance, her chest tightening. The air felt suffocating. Levi wasn’t a saint, but she was never supposed to go out like this. Not skinned. Not butchered like an animal. Her fingers curled into fists.She turned on her heel and walked out, her mind racing. Someone had answers, and she was going to get them.The Sparrow was bustling with life. Alessia made her way through sweaty bodies and loud music to the last floor where the office was located. Guvano sat slumped against the dark shirvel chair, his face swollen, his arms heav
The body was skinned skillfully, stripped of its outer flesh, and the eyeballs had been pulled from their sockets. This was Levi’s psychotic signature. Yet, this was not Levi's handiwork. Someone else had gotten to them first. Leonardo Morano's grip tightened around his gun as he turned to face the now-empty chains that had once held Niccolo Romano—the traitor. His voice was deathly calm at first, but the room vibrated with his fury as he spoke. "You all mean to tell me that the Creek—a one-way-in-and-out area, thousands of miles away from civilization, surrounded by hundreds of men and drones—was breached? That someone walked in and walked out with a fucking living person weighing over 180 pounds, and not one camera or human caught a damn thing?" He fumed in anger, rage burning in his eyes. Leonardo's fingers twitched as he pointed his gun at the nearest man, the urge to pull the trigger and kill every single one of the incompetent fools was overpowering. Salvador
"Cazzo."Shards of glass went flying in all directions. The men standing around didn’t dare to breathe. The figure was pacing in anger, his hands pulled back against his obsidian-black hair.“Brother, they fucking crossed the line,” the figure—Marcello Rossini—growled. The Creek had been managed by the Rossinis, starting with Antonio before being handed down to Roberto, who was seated behind the wooden oak table in the office—an opposite of Marcello’s outburst.Only those who knew him well could tell that beneath the stone-cold face, a demon burned with fury.Roberto stared at the men in the room. His cold gaze pierced through them, making them shudder in fear. No one could tell what he was thinking.“We have a rat.” His voice was decibels below normal, yet dreadfully cold.Marcello kept silent the moment his older brother began to speak.Roberto continued, “So I brought in a cat.”The men glanced at each other in confusion, trying to decrypt his words.A figure stepped into the room.
She could hear the heavy footsteps and the opening of drawers. With her sense of sight restricted, her other senses became far more alert. Alessia felt goosebumps breaking out on her skin due to tension.She knew he was testing her. Waiting. Giving her a chance to back out.Leonardo stood still for minutes, taking in the sight in front of him. Her dark obsidian curls were the only covering on her skin; the rest of her toned body glistened in the light. He watched as her chest heaved in tension, as her toes curled in anticipation, her heavy, perky breasts pushed out, her pink, juicy areolas erect, waiting for his touch. Gosh, her p*ssy… He saw the long line of sweat that journeyed down the middle of her chest, down to the smooth labia, and soon disappearing into her smooth nectar.She was a work of art—ethereal and all his.Now, here she was, for him to ruin.He knew she was a submissive at heart. She always complained, but he knew how wet she got after getting a spanking. Alessia was a
"They have declared war, Capo. This time, the Creeks were attacked." The urgency and dread fell in heavy drops from the voice at the other end of the line.The muscles of his jaw constricted into an ugly, tight clamp. Leonardo Morano held the phone tightly, almost smashing the metal device in his iron grip. His expression darkened, and the temperature in the room dropped drastically.The Creeks were a stronghold and harbour under Morano control, where their ships containing drugs, weapons, and itineraries were placed. For someone to attack meant they had a f*cking rat."Get the profile of every man, woman, and anything breathing together and f*cking sniff out that rat," he barked, his voice menacingly low and laced with anger."Yes, Capo."Leonardo turned towards Salvador, who had been standing by the corner, not daring to breathe. "Send word to get the jet ready. Make sure no one knows we have left this island."Salvador nodded in a deep bow. "Yes, Capo." Turning quickly, he exited t
Alessia woke up once again, feeling like a truck had run through her.“Ugh! That bitch,” Alessia cursed in anger as she remembered how Valeria had drugged her.“Where am I?” Alessia stared at the white ceiling. Looking around, the room where she was held captive was different from the first room she had woken up in.Alessia looked at her arms and legs. “Strange, why didn’t they tie me up?”Not waiting any longer, Alessia dragged the white sheets off the bed to use as a makeshift rope.“Finally, my room-escaping skills will come in handy,” Alessia muttered to herself as she made the tight knot.She looked out of the window to gauge the distance, and her heart dropped.“Clouds? Why were there clouds?” Alessia’s knees buckled as she realized the answer—she was in a plane flying to an unknown destination.Alessia sat muddled in the corner when the door suddenly opened.“Good to see you are awake, Miss. Please have your breakfast.”The speaker was Salvador. Alessia trembled in fear as he p