Minutes passed and nobody said anything, the shock still evident in all their faces. It was as if time had frozen, and they were all trapped in this moment of utter disbelief."How could you, Father?!" Namiro exclaimed, her voice trembling with rage. She stared at her father in disgust, as tears ran down her eyes, she couldn't believe that her dad could do this to her mother. “Calm down Namiro, your dad..” Terrone tried to say but Namiro cut him off before he could finish..“Don't you dare tell me what to do, aren't you ashamed that you have a wife, but they're Lusting over my father.” She spat her voice venomous as ever, causing Terrone to flinch backwards.Romario sighed, he couldn't believe this but he couldn't deny that his father's friendship with Jose had always been a strange one. He had nothing against homosexuals, but in this Mafia world, it was hugely frowned upon and seen as a weakness.Leonardo stared at Romario, they both understood each other's thoughts instantly…"We n
Allison's POV I had lost all sense of time, trapped in the cold, damp dungeon. The only sound was the steady drip of water from the leaky roof, echoing off the cement walls. My thoughts swirled, suffocating me.The jingling of keys broke the silence, and I fixed my gaze on the door. Carlos entered, carrying a food tray, his expression a mix of disappointment and disbelief. He placed the tray on the ground, his eyes locked on mine."Carlos, please believe me," I pleaded, desperation creeping into my voice. "I was framed. I would never blackmail the Masters."Carlos shook his head, his expression unyielding. "Allison, what were you thinking?" he asked, his tone laced with skepticism.I shook my head, trying to convince him. "I would never do that, Carlos. You have to believe me." But he scoffed, his disbelief evident.“How can I believe you Allison? They were evidence. I thought that David’s death should have been a lesson to everybody that the Ndrangheta's aren’t to be messed with.” C
Allison POV Earlier;I didn't know when I fell asleep on the the cold floor, the clicking of shoes and the sound of the door opening woke me up. I felt cold water being poured on my face, I jumped up and stilled at Kate, who was smirking.“Tch, tch, baby sister, you have always been so stupid” Kate taunted me, I swallowed as I shivered. “Awnn poor Allison”.I backed away from my cell door when I saw Kate coming closer to me. Kate grabbed my hair harshly and banged it on the wall. “Stop..it.. hurts” I winced in pain as I bit her hand to let me go, she glared at me before laughing.“Don't worry, I am not here to hurt you, but help you” Kate said to me, I shook my head, I didn't believe her. Kate had always supported my parents to hurt me, so why help me now. Kate sighed when she saw the disbelief flash through my eyes, she rolled her eyes before shoveling her hands into her pocket.I saw her with a bunch of keys in her hand, “if I let you out, run, don't look back” Kate said to me be
Allison POVI stared at the unmoving body before I ran to turn on the light, revealing Master Romario. How did he find me? I had thought I'd escaped.Earlier, I'd heard the sound of my door being picked, which prompted me to grab my nightstand, thinking it was a thief. when I heard footsteps and a soft whisper: "Rommy...Romario." It was Namiro's voice. My heart raced as I realized they were both here to kill me.I tensed and rushed to lock the door again. I hid Master Romario's body under the bed and retreated to the toilet, holding my breath as I heard footsteps approaching the room. I peeked out to see Namiro, looking confused. "Was it room 23 or room 24?" she whispered to herself before leaving the room.I sprinted out of the toilet and dragged Master Romario from under the bed, the movement jolting him awake. I rushed to the other side of the room to grab his gun, pointing it at him."Don't come any closer or I'll shoot!" I threatened, trying to sound brave despite my trembling v
Allison POV"I saw Rosita going through my stuff last night, but she said she was looking for something. She didn't take anything," I explained to Romario.Romario furrowed his brows. "Has she been behaving suspiciously lately?""Well, she hasn't been hanging out with us as usual, and we rarely see her," I replied.Romario nodded, pacing around the room, deep in thought. "This Rosita girl is very suspicious," he said finally.I shook my head in disbelief. "Rosita is my friend, and I trust her. There must be another logical explanation for her behavior."The master scoffed at my words. "Don't trust people so blindly, pet. They will betray you."I nodded, his words sinking in. The silence between us wasn't as awkward as I expected, despite the looming death threat.“Let's go back to the manor tomorrow morning, it's very late now,” the master said at last. I was scared but I trusted his judgment better than mine, “stay here I would go talk to Namiro” “Yes Master” I replied, Romario smil
Allison felt like collapsing from the heart-wrenching pain, but Romario's gentle squeeze on her hand gave her the comfort and strength she needed. Meanwhile, Master Terrone demanded, "For the last time, Rosita, who are you working for?" Rosita glanced around nervously, swallowing hard. Jose handed Terrone his gun, which he pointed at Rosita's head. "I'll count to five. If you don't talk, I'll blow your head off." Rosita trembled with fear, pleading with Allison to intervene, but Allison turned away. Terrone counted, "Five... four...". “three... two” Master Terrone counted, everyone was watching the display with keen interest and concentration.Rosita opened her mouth to speak, but before she could, Namiro shot her, splattering blood everywhere. The room erupted in screams of shock and panic, but Namiro remained unmoved, “why the hell did you do that? She would have told us who she was working for” Jose scolded his daughter.Namiro rolled her eyes and gazed at Rosita's lifeless body
Allison POVIt's been weeks since Rosita's untimely demise, to say it's been hard to cope without her was a understatement. Emily, Anastasia and I found comfort and solace in each other. And this week I was slowly finding my joy and feet back again. "Allison, focus!" the head maid scolded, as usual. I just laughed it off, thinking that some things never change. I was clearing the fields with Matilda, since Maria had been absent for weeks. It was odd, but I didn't want to concern myself with that right now. After finishing my task, I watered the garden, which Matilda had trimmed that morning. As I entered Master Romario's room, I couldn't help but smile a little. He had suddenly become a source of comfort instead of fear. I knocked twice, and when I heard "come in," I entered. Romario's chiseled, tattooed chest flashed before my eyes, and I felt a flush rise to my cheeks. "My face is up here, pet," Romario teased, chuckling at my embarrassment. He turned to select his suit for work
Allison POV Dear Allison,By the time you're reading this letter, I'm already gone. I'm writing this with a heavy heart, filled with regret and sorrow. I'm so sorry for what I did to you, for betraying your trust. But I had no choice. I was threatened, Allison. They said they would harm my family, kill them, if I didn't do their bidding.I know this is no excuse, but I was desperate. I didn't want to lose the people I love. And so, I did what they asked, even though it went against everything I believed in. I'm so sorry, Allison, You deserved better from me.Yours always,Rosita.Tears rushed down my eyes and I didn't bother to stop it, how did this letter get into my room? A knock on the door got my attention and I immediately wiped my eyes and opened the door. Maria was staring at me with heavy eye bags, “I waited for your to finish reading the letter…Rosita left it in my drawer.”“So..you..left the letter for me?” I asked her, Maria nodded as she wiped the tears falling from her
ROMARIO POVI woke up alone, assuming Allison had gone to do her chores. She insisted on it to quell the rumors spreading through the manor. Her determination to maintain appearances was admirable, but I wished she wouldn't feel obligated.Stretching, I headed to my father's office, curious about the news he promised. Hopefully, it was about the elusive mole Ken had been searching for. That traitor had been evading detection for far too long.As I entered, my father's gloomy expression matched the somber mood that had plagued him since Jose's departure. His eyes seemed to hold a perpetual shadow."Good morning," I greeted, taking a seat opposite him.He merely hummed, his eyes fixed on some unseen point, his brow furrowed.I rolled my eyes. "What's this meeting about?"Tristan's expression darkened, his voice laced with anger. "You tell me... You've been frolicking with that so-called pet slave of yours all over town."I sensed a lecture brewing."Why do you want to disgrace our fami
ALLISON POV I slowly opened my eyes to find myself nestled in Romario's bed, my face buried in the warm nook of his neck. His hand rested comfortably on my waist, a gentle reminder of his presence. This had been our sleeping position for weeks now, and I couldn't help but savor every moment of it. The familiarity of his scent, the rhythm of his breathing, and the security of his embrace all combined to create a sense of tranquility I'd never known before."Pet, are you awake?" Romario's low, husky voice snapped me out of my reverie, sending shivers down my spine.I stretched my body like a languid cat, arching my back and extending my limbs. Then, I turned to him, my eyes locking onto his. "Good morning, Master," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.Romario's gaze held mine for a moment before he placed a gentle kiss on my forehead. His lips lingered, sending warmth spreading through my entire body. Then, he stood up, his movements fluid and deliberate, and headed to the bath
THIRD PERSON POV An unsettling silence enveloped the manor as Jose stormed out, leaving a trail of chaos in his wake. Romario swiftly intervened, dispersing the gathered maids back to their duties.Meanwhile, Leonardo rushed to Tristian's aid, helping him up from the floor where Jose's violent outburst had left him with a broken nose."Let's get you to your room," Leonardo suggested.As they navigated the corridors, Romario's mind reeled with questions. Who was this Gracia that Jose had passionately referred to as his "everything"? Why would Jose have someone else when he and Tristian had been together for over twenty years?Upon reaching Tristian's room, Leonardo gently laid him down on the bed."Thanks for your help, you can leave now," Tristian said.Romario's eyes widened in disbelief."We're not going anywhere until you explain what just happened," Romario insisted.Leonardo nodded in agreement, but Tristian's expression remained resolute, his eyes guarded."It's none of your bu
ROMARIO POVI sat at my desk, engrossed in paperwork, when a knock interrupted my focus."Come in, the door's open," I muttered, not bothering to look up.Ken pushed the door open, escorting a shivering man into my office.My brow furrowed in confusion as I set aside my pen."Who is this?" I demanded, eyeing the trembling individual.Ken stepped forward."This is the gold dealer, Boss," he replied.My expression transformed into pure rage as I rose from my chair.This was the man responsible for jeopardizing our alliance with the Genovese family.I strode toward him, my voice menacing."So, you're the one who thought he could deceive me," I sneered.The old man quivered."We paid you for the purest gold, yet you delivered fake," I accused.He shook his head frantically."I swear on my life, I gave your second-in-command the real gold chain," he pleaded.I scoffed at his feeble attempt to deflect blame."Your life was forfeit the moment you decided to double-cross me," I growled.The m
ALLISON POV "Get your lazy bones to work!" Mera snarled, her sharp tone slicing through my thoughts like a razor. I shot her a withering glare before trudging towards the kitchen, tasked with preparing breakfast alongside Emily. My feet felt heavy, weighed down by the turmoil brewing within. As I walked, I made sure to steer clear of Master Romario's path. For over a week, I had been avoiding him, haunted by the head maid's ominous warning: "He'll discard you like the others." Those words echoed in my mind like a malevolent mantra, fueling my deepest fears. What if I wasn't enough? What if Romario tired of me, just like he had with the others? The kitchen's warmth enveloped me, but my thoughts remain icy. "You're burning the sausages!" Emily shrieked, rushing to extinguish the flames dancing in the pan. I apologized profusely, my face burning with embarrassment, as I opened the windows to clear the smoke. Emily's worried gaze met mine, her brow furrowed. "What's wrong?
ROMARIO POV I woke up to the warm sunlight peeking through the blinds, illuminating my lavish bedroom. Stretching my arms, I tossed off the covers and swung my legs over the side of the bed. Today was the party in Mexico. My mind drifted to Allison, my pet. Lately, she'd been avoiding me, and I couldn't understand why.As I packed my bag, my thoughts lingered on Allison's captivating eyes. What had driven her away?Just as I zipped my bag shut, a knock at the door broke the silence."Boss, your private jet is ready," Ken, my pilot, announced."Give me a sec," I replied, grabbing my bag.I took one last glance around the room, ensuring I hadn't forgotten anything."Ready," I said, opening the door.Ken nodded and took my bag. "We need to move if we want to make our Mexico City deadline."I nodded and followed Ken out the door.The warm sun hit me as we stepped onto the tarmac. My sleek private jet awaited, engines humming."All set, boss?" Ken asked.I nodded and boarded the jet.As
Leonardo POV My mind was filled with rage was I saw my brother, Ramiro sharing a kiss with Kate, I felt like slamming him into a world but I just ignored both of them and left to the front yard. I rushed into my car and drove out of the manor, the guards at the door were giving me weird stares but I paid them no mind. Life wasn't fair to me at all. I am Leonardo Ndrangheta, the second son of Terrone Ndrangheta, the useless son as most people like to whisper behind my back. I have always lived in the shadow of Romario, he is better than me in every aspect, and that infuriates me.I drove to the nightclub, “Favre” is the most popular club in this side of Italy, the owner is my bestfriend; Vinnie Paz. As I moved inside the club making sure to avoid the sweaty bodies, I made my way to the VIP section and sat there. I called the waiter to give me his strongest drink, I had also drank four shots of tequila when Vinnie rushed to my side and seized the fifth glass. “Give it back!” I push
Allison POVWeeks have passed since Venita's death, and while Master Romario tries to hide it, I can tell it still affects him. However, he seems to have moved on. As I cleaned the sitting room, Kate glared at me, but remained silent. When I mentioned her threats to Master Romario, he told her to leave me alone, and she's been doing that for over a month now. I've almost forgotten she lives in the manor.Today, I noticed Kate was having issues with Master Leonardo, who's been giving her icy glares all morning. "Master Leonardo, here's the water you requested," I said, handing it to him. He took it and drank, then smashed the glass on the floor, startling Kate and me. "That's how shattered I feel because of you!" he screamed at Kate before storming out.Kate rolled her eyes completely looking unfazed by his actions, and muttered, “he's such a drama queen”. I cleaned the broken glasses making sure none pierced into my skin. Kate concentrated on her movie and kept laughing completely
Romario POVI sat in the police van, my hands cuffed behind my back, struggling to understand the surreal situation. Venita's sudden death didn't make sense, and I couldn't believe Officer Naveen had arrested me for her murder. The throbbing headache worsened due to the siren noise, making it hard to think clearly.My dad tried to reassure me, "Stay strong, Mario. I'll call Steven and he would sort this out." I nodded, overwhelmed by the pain and unable to respond. I glanced at my pet, seeing tears fill her eyes, and muttered to myself, "Don't cry, baby. Pretty girls should never cry." But I knew no one heard me. The events of the past few hours seemed like a blur, and I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. I knew I needed to stay strong and focus on clearing my name, but the pain and uncertainty made it difficult to think straight.Officer Naveen exchanged words with my dad before we drove off in the police van. I leaned my head against the window glass, staring at the passing