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Matteo Salvatore

“Do you remember the wine we had in Milan?” she asked, flashing a smile that was clearly meant to feel intimate. “I thought we could relive that moment. Just, well... the non-alcoholic version. Because of the baby.”

Bianca swirled the glass between her fingers like it was some kind of irresistible charm. So confident. So... rehearsed.

Bitch.

I faked a look of surprise.

“How could I forget the baby?” I smiled back, like a man emotionally shattered, seeking comfort in the arms of his ex. “This wine is alcohol-free.”

She poured the ruby-colored liquid into our glasses and handed one to me. I clinked my glass against hers before taking a sip.

“To us,” she whispered.

“To us.”

We took the first sip. The wine was smooth, sweet. Completely harmless. No alcohol. No excuses.

She moved closer, resting her fingers on my shoulder.

“You’ve changed, Matteo. You’re more... vulnerable.”

I sighed and looked away. “I think Lily changed me.”

“She betrayed you,” Bianca snapped, hungry for
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    The girl looked at me, and her gaze said everything: Don’t breathe. Don’t move. Trust me.My hands were sweating around the knife. I had promised myself I wouldn’t hesitate—that I’d do whatever it took. But I never imagined I’d have to kill to survive.The door creaked, opening a few inches. The hallway light sliced across the floor like a thin, cruel blade. Someone’s shadow stretched across the floor.I positioned myself behind the wardrobe, the weapon still hidden beneath my shirt. The girl stood by the bed, pretending to straighten the sheets, her face calm—like an actress who had lived through that scene a thousand times. I admired her courage, even knowing she was trembling inside, just like me.Footsteps. One. Two. Closer.The doorknob turned again… and then the door closed slowly, without anyone entering.An unbearable silence filled the room. One second. Two. Three.“It was just someone checking the hallway,” she whispered. “But we have to go now. Or we’ll never get out.”I sw

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  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   38.

    Matteo Salvatore.Irina's voice still echoed down the hallway when I slammed the door shut. The hollow sound of the wood reverberated like an ending — the end of the lie, the end of the dirty game. Now, everything came down to one thing.Lily.She was alive. And in the hands of the dirtiest mafioso I'd ever known: Viktor Orlov.My blood boiled, but my body moved with precision. I couldn’t act out of anger — not now. I needed to be ice. Ice and steel.I descended the stairs with slow, calculated steps. Deep inside, everything in me screamed for urgency, for destruction, for vengeance. But I knew that if I let my instincts take over, I might lose her."Paolo!" I called, my voice sharp like a gunshot.He appeared in seconds, his expression alert."Don.""Summon the men. The best ones. We can't afford mistakes.""How many?""All who can be ready in fifteen minutes."He nodded but didn’t move."Is she okay?" he asked."She's alive. For now." I swallowed hard, the taste of rust in my worry.

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  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   39

    Lily MontgomeryThe greenhouse glass was fogged up from the cold and our ragged breathing. Sasha was trembling beside me, her eyes wide, her skin pale. I could smell the strong scent of herbs and damp earth, but also the metallic taste of fear in my mouth.Crouched behind a bench full of pots, I clutched the revolver, so tightly my fingers had gone numb.“He’s going to find us… he’s going to find us…” Sasha whispered, barely audible.“Shhh…” I pulled her close, pressing a finger to her lips. “Trust me. We’re getting out of here alive. All three of us.” I squeezed her hand.“Three?”“I’m pregnant,” I breathed out, like it was a nightmare I hadn’t fully accepted.But the truth was, even I didn’t trust myself at that moment.My heart was pounding so loudly I could swear the armed men outside could hear it.I looked up at the glass ceiling. No stars. No moon. Nothing.“If you’re really out there… listen to me,” I whispered, closing my eyes, praying. “Anything. A sign. Protect me and this

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  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   40

    “Will he survive?” asked Paolo, clutching Matteo’s hands. "Tell me he's going”.The tears wouldn’t stop. His blood still stained my fingers.Paolo knelt beside us, his eyes quickly analyzing the wound."We need to get him to the hospital right now. It looks like a graze... but he’s lost a lot of blood."I nodded, choking back a sob.I heard hurried footsteps approaching, and when I looked up, I saw Luigi.He came to me like a silent storm. There was blood on his shirt, soot on his face, and the hardened expression of a man who had just walked through hell."Daughter..." he whispered, and before I could say a word, he wrapped me in a tight, strong, almost desperate hug. "Are you okay? Are you hurt?"That gesture shattered me.I never imagined I’d feel safe in the arms of the man who had once filled me with so many doubts. But in that moment... he was just my father. And I needed him."I’m fine…" I murmured weakly. "It was Matteo... he saved my life."Luigi looked down at the body in my

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  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   41

    Lily MontgomeryThe room was too white. Too quiet.There was a machine beeping at regular intervals, like it was marking the time since my world had stopped.Matteo was lying there—his face pale, lips dry, and a thick bandage wrapped around his ribcage. The monitor beside him showed his heartbeat, and each one felt like a tiny spark of hope piercing my chest.I approached slowly, as if any sudden movement might shatter him.I sat on the edge of the bed and touched his hand. It was warm—thank God.“You promised you’d protect me,” I whispered, fighting the knot in my throat. “But no one promised I’d survive this.”I ran my fingers through his hair and took a deep breath.“I took the test,” I continued. “And it was positive.”I closed my eyes for a moment.“You’re going to be a father, Matteo.”A tear slipped down without my permission.“I know it sounds crazy. Everything went so wrong between us, from the very beginning… But there was love too. There was truth. And now there’s someone g

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  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   42

    Matteo SalvatoreThe mansion door opened slowly, as if the air inside was holding its breath too.I took the first step cautiously. The pain in my rib still throbbed, but it was bearable. The kind of pain that reminded me I was alive.As much as I was recovering, I wouldn't forget what Viktor did. He had messed with the wrong person, and he would get what was coming to him."Welcome back, boss," said Paolo, appearing in the hallway with his usual serious expression—but there was a hint of relief in his eyes.I nodded without wasting time."I want the house security doubled." I glanced around. "Orlov won't give up that easily. And we have other things to worry about.""I took care of the weapons shipments while you were in the hospital. We’ve got new satisfied clients.""Thanks for always having my back, Paolo." I hugged him."We’re famiglia, boss.""I know that.""The reports are already on your desk. We swept all the devices, and security’s been tripled. But we need to talk about oth

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  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   43

    I woke up before the sun rose, with a weight on my chest and the feeling that I needed to act. If this lawyer wanted to meet me, then that’s what I would do. Sasha was still with us for now. I had asked Matteo to hire a psychologist for her—she had been through too much. And I owed her my life. Everything was pushing me toward a place from which I might never return. I left Matteo sleeping. He was still weak, even though he tried to hide it. The driver took me to the address listed in the letter. The bodyguard Matteo had assigned to me looked around constantly. “I’m going in. You can stay here, thank you,” I whispered.“Mr. Salvatore asked me not to take my eyes off you,” he replied.I murmured, “Alright, you can come with me. But I’ll go in alone.”He nodded. I hated this life of being constantly watched.I expected an old, formal man, someone with an apathetic stare and folders under his arm. But that’s not what I found.The door to the old office opened, and for a

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  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   44

    I buttoned up my dress and stared at myself in the mirror.The bump was still impossible to notice.As I looked at my reflection, my thoughts spiraled — everything that was hurting me inside, and the things my grandfather, Dimitri, had told me about my father.The lights sparkled over the ballroom like stars reflected on a porcelain sea. Massive chandeliers hung from the vaulted ceiling while classical music filled the room with an untouchable air of sophistication.It was the party of the year. The annual Salvatore ball.Mandatory attendance. Masks optional. Fakeness guaranteed.I couldn’t stand it.Truth be told, I always preferred to stay tucked away between a laptop and a screen, writing.I descended the stairs with my head held high and a dress that looked like it had been sewn by angels — wine red, with a daring side slit and an open back, held only by delicate golden chains that shimmered under the light. My hair was styled into a low, elegant bun, leaving my neck exposed like

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  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   73

    The silence in the room was profound, filled only by the soft sound of my son's breathing. Leonardo was in my arms, and the warmth of his little body gave me a sense of peace I had never known before. He was feeding calmly, and as I looked at him, it was impossible not to think about how much my life had changed. Each beat of my heart felt lighter, stronger, as if I was finally beginning to live what was meant to be mine.I was breastfeeding my son, the little miracle I had dreamed of so much, the one I fought so hard to protect. He looked at me with his curious eyes, and I smiled, gently stroking his little head with my fingers. This was my world now. Nothing else mattered but him, the promise I made to myself to protect him at all costs. Everything I went through wouldn’t mean anything if I couldn’t give him a future without fear, without the shadows of the past.The door opened with a slight creak, and I didn’t need to look to know who it was. Matteo entered quietly, his presence a

  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   72

    The first cry of the baby cut through the night like a distant echo, but full of life. I couldn’t believe it. He was here. Our son. I had given birth in the middle of a war zone, in an improvised, dark warehouse, but the truth was that he was here, in my arms. I was exhausted, my body aching, but nothing else mattered now."You did it, Lily," Sasha whispered, also exhausted, as she adjusted the baby to my chest. "You brought him into the world."I looked at the small being in my arms, still in shock from what had just happened. The blood, the pain, the exhaustion... it all felt distant now. He was here. Our son. So fragile, yet so strong at the same time.He moved his tiny fingers, and as if he knew I was watching, he opened his eyes. Bright eyes, fixed on me. My eyes. My son.I was living what felt like a dream and, at the same time, a nightmare. The war was still out there, but I felt that, at that moment, the whole world had stopped. Nothing else mattered except him. The son I neve

  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   71

    The sound of the car flipping echoed through the night, a piercing crash that shattered the silence of the road. I accelerated, but the vehicle in front of me didn’t slow down, growing closer, the terror becoming more real by the second. When the last car turned the corner, its tires screaming in protest, I knew something was wrong. There was no time to wait anymore. The chase was no longer just about the truth. It was about Lily. And she was in danger.The phone vibrated on the back seat. A message from Sasha.“It’s happening. Lily’s in danger. Full force.”Panic gripped me instantly. Whatever had happened, I knew Andrei wouldn’t stop. He would never stop until he saw everyone who challenged him destroyed.The road seemed like a straight line to hell. I could see the last curve before I saw Lily’s car flying through the air. It was all I needed to understand what was happening. Lily was there, in the line of fire.“No, Lily, no,” I whispered, gripping the steering wheel.I placed my

  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   70

    Lily MontgomeryI took the last sip of coffee when I finished writing the letter. Each word seemed heavier than the one before, as if I were stitching a new identity for myself. The tarnished name, the murder accusation, the pain of everything I had been through... It was all about to be exposed. But the truth, as always, came at a price. And I knew it wouldn't be easy.In front of me, the evidence was spread out on the table—irrefutable documents, transcripts, contracts, Andrei Antonov's signature, and the involvement of the American senator. It was a key piece, but also a target. The shield I needed to protect myself also put me in the line of fire. I picked up the letter, my gaze fixed on the words I had written: "To the press, Today, at last, the truth will come to light. I, Lily Montgomery, was falsely accused of the death of my father, Luigi Romano. With the evidence now in hand, it is my duty to ensure that the truth is heard, without distortion or lies. I was not the one who c

  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   69

    Matteo Salvatore The night was loaded, like the barrel of a gun ready to fire.Fog crept between the old buildings of Jersey’s industrial port, where the meeting was set to take place. Russian mobsters, Italians, and a traitor with Antonov blood — all about to seal a pact.Dimitri stood beside me. Dark clothes, unshaven, eyes of a man who had buried more friends than he cared to count. We didn’t fully trust each other, but for Lily... we’d do anything.“You know this place?” I asked quietly.“I know every damn tile on this dock. I’ve killed men here. Almost died too.”“Great. Nostalgic.”“Focus, Salvatore. If we slip up tonight, there won’t be a second chance.”The warehouse was lit by cold fluorescent lights, two heavily armed guards at the entrance. We posed as smugglers from Poland, with fake documents and faces hidden beneath caps and scarves. The code was given. They let us in.Inside, the air was thick with cigar smoke and tension. Several men surrounded a long makeshift table

  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   68

    Lily MontgomeryThe rain fell in a fine mist over New York as I returned to the base. It wasn’t the same city it had been when all of this began. Now, every street seemed to hide a shadow, every alley, an informant. Lily was safe — for now. But nothing, absolutely nothing, had been resolved.The evidence I had handed her burned in my coat pockets like dynamite ready to explode. We knew the truth. We knew Andrei was behind Luigi’s fall, that he had orchestrated every move, every lie. But knowing wasn’t enough.We had to act.I stepped into the house that now served as Lily’s refuge. Renovated and guarded, it was a hideout disguised as a home, out of reach from the police and the eyes of the world. Lily was still considered a fugitive, and the last thing we could afford was to expose her.Paolo and Alessandra were in the map room, studying escape routes and potential strike points."Where’s Lily?" I asked, taking off my coat."In the war room. She’s with Dimitri," Alessandra replied. "T

  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   67

    The car moved silently along the dirt road cutting through the countryside, surrounded by tall trees and a low fog that looked like it came straight out of an old movie. Matteo drove with one hand, the other resting on my thigh, as if to remind me that we were still here. Together.“He’s going to test you,” I said, staring out the window. “He’ll provoke you. And if you respond, the war starts right there.”“He’s not the first father of a woman who’s hated me, ragazza,” Matteo replied with a crooked smile. “But maybe the first who commands a private army.”I frowned.“And who’s the other woman you had?”“I was joking, darling.”“He’s my grandfather. And if I love you, he’ll like you.”“And you trust him?” Matteo raised his eyebrows. “Even though his son set you up, and he faked his death for years, never reaching out to your mother?”It took me a moment to answer. Not because I wasn’t sure — but because the answer was deeper than simple words could express.“Yes, I trust him. He saved

  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   66

    The smell of coffee filled the kitchen like an old memory. Strong, bitter, comforting.Matteo was leaning against the doorframe, his hair still messy, shirt unbuttoned, and that look in his eyes—lighter, maybe... but only on the outside. Inside, I knew he still carried it all.I placed the cup on the table and slowly sat down, one hand resting instinctively on my belly. The baby moved, as if sensing the calm. Or maybe... knowing that his father was near.“There’s butter in the top cabinet,” I said, and he gave me a sideways smile, walking over with slow steps.“You’re telling me to get stuff in your kitchen?”“In my house. And yes. I’m in charge here.”Matteo let out a low laugh, grabbed the butter, and sat across from me.The silence between us wasn’t uncomfortable. It was heavy. Like we were both waiting for the other to break the peace before returning to reality.Because we both knew... what we had was beautiful. But everything outside of it… was still ugly.With the cup in my hand

  • In the arms of My mafia Ex   65

    Matteo Salvatore The first rays of sunlight slipped through the half-open curtain like silent hands, drawing golden lines across the sheets.The light touched her face before it reached mine.Lily.My chest loosened the moment I saw her. Sleeping. Breathing.But it didn’t last.She jolted awake, and before I could say a word, her arm swung around my neck and pressed tight. Her knee came up, ready to defend.“Lily!” I choked out. “It’s me!”Her eyes widened. Her muscles froze for a second... and then she let go.She pulled back, panting, her eyes full of panic.“I’m sorry… God… I—” She covered her face with both hands. “I thought—”“It’s okay.” I adjusted myself on the bed, rubbing my neck. “You were alone for a long time.”She didn’t answer. Just sat at the edge of the bed, like she was still trying to convince her body it was finally safe.“You’ve really changed, huh?” I murmured, trying to soften things, but it didn’t come out the way I meant.“Yes,” she said, still not looking at

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