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Chapter 102: The Fortress of Shadows

Penulis: Grace c. Eze
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-02-12 21:43:45

The night was thick with an unsettling silence as Emilia and Leo navigated through the winding forest paths, their footsteps muffled by the soft earth beneath them. The only sound that broke the stillness was the occasional rustling of leaves, and the distant howl of wolves in the distance. Despite the eerie calm, Emilia’s heart raced. Every muscle in her body was taut with anticipation and fear. The fortress Selene’s prison was just ahead.

“Are you sure about this?” she asked Leo, her voice barely above a whisper.

Leo glanced at her, his face tense. “I’ve never been more sure of anything in my life.”

But Emilia couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong. There had been too many twists and turns in this story. It felt like they were walking into a trap, one that had been set years ago.

“Stay close,” Leo added, his voice urgent. “Once we get inside, it’s going to get messy.”

As they approached the outer walls of the fortress, they could see the shadowy figures of gua
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  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 103: The Shaking Grounds

    The walls of the fortress groaned under the force of the tremors. Emilia staggered, struggling to keep her balance as the ground continued to shake beneath her feet. The dust from the crumbling stone walls rained down, and the air grew thick with the scent of burning wood. Leo grabbed her arm, pulling her toward a nearby pillar for support. “Stay close,” Leo urged, his voice strained as he fought to maintain his footing. “We need to get out of here now.” Emilia nodded, her heart racing. The events had escalated so quickly, and the danger felt more tangible than ever. The leader’s words still echoed in her mind: This was only the beginning. Suddenly, the door they had entered through slammed shut with a deafening noise. The locking mechanism clicked, trapping them inside the room. Panic surged through Emilia’s chest, and she turned to Leo. “We’re trapped,” she said, her voice tight with fear. Leo’s face was hard, his jaw clenched as he quickly surveyed the room. “Not for long

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  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 104: The Awakening Darkness

    Emilia’s eyes flickered open, the world around her a haze of shadows and dim light. Her head pounded as though someone had struck her with a hammer. She blinked, her vision slowly focusing. She was no longer in the crumbling fortress but lying on a cold, stone floor. The air was thick and damp, and the distant sound of dripping water echoed through the space. “Leo?” she gasped, her voice hoarse. She tried to sit up but winced as a sharp pain shot through her side. “Emilia,” Leo’s voice answered, softer than usual. She turned her head to see him kneeling beside her, his face bruised but determined. “You’re awake.” Her heart skipped a beat. “What happened? Where are we?” Leo glanced around, his expression unreadable. “I’m not sure. We were caught in a spell. I think… I think we were brought here.” Emilia’s mind raced as she tried to piece together what had happened. The woman. The staff. The dark magic. They’d been so close to escaping, yet now they were trapped once more. The

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  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 105: The Illusion Unveiled

    Emilia felt the air shift, and with it came a deep sense of foreboding. The woman, her eyes glowing with an ethereal light, stood before them, her presence so powerful that it seemed to distort the very space around her. "You shouldn't have come here," the woman said, her voice carrying the weight of centuries. Her smile was both mesmerizing and terrifying. Leo stepped in front of Emilia, his body tense and ready to defend her. "Who are you?" His voice was steady, but there was an undercurrent of uncertainty, a crack in his usual confidence. The woman tilted her head, studying them both as if they were nothing more than ants in her path. "You don't remember, do you?" she asked softly, almost pityingly. "It’s been so long, but it seems you’ve both forgotten what you once were."Emilia’s heart raced. What was she talking about? They had been through so much already, but this woman and her cryptic words were something else entirely."Leo," Emilia whispered, her hand gripping his arm t

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  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 106: Echoes of the Past

    Emilia's breath hitched in her chest as she tried to steady herself, but the room felt like it was spinning. Leo stood beside her, his hands trembling, his eyes still clouded with the memories that had surfaced. The weight of what they had just seen pressed down on her, suffocating her in a way that was far worse than any physical pain. "What does it mean, Leo?" Emilia whispered, her voice barely audible, as though speaking louder would make the world around her crack even further. "What truth? What have we forgotten?"Leo’s gaze was distant, his focus lost somewhere far beyond the chamber they stood in. His hand clutched his chest as if trying to hold onto the fragments of himself that were slipping away. "I don’t know, Emilia," he murmured. "But whatever it is... it’s going to change everything. We were more than just survivors in this world. We were... something else."Emilia’s heart skipped a beat at his words. Something else? What did that even mean? They had always fought side

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  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 107: Into the Abyss

    The void pressed against Emilia like an invisible weight, the voice’s haunting words echoing in her ears. She stood frozen, her mind spinning, unable to comprehend where she was or what had just happened. The air felt thick, suffocating her with every breath she took. She wanted to call for Leo again, but something about the voice’s tone made her pause. It was as if this place had ears of its own. "You must face the truth of your existence," the voice had said. But what is the truth? What did it mean? A faint glow appeared in the distance, a small, pulsing light that seemed to call to her. Emilia hesitated, fear gripping her chest, but the alternative of staying in this endless darkness was worse. She took a tentative step forward, then another, her movements slow and cautious. Each step seemed to ripple through the void, the ground beneath her feet shifting like liquid, yet somehow solid enough to hold her. The light grew brighter with every step she took, its glow warm and inv

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  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 108: Shattered Memonries

    The void remained oppressive, wrapping Emilia in an unrelenting embrace of silence and darkness. With the first glowing fragment clutched tightly in her hand, she pressed forward, her steps slow but deliberate. Each fragment in the distance shimmered faintly, like stars scattered across a desolate sky. Her resolve burned brightly now, fueled by the fleeting glimpse of Leo fighting in the ruins. She had no time to waste each second in this void felt like a cruel eternity. As Emilia approached the next fragment, her breath caught. Unlike the first, this one pulsed erratically, almost as if alive, reacting to her presence. She hesitated, her instincts warning her of the unknown. But curiosity and desperation outweighed her fear. Reaching out, her fingers brushed the fragment, and a cold shock surged through her body. The world around her shifted once again, dragging her into another vision. She found herself standing in a grand hall, its walls adorned with tapestries of battles a

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  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 109: The Battle for Light

    The void roared around Emilia as the shadowy figure lunged at her, its form a shifting, writhing mass of darkness. She barely had time to react before it was upon her, its cold, clawed hands reaching for the glowing fragment in her grasp. “No!” Emilia shouted, pulling back just in time. She stumbled, clutching the fragment tightly against her chest, its faint warmth her only anchor in this oppressive abyss. The figure hissed, its voice a chorus of whispers that echoed all around her. “You think you can defy us? The darkness is in your blood.” “I don’t care what’s in my blood!” Emilia snapped, her voice trembling but defiant. “I’ll fight it. I’ll fight you!” The figure laughed a hollow, bone-chilling sound. Then, without warning, it attacked again, faster this time. Emilia ducked, the claws missing her by inches, but she knew she couldn’t keep evading forever. She needed to do something, anything. Her thoughts raced as she tightened her grip on the fragment. The light within

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  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 110: Light and Shadows Collide

    The blinding white light engulfed Emilia, and for a brief moment, everything seemed to stand still. She felt weightless, as though she were suspended between two worlds. The warmth of the fragment pulsed in her hand, guiding her as the darkness roared behind her, desperate to reclaim what she had taken.When the light receded, Emilia found herself in a vast expanse of golden fields that stretched endlessly in all directions. The contrast was jarring, gone were the suffocating shadows and oppressive void. In their place was an almost serene stillness. But Emilia could find no comfort in it. Her heart pounded as she turned, searching for any sign of Leo.“Leo!” she called out, her voice breaking. The golden field absorbed her cries, offering no echo, no answer. She clutched the fragment tightly, tears streaming down her face. The pain of losing him was unbearable, an ache that settled deep in her chest.She dropped to her knees, her mind replaying the moment he pushed her forward. He ha

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  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 193: A New Dawn

    The morning sun bathed the city in golden hues, casting long shadows on the empty streets as Selene stood on the balcony of their new safehouse. The weight of the past months seemed to have lifted, replaced with the promise of a future she had only dreamed of. The battle with Damien was over. The victories, the sacrifices, the pain they had all led to this moment.Beside her, Leo stood in quiet contemplation, his hand gently resting on her shoulder. They had fought side by side through unimaginable trials, and now, as the world began to heal around them, they could finally breathe easy. The victory had come at a great cost, but they had emerged stronger, united."It's over, Selene," Leo whispered, his voice full of both relief and disbelief. "We did it."Selene smiled softly, turning to face him. "We did. But we wouldn't be without each other."Her gaze softened, memories of the dark times still fresh in her mind, but now tinged with a sense of peace. "I thought I'd lost everything,"

  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 192: The Legacy Left Behind

    The air in the hideout was tense, filled with an uneasy silence that seemed to press on everyone’s shoulders. Selene sat at the head of the table, a map of the city spread out before her. Red markers indicated the known locations of Damien’s operations, but there were gaps and dangerous blind spots they hadn’t been able to infiltrate. Mira leaned against the wall, arms crossed tightly over her chest. "We can’t just wait for Damien to strike again. He’s regrouping, and we all know he’s planning something big." Selene nodded, her fingers tracing one of the red markers. "That’s why we need to move first. We’ll hit this location tonight. If Damien’s there, we’ll end this once and for all." Leo frowned, his gaze flickering between Selene and the map. "It’s risky. He’ll be expecting us to retaliate." "Which is why we’ll be unpredictable," Selene replied, her tone firm. She looked up at the team, determination blazing in her eyes. "We’ve come too far to stop now." As night fell, th

  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 191: Into the Lions Den

    See who had been trailing behind to ensure they wouldn’t be caught off guard. The tables turned in an instant as gunfire erupted from both sides. Selene dove behind a stack of crates, her heart racing as bullets whizzed past her. She quickly assessed the situation: her team was outnumbered, but with their reinforcements, the odds weren’t as dire as they had initially seemed. "Leo, take the left flank!" she shouted, her voice cutting through the chaos. "Mira, cover the rear!" Leo nodded, his movements swift and calculated as he led a small group to attack from the side. Mira stayed close to Selene, her aim precise as she picked off enemies one by one. Damien, however, remained calm in the middle of the fray. He barked orders to his men, his confidence unshaken even as his forces began to dwindle. "You think this will stop me?" Damien yelled over the gunfire. "This is just the beginning!" Selene’s blood boiled at his arrogance. She broke from her cover, charging toward him w

  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 190: The Web Tightens

    The air in the hideout was tense, thick with suspicion. Selene had barely slept, her mind replaying Victor’s warnings and the events of the previous night. Every glance exchanged among the team seemed loaded with unspoken accusations. The walls of trust that once bound them together were crumbling, brick by brick. Leo entered the room, his face etched with concern. "Selene, we need to talk." Selene folded her arms, her gaze unwavering. "About what?" He hesitated, then closed the door behind him. "Victor’s presence is causing more harm than good. Mira’s on edge, and the others are starting to question your decisions." Selene’s jaw tightened. "And you? Are you questioning me too?" Leo stepped closer, his voice soft but firm. "I trust you. Always. But I don’t trust him. You’re letting him stay here, and we don’t even know if he’s telling the truth." Selene sighed, the weight of leadership pressing down on her. "I don’t trust him either, but if there’s even a chance he knows s

  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 189: Rise from the Ashes

    The tension within the hideout had grown unbearable. Every glance felt scrutinizing, every word dissected for hidden meanings. The idea of a traitor among them was like poison seeping into their unity. Selene sat in the corner, her arms crossed, trying to piece together the events at the warehouse. The man’s cryptic words haunted her: “Someone close to you.” Leo placed a cup of tea on the table in front of her, his expression soft but laced with worry. "You’ve been quiet since last night. What’s on your mind?" Selene shook her head, avoiding his gaze. "Just trying to make sense of it all. If there’s really a mole, they’ve been hiding in plain sight. And that terrifies me." Leo crouched beside her, his hand brushing hers. "We’ll figure it out. But we have to stick together, Selene. Doubting each other will only make us weaker." His touch sent a wave of warmth through her, a rare reprieve from the chaos around them. For a brief moment, she allowed herself to lean into his presen

  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 188: A Destiny Fulfilled

    The air was tense as Selene paced back and forth in the dimly lit cabin they had chosen as their temporary hideout. The events of the last mission had left the group battered and divided. Trust, which had been their strongest weapon, was now fragile. Selene clenched her fists, her mind racing with thoughts of betrayal. Leo watched her from the corner, his gaze soft but worried. "Selene, you need to rest. We can't think straight when we're this wound up." Selene stopped and turned to him, her voice sharp. "Rest? How can I rest when someone out there is feeding information to our enemies? Anton’s death should have ended this, but it's like the nightmare won’t stop." Mira sat at the table, her fingers tapping nervously against her coffee cup. "We have to figure out who’s behind this. The ambush at the docks wasn’t random. Someone knew exactly where we’d be." As the group debated, a heavy silence fell over them. Suspicion lingered in every glance. The team had always relied on eac

  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 187: The Edge of Redemption

    Smoke filled the air as the confrontation with Anton’s men reached its peak. Selene steadied herself, her breathing ragged, as she scanned the advancing group. Anton’s smug smile only fueled her determination. Leo stood beside her, his knuckles white as he gripped his weapon, while Mira leaned weakly against a tree, still recovering but clutching a dagger. "Ready to die for this?" Anton called out, his voice laced with mockery. Selene’s eyes narrowed. "I’m ready to fight for what’s right. Can you say the same?" Anton’s men began to spread out, forming a semicircle around them. The tension was palpable, the only sounds were the crackle of flames from the explosion and the distant rustling of leaves. Leo nudged Selene. "We need to split their focus. If we stay bunched up, we’re sitting ducks." Selene nodded, her mind racing. "You take the left flank. I’ll handle the right. Mira, stay hidden and only attack if you have a clear shot." Mira nodded weakly, her eyes filled with d

  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 186: A Fragile Alliance

    The forest was deathly quiet after the ambush. Selene and Leo moved cautiously, their weapons drawn, scanning the shadows for any signs of danger. The betrayal by Elias had left Selene’s heart fractured, but there was no time to dwell on it. Every step forward was a gamble, but staying still was no longer an option. Leo walked ahead, his sharp gaze darting from tree to tree. "We need to find a secure location before they regroup. Anton won't let this go." Selene followed closely, her thoughts a whirlwind of emotions. Anger simmered beneath her skin, bubbling over every time she replayed Elias's betrayal in her mind. Yet, a sliver of doubt remained. Was his betrayal absolute, or was there something more to his actions? "You’re too quiet," Leo said, glancing back at her. "What am I supposed to say?" she snapped, her voice sharper than she intended. "Is everything fine? That Elias didn’t just sell us out to the enemy?" Leo sighed but didn’t respond. He knew her anger wasn’t dir

  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 185: Betrayal in the Shadow

    The forest was eerily silent as Selene and Elias pressed forward, the weight of the explosion still heavy in their minds. Selene’s thoughts were a tangled mess of guilt, worry, and suspicion. The farther they went, the more the unease in her chest grew. Elias walked slightly ahead, his movements calculated and purposeful. She kept her distance, her grip tightening on her weapon. The memory of his hesitation earlier gnawed at her like a persistent itch. "Where are we even going?" Selene finally asked, her voice breaking the tense silence. Elias glanced over his shoulder, his expression calm but unreadable. "There’s another safe house a few miles from here. We’ll regroup there." "Did Leo mention it in his plan?" she probed, her tone laced with doubt. "He didn’t have time," Elias replied smoothly, though his gaze flickered for a brief second. "It’s something only a few of us know about." Selene’s jaw clenched. The logical part of her mind wanted to accept his explanation, but

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