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Chapter 42: The Price of Power

Penulis: Grace c. Eze
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-01-22 00:25:14

The air around Eli crackled with energy, his body trembling with an intensity that seemed both terrifying and unnatural. His glowing eyes fixed on Selene, and for a moment, she felt as if he wasn’t the same person who had been by her side through all of this.

“Eli?” Her voice was barely a whisper as she crawled toward him, fear creeping into her chest. “What’s happening to you?”

His smile twisted into something far more sinister. “What’s happening to me?” he repeated, his voice low and chilling. “I’ve finally realized the true power I’ve been seeking.”

Selene’s heart pounded. This wasn’t Eli. It couldn’t be. She had seen the way he had fought to protect her, the way he had cared for their group. This… this was something else entirely. Something that felt wrong.

The others slowly regained their senses, their faces filled with confusion and fear. Aria was the first to stand, her eyes darting from Selene to Eli, then to the relic still glowing in his hand.

“What did you do?” Aria asked,
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  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 43: The Dark Awakening

    The figure before them was nothing like anything they had ever seen. It towered over them, its form shrouded in a swirling mass of shadow. The air was thick with an unsettling energy, making it almost impossible to breathe. Selene’s heart hammered in her chest, her mind racing for answers. She could feel the cold, menacing power radiating from the creature, and her body instinctively recoiled.“What is that thing?” Aria whispered, her voice trembling with fear.Leo’s face was pale, his hands clenched into fists. “This… this isn’t what we signed up for,” he muttered. “We need to get out of here. Now.”Selene glanced at Eli, but he was still kneeling on the ground, his body shuddering as if he were struggling to maintain control. The relic lay discarded beside him, its glow fading.“We can’t just leave him,” Selene said, her voice shaky. “He’s still in there somewhere. I know it.”Aria and Leo exchanged uncertain glances. But even they couldn’t deny the danger that the dark figure posed

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  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 44: Shattered Realities

    Selene’s breath caught in her throat as Eli stepped toward her, his form distorted by the dark power that now consumed him. His eyes glowed with an eerie, unnatural light, and his once familiar features seemed to shift and distort with each step he took. It was as though the Eli she knew was no longer there, replaced by something far darker.“Eli, please, what happened?” Selene’s voice trembled as she tried to keep her distance, though her heart screamed for him to be the person she remembered.His lips curled into a grin, though it was devoid of warmth, of any hint of the Eli she had known. "You wanted to save me, Selene," he said, his voice deep and almost unrecognizable. "But now, look what you've done. You released me from my chains."Selene’s stomach twisted. “I never wanted this. I just wanted to help you, to bring you back.” She took a cautious step forward, trying to reach out to the person he once was. "Eli, fight it! You don't have to do this."But Eli's laugh was cold and d

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  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 45: The Veil of Shadows

    Selene’s breath quickened as the figure of Eli loomed closer, his presence more powerful and unsettling than ever. His form flickered, constantly shifting between the dark and light, as if torn between two worlds. Her heart ached with the sight of him, but the fear in his eyes made it hard to remember the Eli she once knew.“Eli, please!” Selene’s voice trembled, but she didn’t back away. “You don’t have to do this. You can fight this. You can come back.”For a moment, Eli stopped, his glowing eyes fixing on her with a gaze that held both sorrow and rage. But before he could speak, the ground beneath them cracked open, and a burst of dark energy exploded between them. Selene barely managed to shield herself from the blast, her body trembling from the force.“You don’t understand, Selene,” Eli’s voice now carried a cold edge. “I’m free now. I’ve never been more powerful.”The world around them seemed to shift again, and the bridge they stood on began to distort, as if the very fabric o

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  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 46: The Heart of the Maze

    The darkness that surrounded them felt suffocating, pressing in on every side. Selene’s pulse raced as she tried to make sense of Darian’s cryptic words. The shadows, though, seemed to distort with every step, almost alive, swirling and twisting in the air like they were sentient.“What does he mean, the real battle?” Aria whispered, her voice barely audible as she huddled close to Selene.“I don’t know,” Selene replied, her mind reeling. She couldn’t shake the feeling that they were being drawn into something much bigger, something they were not prepared for. “But I don’t like it.”Leo stood a few paces away, his sword drawn, eyes scanning the endless abyss. “Whatever it is, we’re going to face it together. We’ve faced worse and survived.”Selene nodded, but her mind wasn’t entirely on Leo’s words. Her thoughts kept returning to Eli. Had he truly vanished? Or had he been taken somewhere by the shadows? The uncertainty gnawed at her insides.Suddenly, the ground beneath them trembled,

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  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 47: The Test of Sacrifice

    The air was thick with tension, and Selene’s heart pounded in her chest. She could hardly believe what she was seeing Eli, her friend, her confidant, but now... something else. The dark energy that radiated from him was palpable, like an oppressive weight hanging over them all.“Eli?” she whispered, her voice barely more than a breath. She wanted to believe it was him, wanted to believe that the light in his eyes could be restored. But the way he moved, the way his form seemed to shimmer in the darkness it was wrong.He paused a few paces away, his face a mask of cold detachment. The warmth that once radiated from him, the spark of life, was gone, replaced by something more terrifying. His eyes gleamed with an unsettling malice.“Selene,” Eli’s voice rang out, though it sounded distant, as if it were coming from a dream. “You’re too late. You’ve failed. This world is lost.”“No!” Selene shouted, her breath catching. “Eli, fight it! We can save you!”But Eli only smiled though it was n

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  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 48: The Darkest Hour

    Selene’s hand trembled as it hovered above the Heart of the Maze, her fingers inches away from releasing its full power. The pressure in the air was almost suffocating, and she could feel the storm of magic swirling around her. Eli’s words echoed in her mind, pulling at her heart, and for the first time since they had arrived, she questioned everything.“Please… don’t let me go,” Eli’s voice was so fragile, so broken, that it pierced through the very core of her being. She couldn’t bear it. The image of him her friend, her confidant, the one who had always been there was slipping away, consumed by darkness. But he was still there, wasn’t he? Somewhere inside the monster he had become, was the Eli she knew?The choice was more agonizing than anything she had ever faced. If she used the Heart’s power, would it restore him, or would it be too late? What if the price was too high, and it cost her the very essence of what made her who she was?“Selene, you have to make a decision,” Lysand

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  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 49: The Unseen Forces

    Selene awoke to silence.Her body ached from the battle, but she couldn’t remember exactly what had happened. It was as if everything had slipped away, leaving only shadows and fragments of her memory. Her eyes fluttered open, and she was greeted by the cold emptiness of the maze. The Heart of the Maze was no longer pulsing with energy, its power having faded away into nothingness. The ground beneath her felt like solid stone, and the air was thick with dust.She sat up slowly, her hand brushing against the rough surface of the stone floor. Her mind raced as she tried to piece together the events that had led her here. She had tried to save Eli, had used the Heart’s power to pull him from the darkness, but now…Where was he?She scanned the area, her heart pounding in her chest. The silence was deafening. No sign of him, no sound, not even a whisper of his presence. The darkness that had once surrounded him seemed to have vanished, but in its place was an even more unsettling emptines

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  • MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME   Chapter 50: The Choice

    Selene’s pulse quickened as she pushed forward through the thickening shadows. The eerie voice that had warned her to not trust Eli still echoed in her mind, its sinister tone tugging at her thoughts. Could she truly believe what she had seen? Could she risk trusting him when everything felt so wrong?Her heart pounded in her chest as she approached the faint sound of Eli’s voice, still calling her name. It was distant, but it was definitely him. It had to be. He was alive he had to be.She quickened her pace, determined to reach him before the darkness consumed her thoughts. But as she walked, the air grew heavier, colder. Her feet felt like they were sinking into the ground, and each step seemed to echo far too loudly in the silence. She knew she was getting closer. The distant cry of her name grew clearer, but there was something else. A strange humming sound that seemed to come from everywhere and nowhere all at once.“Eli?” she whispered urgently, her breath catching in her throa

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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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