Allegra ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─I couldn't believe what happened to me earlier. My arms were clasped around me, trying to protect myself from the memory. My eyes felt heavy with sleep, but the thought of dozing off again terrified me. I was too afraid to fall asleep now, not after what happened. I needed to stay alert and keep myself safe.I curled up into a ball and gazed into the abyss of my thoughts. My lips quivered as I recollected the events of the previous week that left me feeling hollow. The memories of the past week pierced through my heart. I couldn't help but wonder how I can return to living the life I had in the Cosa Nostra after experiencing so much freedom. This past week, I had no worries or expectations placed on me, no fears—except for the constant fear of getting caught. But now, as I reminisce about those moments, I can't help but feel a deep sense of sadness, knowing that I may never experience that kind of happiness again.Silvio, Enrico, and I... It's like I was in a differ
Allegra ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─"DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH THEM!" I yelled, running in their direction and fiercely wrapping my arms around them. "They have nothing to do with this, and I won't let you harm them!" As I reached out to touch Silvio's face, my heart sank at the sight of his battered and bruised features. I couldn't help but wonder, what kind of cruel punishment had they inflicted upon him. Tearing my gaze away from Silvio, My eyes shifted towards Enrico, who seemed to be struggling to stay conscious, barely able to hold his head up."Allegra!" my mother's voice surged from behind me, cutting through the silence like a knife. The other people in the room fell deathly still, clearly taken aback by my unexpected outburst. It was as though they couldn't fathom what was unfolding before them.I cannot bear the thought of Enrico and Silvio being blamed for my actions. They have always loved and supported me through thick and thin. I would never betray their trust and leave them to face the cons
Allegra ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─As I got out of the car, I could feel the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Mama followed suit, and her lips were sealed tight. Not a single syllable escaped her, and the eerie silence that hung in the air made my heart race with fear.I took slow steps toward the front door. The key was hidden under the welcome mat, I retrieved it with trembling hands and reluctantly unlocked the door. The deafening silence that greeted me was suffocating.The front door loomed in front of me, and I approached it with a sinking feeling in my stomach. The key was hidden under the welcome mat, just as Mama had warned. I retrieved it with trembling hands and reluctantly unlocked the door. The deafening silence that greeted me was suffocating.Mama's presence behind me only added to the mounting dread. I kicked off my shoes, tears streamed down my face, and my thoughts were consumed by Enrico and Silvio. Every passing moment felt like an eternity as I struggled to come to terms wit
Scott ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─I tossed the duvet aside and sat on the edge of my bed, putting my elbows over my knees. I grabbed my cell phone and raised the blinds of my room. The daylight flooded in, illuminating the room as I stared at the sky through the ceiling-to-floor glass windows. Raking my hand through my hair, I got off the bed, wore my boxers, and made my way out of the bedroom. My penthouse is on the Upper East Side, but it's not just any penthouse. It has the best fucking view a man like me deserves.I grabbed my morning coffee from Glenna, my housekeeper. She eyed me warily, a question in her eyes. "What?" I asked. She flinched at the sight of my chiseled chest, which was quite unexpected as women usually swoon over my bare physique. They always seem to be entranced by my physique, but not her. "I need to clean your room," she ordered, cringing once more.I glanced at my chest, and my eyes landed on the beautiful red kiss marks glorifying my body. I let out a cocky smile, and wit
Allegra ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─I slumped onto the living room couch and aimlessly flicked through the TV channels. As I heard the door creak open, I couldn't muster the energy to lift my head and see who it was. It was Grandpa, returning after spending an excruciating half-hour in the car with the underboss.When I peeked at them through the window, they seemed to be in a heated conversation in which the Underboss looked really upset. Grandpa sat on the couch on the opposite side and as I pivoted towards him, I noticed that he was staring uninterestedly at the ground, without uttering a single word.I frowned, "Grandpa?" He sucked in a sharp breath and didn't even spare me a glance. I called him once more, "Grandpa, are you alright?" I watched as he nodded, his gaze fixed on the floor. Suddenly, his shoulders began to shake, and I could see tears welling up in his eyes. Before I could react, a cry escaped his lips and I felt my heart skip a beat. With a sense of urgency, I sprang to my feet. A
Scott ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─"I want you to marry her. I want her to bear your name so that people will think twice before even considering harming her." It felt like he was trying to use me as a tool for settling scores for taking me in."Are you out of your mind, Linus?" I asked, disbelief and anger coursing through me. The very idea that he proposed was preposterous. "Marriage? Me? And Allegra Rossi? Your granddaughter?!" I shook my head in utter disbelief, hoping to make him realize how absurd the idea was. "What makes you think I would even consider such a thing?"He gave his head a shake, "I would have never asked you something like this if I wasn't desperate. Allegra is vulnerable, she needs someone strong, not me. You don't have to stay married to her, just until all this is over. They will make her life a living hell, Scott." "You're telling me, you want me to marry her until all this is over? That's ridiculous! I don't even believe in the concept of marriage, and I certainly won't be m
Allegra ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─"I will not allow this!" Grandpa snapped, pacing back and forth in the living room. I stared at him and then at the shattered glass windows, the graffiti, the threatening messages. All of it was directed at us. At me and him. Aldo had said that he wanted to extend an olive branch to get me out of this situation. He said he wanted to make things right. But how could I trust him again? After all the pain he had caused me? He promised he would never hurt me again, but I couldn't shake the fear that lingered within me.He apologized and told me how much he admired me, I couldn't help but wonder if it was all just a facade. Would he really change? Or was this just another empty promise? The uncertainty weighed heavy on my mind.And it was the only way out of this mess. I had no choice left but to do it. It's the only way to regain my grandfather's respect and honor. These people won't leave us alone unless we take some drastic measures. Will it be enough? Will it be w
Allegra ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─The underboss strode straight towards me, his eyes set ablaze with fury. At that moment, the entire church was silenced, and the only noise heard was the thunderous thudding of his shoes against the floor, emphasizing his uncontrollable rage.My mind went blank, unable to recall anything from the past few minutes. And just then, he came to a halt in front of the baptistry, extending his hand towards me, making my heartbeat spike up.My heart was pounding so hard as he gave me a slow nod, but, I knew what he wanted without a single word exchanged between us, and I cautiously took his hand. He yanked me out of the baptistry, and I gasped for air. Suddenly, his gaze shifted downward, and I shuddered as I realized that my breasts were exposed through my drenched dress.He ripped off his suit jacket and wrapped it around my trembling body, shielding me from prying eyes. The relief was tangible, and I exhaled a shaky breath. Amidst the sea of faces, he was the only one who
Dear readers,I want to express my deepest gratitude for joining me on this exhilarating journey through "Mafia Men III - Mancini's Bride." Your enthusiastic support and unwavering interest have breathed life into these characters, and I am truly humbled by your response.As I sit down to pen this note, my mind brims with new ideas. I'm currently crafting an enchanting werewolf romance that promises to sweep you off your feet and transport you to a world of love and fantasy. While the title is still in the works, rest assured that it will evoke the same range of emotions you've come to expect.And here's an exciting tidbit I can't wait to share: "Mafia Men IV" is already in the pipeline and is set to grace your libraries shortly after the release of the upcoming werewolf book. So brace yourselves for more thrills, romance, and intrigue from our beloved mafia universe.Before I sign off, I want to kindly ask for a small favor. If you've enjoyed the journey with Scott, Allegra, and the e
Scott ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─I often grapple with the truth about myself, an internal struggle that gnaws at my conscience.I'm a bad man, there's no doubt about it. I do fucked up shit every single day when I step out of our house. Some people would even call me an animal who only thinks of himself. But then, Allegra's words echo in my mind, her belief that I'm neither wholly good nor irredeemably bad. I'm somewhere in the middle. I navigate the murky waters, an enigma that shifts between the realms of darkness and light. I'm a creature of duality, treading a path that skirts the edges of both shadows and illumination.Her words, not mine. Only she can say such big words. Dr. Allegra Mancini—A really beautiful and intelligent woman. How the fuck did I get so lucky? But I've got to confess, it hasn't exactly been a stroll through the amusement park either. I mean, who knew that this whole "marriage thing" would require more effort than assembling a thousand-piece jigsaw puzzle?Especially
Allegra ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─"Say it again..." he said, looking down at me as I laid my head on his chest.We went at it like animals the whole damn night, couldn't get enough of each other. Even in the morning, we were still at it in the shower, water, and soap doing nothing to cool us off. Then I slipped into a satin nightdress, his muscular frame clad only in boxers. We just lay in bed, talking, laughing the aftermath of our wild night still making its presence known between my legs. I laughed, it was probably the tenth time he had asked me to repeat it, "I love you." He smiled again, staring up at the ceiling. One of his arms propped under his head and the other wrapped around me, "Fuck..." he mumbled under his breath as if I had said something completely unbelievable. "I never thought I'd ever fall in love with someone like you," I said, trailing my finger over his warm and smooth chest. He raised an eyebrow, something flashed in his beautiful eyes, "Someone like me?" I nodded, "Yes, s
Scott ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─The stupid party was over, Chiara and her family had been dragged to the basement, and her father and brother kept asking about what they did wrong, I guess their daughter will tell them everything herself. I made my way over to Allegra who sat beside Alessia clutching my jacket, a bit shaken up by what had happened. I couldn't imagine being betrayed by your best friend like that, the one you fucking grew up with. I placed my hand behind her on the backrest of the chair and leaned over her, she looked at me with those soft honey-colored eyes, a faint smile gracing those lips that I've grown addicted to. "You're okay?" I asked, kissing the top of her head. She nodded, "I'm fine." "Good, let's go home." "What about Chiara?" "What about her?" "Are you going to kill her?" I shook my head even though the thought gave me satisfaction but she was a woman of the Cosa Nostra, daughter of a Capo, I couldn't touch her. I could only leave that part to her family. "No, bu
Allegra ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─He placed a hand on the small of my back as we walked inside and the moment we entered, his laidback expression turned into a hard, vicious one. The way he glared at every other Outfit member made me uneasy, I don't know if this “peace” will last. I looked up at his face and he glanced at me, "What's wrong?" I asked. "I fucking hate their faces," he answered lowly. I smiled, shaking my head as we made our way to Nikolai and the rest. We sat around the table and on the other side was occupied by the Capones. My eyes met with Alessia and she visibly let out a sigh of relief at the sight of me. I managed to give her a small smile before turning to Silvio and that smile broadened because just by his side was Enrico grinning back at me. They were here, they were together in public with their fathers and they were happy. Nikolai, Salvatore, and Vincenzo were already engrossed in their conversation about their business and how it will be easier for their trades to be
Allegra ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─ONE MONTH LATER──── ⋆⋆⋆⋆ ────I bit my lower lip as I curled the last remaining strand of my hair. For the first time, I had gotten ready all by myself without anyone's assistance and I could say I looked like the perfect Mrs. Mancini. I wore a black silk satin dress that had a cowl neckline, and a lace-up back with a side slit, and paired it with black heels. A sharp sting on my butt cheek caused me to spin around, narrow my eyes, and rub the sore spot. Scott glared at me, taking in my appearance from head to toe, he was mad about not having sex for a long time. This morning the doctor gave him the green light to have sex but I refused, we simply did not have time for that. And now he's mad at me for not giving in. He had been asking me to sit on his face for a month now and I'm sure once we go down that road, he won't be satisfied with a single round. He only wore a pair of black boxer briefs, and his hair was still wet from our shower. "What?" I asked, thro
Allegra ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─For a moment, time seemed to stand still as I looked up at his face and he smiled down at me. Busted-up lips, swollen cheeks, broken nose, black eyes but still he managed to take my breath away. The morning light fell on his face, he glowed differently today, so injured and still looking like a handsome devil with those beautiful green eyes. "Good morning..." I answered, trying to get off the bed but he held me back again, "Scott, you're injured, stop it and the doctors will be here any time now. Let go," I said, successfully pulling myself out. He had an annoying smug smile on his face as he watched me as if he had the secrets of the universe up his sleeve. I tucked my hair behind my ears from both sides, "What?" I asked, feeling the burn of his intense gaze. He gave his head a gentle shake, his eyes stuck to me, "Nothing... you're beautiful," he said in a low voice, and good Lord, it did something to me, making every nerve ending in my body tremble. I shyly
Allegra ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─Vito drove us back to the hospital. I never thought that I'd feel this lighter, this free after ending a relationship with Luna. I don't know how or why I kept holding onto her for so long. The ultimate revenge against such a parent is to break free, persevere, and blossom into the most authentic and remarkable version of myself.Luna had problems. I can't say that she had been treated fairly by my father, he had hurt her really badly. He had called out another woman's name while he was with her but she stayed. It was on her and him not on me. She made me her outlet for the emotional abuse she received from my father. I never thought I'd be able to do it, you know, cut all ties with her, leave her in the past, and get myself out of this abusive relationship but somehow I did it. I don't know if he knows that or not but he made me stronger. He makes me feel confident and bold, he makes me want to do things that I had never imagined I'd ever do. Vito parked the car
Allegra ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─Ray's face went through a whirlwind of emotions as we crossed paths outside the hospital: surprise, followed by a wave of relief. Flashing a brief, reassuring smile, I quickly made my way down the hallway, hopped into the elevator, and ascended eagerly to find out how he was doing. When I got there, he was inside with the doctors. No one was allowed to enter so we waited outside. Neither Nikolai nor Lorenzo opted for respite, not even for a fleeting moment. I sat on a waiting chair that was outside the room and Ray sat beside me, "I heard what you did... I can't believe you saved him. How did you do it?" I turned to look at him and gave my head a gentle shake, "I had help." Ray raked a hand through his hair, "Everyone is talking about how you practically got all the men out of their territory unscathed," his eyes showed admiration and respect.I managed to give him a feeble smile, "As I said, I had help..." If it wasn't for Silvio Capone, things might have gone