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Isabella "Issa," the voice on the other end said, and I almost dropped the phone at the sound of that nickname. My uncle was the only one who used it. Specifically, Uncle Rodrigo. I took in a sharp breath, reminding myself not to let my emotions interfere with my foresight. "Yes, uncle," I replied, feeling myself shut off my emotions little by little. "I'm sorry for the way this is happening, but... the last time you came—" "Please get to the point, uncle," I interrupted. "Oh, um... my apologies," he said. "I wanted you to know that I have a way to find Cassandra. I know this is too much to ask, but I have one request if I'm to give you the information." "What do you want, uncle?" "I would like to see you, Issa." I thought about it, then immediately hung up. "Is everything alright?" Andrew asked, concern evident in his eyes. I looked up from my blank screen to find Andrew's concerned eyes looking at me. "Just an old family member that I... it's nothing," I said. "Doesn't mat
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Isabella I never reached her room. I was jerked back by my arm towards a familiar chest. "Did you know?" I whispered as his arms went into my hair and around my waist. "The old man sent me a cryptic message. He said someone needed to meet you. I didn't know it was…" I shook my head and buried my face further into him, taking in his calming scent. "Should I tell him to leave?" He asked as his chest vibrated. The truth was, I didn't know what I wanted. While I didn't feel as panicky as I felt the last time I saw my uncle, I didn't know if I wanted to see him. I looked up at Damon's face. "I don't know," I said. "Maybe you should tell him to leave, but what if it's important?" "Then let's go back," Damon said as he gently took my arm, leading me back in the direction we just came. When my heart started beating faster again, I stopped abruptly. "Give me a minute," I said, and he stood beside me, rubbing circles with his knuckles on my back. "When you're ready," he said. I took a d
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Isabella Damon found me nearly an hour later, curled up on my bed and clutching my pillow. He joined me in bed, pulling me into a hug and running his hand soothingly over my back, lulling me into a sleepy state. "We will hear from Ted soon," he said softly. "What do you mean? Why are we hearing from Ted?" I asked, confused. "Because Ted is going to send in some scouts. But I can't just charge blindly. We don't know what's waiting for us. Bearing in mind that there's a chance our allies might be with her, we don't want to risk anything. Besides, you're staying with me. You're not doing anything," I said, snuggling further into his chest. He said something, but his voice sounded far away. By the time I opened my eyes, I was alone. I yawned and stretched before climbing out of the comfortable bed. I looked around and instantly went in search of Damon, who had effectively ditched me while I was asleep. He was in the lounge on the ground floor, surrounded by his core circle, talking
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DamonFrederick was seated in the bar that I had forgotten the name of. He waved but seemed considerably less enthusiastic. "You look different," I said to him as he patted my shoulder. "You saw me, didn't you? By the way, what the fuck happened in the lower City? In a way, I'm still a little shaken up by this whole Cassandra thing, but I'm fine, right? I think I am fine."He was sweating, and his usual margarita was replaced with a glass of water. "You don't have money, do you? You can tell?""I don't. I don't have anybody. Nobody, absolutely nada, zip. The current family head... must you say that I don't have a family right now, but in fact, I'm freeloading off Isabella. She said I should talk to the butler about money, but..." he trailed off, and my mind was beginning to bore me, and I was almost forgetting my objective for seeing him."Cassandra. Do you know anything about her?"Frederick's face changed from its light to a darker look. His eyebrows came down towards his nose, an
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DamonEverywhere suddenly felt silent. The men who were snickering behind me said nothing. It felt as though my heart, too, fell silent. "It's going to be dangerous, Mia Bella," I said.Isabella shook her head in an otherwise adorable fashion. I shook my head. I didn't need to think about things like that. I thought to myself. I looked back at her. "Mia Bella, please go back," I urged.The woman shook her head defiantly and stared at me, meeting my eyes through the mask."I'm coming with you. I told you I will keep Frederick safe.”“ It's not about Frederick," Isabella said with a shaky voice."It's about the fact that I am too scared to watch you go. I need to make sure that everything will be fine for myself. I mean to determine that by myself."The resolve in her eyes was so strong that I couldn't help but concede. I stepped aside and created a path for her to go through. She said nothing to me even as she entered the van. In no time, we were on our way."Sir," Ted said to me from
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IsabellaI saw nothing and everything. Dust, blood, and the sound of pain filled the air through the glass of the van, along with the occasional boom here and there.My heart thundered in my chest, matching the booms that were becoming more frequent. "Princess!" The sound of my title, coupled with that of the door sliding open harshly, caused me to jump.My heart was in my chest as I watched Alessandro look at me with wide eyes. He stepped aside to reveal Frederick, panting and looking scared.He climbed into the van as he was pushed inside by Alessandro. "Stay here!" He yelled at the scared man before slamming the door.Frederick panted heavily as he pulled off his dusty jacket to reveal an equally dusty shirt underneath. He clawed at the top two buttons of the shirt, freeing his throat so he could suck in more air.He looked disheveled yet oddly attractive. He looked at me with eyes so wide I thought they would pop out of his head."Do you know about them?" He asked between breaths.
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IsabellaMomentarily, I stood in shock, watching the scene unfold in front of me. It was just one screen, with Cassandra suddenly getting shot in the back. I shook my head, trying to calm my mind amidst the dusty storm around me.Once I opened my eyes, the screen had disappeared. I moved, returning to my run, except this time I was running faster, with the resolve to save that idiot's life.Finally, I reached the house. The front porch was effectively destroyed, but I managed to climb onto the veranda and then past the front door. "Frederick!" I yelled once and then twice. I heard the sound of wood clashing in the distance, but when I got there, it was a man bleeding to death.My heart ached as I suddenly remembered the other man who had died in front of me. I hated being around so much death—the smell of blood was pungent in the room as the man reached towards me with his eyes full of desperation. I walked towards him and held his hand, but just as I touched him, his hand fell."Why
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IsabellaBeside Roman, who was dressed in all black, was Valentino. Behind Valentino, running away into the distance, was my cousin who still didn't look back."This is quite touching," Roman said with a small smile."It is quite bad," Valentino said in response. I felt my lips stop trembling as I bit it between my teeth. Anger bubbled up within me as I looked at the two murderous men in front of me. "Neither of you have any idea what you're doing," I said as I slowly stood up."Trust me, we know exactly what we're doing. I will kill you, and then the city will be mine. But if you surrender, I promise I will spare your life, princess," Roman spat the word "princess."I looked down towards the body of Frederick and felt deep regret coursing through my veins. But the last thing I would let take over me was the fear of surrender."Mia Bella," I heard Damon from behind me as he slowly approached. The faces of the men in front of me changed to be a bit more guarded."Don't move, Mafia King
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