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Cara's POV"Thank you," I said softly as the doctor wiped away what was left of the gel on my protruding belly. I was in a hurry to get back to the mansion.. in a hurry to see Adonis. It wasn't like he could speak or even blink at me, but being in his presence alone was calming. It made me feel content. Just seeing the light rise and fall of his chest reminded me that there was still hope. Done with my check-up for the day, I stepped out of the hospital with my bodyguards behind me, ushering me into the car, and then we were off.It's been a month since that night. Over seven since I met him, and four since I got pregnant. The time was so little, but a lot had changed. I remember thinking to myself a few months back that I wanted my father's killers gone within six months of being Mrs Bernardi.If you asked me now, everything was so wrong with that thought.The next thing I knew after Alvaro delivered the news to myself and Luca, I was waking up on a bed. It seemed like passing
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Cara's POV "Wait, back up!" I repositioned myself to be sure I was comfortable. Hearing the wrong thing was possible when in discomfort. Believe me, caring for Adonis, I have experienced a lot.There was a time I ran out of the bathroom with lather all over my body thinking I heard him call my name—that is beside the point anyway. I looked up at a disturbed Cecelia."What did you just say?""I said Luca is—"Not that! I heard you clearly the first time; I just find it hard to believe. You mean Luca. Luca Romano?" The same Luca that had encouraged me to get together with Adonis when I barely knew him?Impossible. Cecelia wiped her face again, staring at me with a 'Is my life now a joke to you?' look. I held up my hand in surrender. "You can't blame me. I wouldn't believe this if it wasn't coming from you. You know how much he loves love. You know what?" My face hardened. It may seem unbelievable, but the look in Cecelia's eyes told me it was a delicate situation."Him asking to
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Cara's POV "Tell me why I decided to do this again," Cecelia asked as we ducked behind a blue sedan. We had been watching Luca for the past thirty minutes, yet he hadn't done anything apart from sipping overly priced coffee.I glanced behind me."Because we are curious, and we need to be sure." "It doesn't look like he's expecting anyone. Could I have been wrong?" She asked again and I could hear guilt in her voice.Even I was beginning to think this was fruitless. Tailing him wasn't easy, especially since it's something he was a pro at. We had to be extra careful to avoid being caught.Now it seemed like we had been suspicious of him for no reason."You said you were sure?"Cecelia nodded, then added, "Although I'm not so sure anymore." I sighed heavily, already feeling drained."Why don't we wait a few minutes more, and if there's nothing to see, we can leave? There's no harm in that, right?" Personally, I found it hard to believe our suspicions, but this was the first time I w
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Cara's POV"You have to be more careful Cara. Adonis wouldn't be happy about this when he wakes up." Nadia said to me as we filed into the car, the men shutting the door after us.I bit down on my tongue to stop myself from giving a silly reply.It turns out that people at the restaurant do not appreciate a crazy pregnant woman and her friend trying to harm an unarmed civilian.At least that's how they described Tina. Hence, we were arrested by the police.Out of habit, I had picked up my phone to call Luca over to bail us out but remembered that he was the reason we were in the current situation in the first place, so Nadia was our only choice.Cecelia hadn't said a word ever since we got to the station.We were unable to get anything out of Tina, so it was safe to say I only made her feel worse. It was confirmed that Luca wasn't only cheating but with a mutual friend at that.My mind churned as I tried to think of a reason why Tina would stoop so low, but I couldn't find any. I'd ha
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Cara walked into the living room to meet a woman who didn't look as old as she'd expected her to be, raving like a person high on cocaine.If the stories she'd heard about her were true, it wasn't less of a factor to consider.Her saggy skin and dry bones looked to have seen better days. Still, she could see the family resemblance.She didn't need DNA to confirm that the woman was indeed related to Adonis.But that didn't mean that Cara was going to accept her easily. She stood with a hard look, crossing her arms over her chest, eyeing the woman who was sitting comfortably, loudly exercising her lips in a game of gum wrestle."Who let a madwoman into my home?"One of the men stepped forward."Mrs. Bernardi. She claims to know the Capo—Slap!Cecelia sucked in the air in shock, reminding everyone of her presence."Just because a nobody claims to know your Capo, you let her in?" Cara yelled in anger."Excuse me—"Is that how you were trained?" She continued ignoring the voice that chime
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Cara let out a deep sigh, taking a seat at Adonis's desk as she turned over to the men who had escorted Sarah up."Thank you. You can leave and tell everyone I would not like to be disturbed."The two men paused with an apprehensive look, considering if it was a wise thing to leave their Capo's wife with an unfamiliar face."We have orders that—"I give the orders now, remember?" She interruptedHowever, her stern gaze said, 'I'm safe for now.' Other than that, she gave nothing away, so with a subtle nod of their head, the men filed out of the study.She turned to address Sarah, who was so busy admiring the room, with shameless astonishment drawn all over her face."I don't think I've said this to you before, but you're one shitty mother. Adonis deserves better, and you're only here because I want you to be. I only brought you up to let you know that. Be constantly reminded and keep your mouth shut." A brief thoughtful look crossed Cara's face.Maybe it wasn't about the position. May
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Cara swallowed.Her mind spun, looking for a quick save, as she immediately thought to create a diversion, and her mouth blurted out the first thing it thought of."You decided to show up for the first time in weeks and you did that with your mistress?" She accused, portraying so much confidence, contrasting totally its state of mayhem.How was she to reply to something she wasn't sure about when she wasn't also sure that the person asking was on her side?Luca frowned,"I still am the second-in-command. I can be here whenever I want.""I completely doubt that. What are you doing here with this sly b*tch?" She argued, gesturing towards Tina, who had moved from clinging to Luca to practically sitting on him. Hissing in disappointment, her eyes rolled at their unnecessary display of actions. "You don't need to do this. We already know you're a whore."Luca's head jerked up at her words."You would not speak to Augustina that way!""I will speak to her whichever way I like. If you've
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Cara's POV "This isn't what we agreed on."Unfortunately, that wasn't me but Sarah, yet it was exactly what I had in mind. Luca becoming Capo?"I pondered over it and decided it was best mama. It'll be easier that way." Tina replied."That sounds all shades of wrong. Why would you want to crown him instead of Adonis?" I turned to the man himself. "Do you want to be Capo?"He shrugged. Like, actually moved his shoulder with an indifferent expression. Nothing was nonchalant about this issue!"I see no reason why."My mouth fell open."You see no reason—Luca, this is a position that is meant for Adonis. Your friend. Your brother! And you want to snatch it away from him.""You know why. It's better that way.""It is not! No one knows about it. Everything would be fine if the four of us in this room kept our mouths shut. What's so hard about that?""The mafia isn't as simple as you think, Cara." His face hardened. "A secret isn't a secret if it is beyond two persons. Do you want to wa
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Adonis blinked."I was kidnapped as a child? Nonno never mentioned anything.""Not even in your tell-the-story journal?"He shook his head in disagreement, his grey eyes shining in utter disbelief."Hmm." Miguel shrugged. "I thought he would've explained that to you.""Well, you can, Dad." Cara chimed in, curious about the details as well. "Maybe it'll help us get a clue to solving the picture.""There's nothing much to solve corazón. It's a simple and clear story." He dismissed, picking up his refilled glass, "How old were you in that picture?" Adonis stroked his chin, refreshing his memory. From the picture, he looked grown, but still too young to be a teenager—probably in his preteen years so he threw the guess out,"...between twelve and thirteen?" watching as Miguel took a swig of his drink, the loud gulp making him wish Cara would allow him just a glass.His heavy gaze met his wife's, who—somehow could read his thoughts— gave him a stern look that left no room for negotiation.
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Cara's brows furrowed, a deep crease forming between them as Adonis handed her the empty glass of water. "Do you feel better now?"He grunted, a wry smile playing on his lips, yet the bead of sweat trickled down his temple despite the cool air, and his clenched jaw told her he was just trying to be strong. "I think we should end this discussion here for now. You've done enough talking for one day."Miguel scoffed, pouring a shot from the whiskey that was brought to taunt Adonis. The ice clicked together as he swirled the drink around, eyes closing in pleasure at the strong smell."Don't tell me you're that weak?" "Dad!""What? He's out of the coma; the worst is over. He should be able to withstand any other pain. Just saying." He raised one hand in surrender, taking another sip to hide the mischievous curl of his lips.Adonis knew well what Miguel was playing at. Forget medication. He'd do anything just to get a glass of the whisky he was having. However, for some reason, Cara see
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"You already know Sarah's history. Her infidelity and birthing two children for Sabestien." Adonis began. "She married twice right, but did she love either of them? The answer is no." That stunned Cara."Not even the first one?" Adonis's mind went back to the man he killed a few months ago, the memory touching the surface of the emotions he felt that night.Such a pity he died for a love that wasn't real."No." He replied. "Her one true love was Salvatore's son. I know you still don't get it, but hold on to that."Miguel arched his brow, fixating his gaze on AdonisSarah loved Adrian? But he didn't say a word. "My father knew of Sarah's dealings; that's also another fact, which resulted in everyone believing I wasn't his biological son; that," Adonis stressed, "...isn't a fact but a miscommunication— an intentional one at that."The elderly man couldn't hold back this time,"...intentional?"Adonis hummed, wincing as the vibration reached his ears, "Yes. Nonno and father told you
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Adonis paused, an uncomfortable silence settling in the room as he gave Cara and her father time to process his confession.The way she stared at him, mouth agape and eyes wide with a mixture of disbelief and shock indicated she, in particular, would need a while to—but as her face pulled a look of horror and nose wrinkled, he knew she wasn't just surprised; She's got to be reeling on at least four emotions...Her face kept contorting and switching within seconds, unlike Miguel, who remained quiet, gazing at him with a calculative expression and steeples fingers."I am utterly and completely lost."He cocked his head, his lips parting to speak when a dissatisfied pout graced her lips."Seriously. Even a scriptwriter wouldn't add this much twist to his or her story. Why the hell is your family so complicated?"A soft snort racked out of Adonis when he saw he was right. He felt like a psychic on the seventh plough in the spiritual realm.First, confusion. Now, annoyance? How many more
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Cara paled in realisation. This was the reason for his lack of attentiveness. Her heart dropped. "It's my fault." "Stop it." "No." She looked away. "You were fine before. I'm guessing it's a side effect, right?" "Yes, but— "Then it is my fault." She cut Adonis off, eyes widening when he didn't refute the claim. "It really is. I can't believe you'd have to live like that for the rest of your life." Miguel's face contorted in disbelief. "What are you talking about, Camilla? What is she talking about?" "I should've just taken the bullet." Adonis cursed, momentarily dazed at her stupid conclusion. "Are you crazy?" "Do not speak to your wife in such a manner!" "She's being illogical. It's just a temporary side effect that'll clear with time. So you would prefer to die with my children because of a simple discomfort I can manage?" He argued but even he felt the slight twinge of his eyes as he winced from the ringing sound that he'd gotten used to the moment he a
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Leaving the mansion with Adonis was a bit more difficult than planned. Not the action itself but the 'convincing the rest of the people'.He was recuperating, and his grumbles were far more subtle than Cara expected, yet he didn't object to leaving. Not once.The problem, however, was the questions and scowls on his men's faces as they wondered why their Capo, who had only awakened a few hours ago, would be leaving his home with his wife, who had also left without a word a month back.After the surprising news from his wife, Adonis had quietly agreed with her. Cleaning up and packing all his necessary things. He didn't speak another word. Not to her or anyone else. Not even to his men, who lined up side by side on the ground floor, waiting to greet him with happy expressions until they realised he was leaving.Then it fell. The obvious confusion on their faces twined the chaos happening in the family; still, there was no one to give answers—no one had them.At least no one but Tina,
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Cara yanked the covers away, hurriedly pulling on a coat over her robe.Adonis had woken up? God! That felt like the best news she'd received all her life.Her heart had nearly stopped in joy and relief until Luca's next words followed as did the increasing sound of metal clanging in the background.He sounded so urgent..."Talk to me, what's going on?" She hissed, rushing out of the room. "I'm on my way and will be there as quickly as I can. And what is that awful noise?"Luca kissed his teeth, "That would be the sound of your husband's tantrum. He's refusing treatment when he can barely stand on his own."Cara would've laughed if it hadn't been for the seriousness of the situation.Luca sounded more like himself than he had in weeks, and if she had any doubts about Adonis being awake, that had just cleared it up. The violence said more than enough..."We kind of delivered the news to him when he walked in on me and Tina in his study.""You shouldn't have done that.""I know! But th
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Adonis's POVI was stuck in an unknown place—I'd been stuck there for a while. Living through the same horror over and over again.The crazed look in Natasha's eyes as she aimed for Cara and gow I jumped in without a second.The repetition caused me to keep reliving the pain.The pain and anxiety I felt when I thought Cara was going to die.The pain as the shot pierced through my chest.At first, it was all I kept seeing until that one time when I heard her voice. 'Adonis. I need you.'It reminded me of that night in the room. I wanted to go to her but couldn't. In the empty hollowness of my mind, I felt lost.Once in a while, I'd hear her voice and other times; it was just blackness. Then, the very day, I saw her in the void, and she reached out to me... the moment I took her hands, my eyes fluttered open. They lazily fluttered about the space. What I laid on felt extremely soft and comfortable.I recognised it as my bed; then my eyes took in the familiar sight of my room.Everyth
Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King Luca's POV III
Whoever had said love doesn't bring pain had lied. After our intimate night together, I'd tried everything I could to get Cecelia to leave, but it just always ended in just a fight.We were both walking on eggshells around each other, yet she refused to leave.It got me thinking: Does she love me that much to stick by my side, or have I made her used to toxic situations?There was a sizzling tension between us that was threatening to explode anytime soon. The fact that I was also busy making arrangements at the mansion made it easier to avoid her, but that meant I had to see Cara.She, I knew, I had to avoid at all costs. There was no use acting like I was pissed at her; she'd see right through me. Unlike Cecelia who kept overlooking everything I did, and I couldn't be more glad when Miguel reached out to me to begin the plan.It was going to be the last straw for her, and as I anticipated—it was.Approaching Tina was overrated. I already knew it'd be easy, but it was too easy.How
