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Gabriella“Get dressed,” Dante said suddenly, leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed. His voice was deep and steady, but there was something different about him today. Like he was more…expectant?“Huh?” I muttered as I sat up in bed, holding my head which was still groggy from sleep. Rubbing my temples, I blinked against the sudden brightness in the room as Hannah opened the curtains.“Let’s have breakfast together.” He continued. He looked better than he did these past few days. His dark hair, still damp from his shower fell over his forehead in waves as he stared at me.I hesitated, watching him before finally giving in. “Okay,” I said in reply. “I’ll be down in a few minutes”“Good. I’ll be waiting for you” he finished. I jumped in the shower as soon as the door slammed shut and in a few moments, I was walking into the dining room. There was a large mahogany table that could seat at least ten people. I stood at the doorway, unnoticed as I observed the interaction in the room.
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He was ten years old, and Matteo had been six.“Matteo!” their father’s voice thundered through the thin walls, shaking the air in the room. It was always like this. Dante groaned, squeezing his eyes shut. All their father does is yell. He had thought as he rolled in on the mat.Dante didn't need to check the time. The sky outside was still dark, which meant their father had been drinking through the night again. That spelled trouble. It was not even day break yet and his father was already drunk as a skunk. The old, worn-out staircase creaked under his father’s weight as he staggered up the stairs.His heart leaped to his throat as he turned to Matteo. His little brother was sprawled out on their shared mat, limbs tangled in the thin, tattered blanket. He slept so deeply it was like waking the dead. Sometimes, Dante thought the only way to get him up would be to throw him into a bucket of ice water. But there was no time for that now.“Matteo, wake up!” Dante whispered urgently, shak
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“What the fuck is this?” their father growled, his voice coming out low and dangerous.Dante shivered in his hiding place, his stomach twisted and he knew they were in trouble the moment their father pushed his chair back. The veins pulsing in his temple were almost visible from where Dante was. His heart was hammering in his chest and he didn’t know what to do.“Who made this trash?!” he shouted, slamming his fists against the old coffee table. The cup rattled but didn’t fall and his eyes looked like they were ready to drop out of their sockets.Matteo flinched, taking a step back. His tiny fingers curled into the hem of his worn-out shirt. “I-I made it, Papà,” he stammered.Dante squared his shoulders, his palms sweating as he came out of where he was hiding behind the door. “I was the one who made it. I told him to let me do it today.” He said, covering up for his brother.Their father let out a slow, humorless chuckle. “You made this?” he repeated, his eyes narrowing. Dante nodded
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GabriellaHe looked out of character. Like he was reliving memories he had no intention of ever reliving. He clenched his jaw as his fingers tapped the edge of the table unconsciously. His eyes which were normally sharp and focused were now glazed, as if they were lost in a place I couldn’t reach.“Dante…” I called, trying my best to bring him back to the present. But he was not budging. My brows furrowed as I tapped him softly on the arm. He moved on reflex, taking hold of my arm. His grip was tight, strong—too strong. But at least his eyes no longer had that glazed, faraway look.“I’m sorry.” He said, blinking very rapidly, as if he had finally realized where he was. He released my arm abruptly as a heavy sigh left his lips, rubbing his face in agitation and then leaning back in his seat. He cleared his throat, trying to mask the momentary loss of control. But before I could say anything, a loud ringing filled the air.It took me a second to realize it was his phone.“Oh, shit!” he
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Gabriella had once had a sister. A younger sister.But from the moment Daniella had come into the world, it had been clear that they would never see eye to eye.Daniella had been the golden child—literally. Her blonde curls caught the sunlight like strands of woven gold, her blue eyes sparkled with effortless charm, and her laughter had the ability to turn heads, to draw people in. She had been beautiful, social, and magnetic.And yet, for all their stark differences in personality, they had been eerily similar in appearance. Their facial features, inherited from their father, had been nearly identical. Had it not been for their contrasting hair color, they could have passed for twins. But personality had been what truly set them apart.Gabriella was the quiet one, the studious one, the girl who lost herself in books and the boundless worlds they offered. Daniella, on the other hand, had been the kind of child who found joy in dolls, dress-up, and parading through life like a princess
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Daniella didn’t just take up space—she consumed it. She devoured attention and affection. She basked in the limelight, absorbing every flicker of love until nothing remained for anyone else. Gabriella had spent her life in the periphery, a silhouette cast in her sister’s incandescent glow.For years, she had told herself it didn’t matter. That she could live with being the afterthought, that love, even when rationed, was still love. But what had always puzzled her most was the resentment Daniella harbored toward her. It was a slow-burning, insidious thing, lurking beneath the surface of her sister’s sweet, dimpled smiles. Gabriella could never understand why, when she had always yielded, but Daniella still wanted more.She had been ten when she finally grasped the brutal truth: her mother would never love her the way she loved Daniella. The realization had come not as a whispered suspicion but as a thunderous blow, shattering the last fragile illusions she had clung to as a child.It
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Gabriella“Miss Gabriella, a letter came in for you,” Hannah said as she came into my room that morning, she was holding a white envelope along with a cup of coffee. She set the coffee on the table, coming closer to where I lay on the bed.The soft morning light filtered through the curtains, illuminating the rumpled sheets beside me. The side where Dante had slept was still slightly warm, a reminder that he hadn’t been up for long. A smile tugged at my lips as memories of yesterday flooded my mind, sending a warm blush to my cheeks.After fixing the car, we spent the entire day together, peeling back layers of guarded emotions and untold stories. He had surprised me with quiet moments of sincerity and his patience with teaching me. For the first time in a long while, I felt like someone was truly trying to understand me.But by the time it had gotten dark, the unease I always had around him had shown itself. A gnawing anxiety clawed at my chest, whispering warnings I couldn’t ignore.
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I was sitting across from Gabriella, watching as she absentmindedly rolled her fork through her pasta, but barely lifted it to her lips. Her forehead was creased in a frown, and then she let out a soft sigh, it was so quiet that I almost missed it.She had not taken a single bite of her food since it had been served. I shouldn't have cared. I should’ve ignored it and focused on my own meal. But something about the way she sat there, looking lost in thought, made me speak before I could stop myself.“What’s wrong, wife? Don’t you like the food?” I asked, my voice neutral as I reached for the tray of fresh bread.She hesitated, it was very obvious that there was something on her mind as her fingers tightened slightly around the handle of her fork. Then, in a soft voice, she asked, “Can I make use of your cell phone later?”I paused, my grip on the bread knife tightening slightly. We had been having lunch together for days now, a routine that had somehow formed without me realizing it. A
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The door clicked shut, and the sound made Gabriella freeze. She stood still, listening closely as the lock turned with a harsh, scraping noise. That sound told her one thing — she was trapped. Outside the room, she heard Dante’s voice, calm but firm. There was no kindness in his tone, only authority."No one goes in or out until I say so. Not even for food."His words hit her like a blow. Through the thin wooden door, she heard the quiet movement of the guards standing outside. They didn’t question him. They simply obeyed.She remained in place, listening intently until she caught the sound of Dante’s footsteps ascending the stairs to the more affluent, upper levels of the house. The stillness that ensued felt denser than the atmosphere surrounding her.Only then did she realize she had been holding her breath.Gabriella eventually scanned the space where she had been confined. It was tiny and barren, lacking anything comforting or inviting. The walls were empty, and the sole piece of
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Gabriella“This is your new room now.”Dante’s voice cut through the silence like a knife. It was icy, piercing, and utterly conclusive, enveloping my heart with the heaviness of his words like steel shackles. He towered above me, his towering figure creating a shadow so immense it seemed to engulf me entirely. And at that instant, I understood — truly understood — that any remaining hope I possessed was quickly and irretrievably fading like sand slipping through my hands.My body was in pain. My back ached with agony, and the intense, glaring light streaming in through the windows caused my head to pound. However, none of it measured up to the pain in my heartThe ache of knowing that everything was falling apart. The memories of last night hit me all at once, crashing into me like a storm I wasn’t prepared for. The whispers. The accusations. The fear. It was too much, too fast — and then before I could even catch my breath, the door burst open. It slammed against the wall so hard
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Matteo."Now get out. And pray you haven’t ruined everything." The door slammed shut behind her, the sound echoing through the room like a gunshot. I stood there for a moment, fists clenched at my sides, as the walls seemed to close in — the weight of my own frustration pressing against me. Sofia. Reckless, impulsive, foolish Sofia. I’d known from the start she’d be a liability, but I needed her. At least for now. But if she kept pushing like this… well, even my patience had its limits. And Sofia was standing right on the edge of them. I began pacing, each step tapping out my irritation on the hardwood floor. Everything had been going according to plan — perfectly, even — until she decided to take matters into her own hands. I should have seen it coming. She was ambitious, but ambition without control was dangerous. And right now, the last thing I needed was danger from my own allies. I sank onto the couch — still warm from where she’d been sitting — and let out a slow breath,
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Sofia.I had not expected the girl to deliver such a great job. I couldn’t believe it had worked. I couldn’t believe all it had taken to turn Dante against her was one reckless night of partying. Just one night — and everything shifted. I chuckled quietly, recalling the expression on Gabriella’s face as she understood there was no way to regain Dante’s approval. The ruin, the embarrassment. She had completed it. What now? Dante belonged to me. The idea sparked a wave of excitement within me. The thought of becoming the upcoming mistress of the mansion, along with its riches and influence, thrilled me to the core. I could already picture it — the lavish gatherings, the power, the pure opulence of everything. Before long, everything would be mine. With a pleased grin, I glided down the corridor toward Matteo’s room, my heels tapping gently on the glossy marble. The atmosphere was heavy with excitement. I opened the door without knocking, eager to revel in my triumph. Yet as soon as
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Dante.Everything went still the moment she collapsed. The clang of chains hitting the metal pole resonated into stillness, a stark and conclusive tone that lingered in the atmosphere. Even her screams appeared to be overshadowed by the darkness, and for a brief moment, it felt as if the entire universe had stopped.The silence was unbearable. Maybe—just maybe—I shouldn’t have killed the poor bastard. But the thrill was there, undeniable and electric, pumping through my veins the way it had earlier. That sharp rush, that surge of power, was like a drug.But it was the anger that stayed. It simmered in my blood as I uncuffed her wrists, the marks on her skin standing out like bruised flowers. I cradled her like a child, her body limp and fragile against me. And then I stood over her, towering and silent, just watching her sleep. The room was filled with the scent of sweat, fear and blood. He had died for her—Elio—and she didn’t even know it.In the mafia, women don’t betray their husba
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Gabriella"No." I whispered, panic clawing up my throat.Dante's grip on my hair got tighter. "Watch."I fought desperately against the bindings, the metal digging into my flesh; however, I was helpless. Enzo swiftly crossed the room, his gun shining in his hand.Elio's chest heaved and sank in quick, uneven gasps. His gaze fixed on me—imploring, urgent.A profound silence extended between us. And then the pop of the gunshot shattered it.Elio's body convulsed, blood pouring across his chest. A cry escaped my mouth as he crashed down, his head turning to the side."Please don't... no, no, no..." I cried, shaking my head.Dante's grip loosened, causing me to tumble onto the table. My vision dimmed as I watched Elio's body lie still, the light of life dwindling from his eyes.I could not catch my breath."You ought to be grateful to me, my dear," Dante whispered, sweeping my hair from my damp, sweaty face. "He was destined to die." He continued. "At least now... he passed away watching
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GabriellaI hesitated but I realized that I had chosen my own fate.From across the room, Elio’s eyes shone with profound fear. He was seated in the leather armchair, bound with rope, blood running from a gash on his forehead. Every rapid breath made his body convulse, and his mouth opened, as if he were reaching for me.Dante towered above me, a tempest in the still atmosphere. The warmth of his breath on the nape of my neck caused chills to run down my spine, accompanied by a potent aroma of whiskey that lingered afterwards. I clenched my fists at my sides, digging my nails into my palms while I tried to hide my sense of panic. “You didn’t think you could con me, did you, darling?" His tone was low, a menacing whisper. I flinched but was silent. My heart pounding wildly in my chest, each thump reverberating in my mind.He advanced gradually—intentionally—letting his fingers glide along the strap of my red dress. I shut my eyes tightly, nausea building in my throat. The space seeme
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Gabriella“Take your dress off.”The words sliced through the air, cutting and piercing. My heart thumped, my breath caught in my chest when the large, heavy door thudded shut behind us.I turned toward him, a terror tightening my throat. Dante stood a few steps in front of me, his face impenetrable, though his stiff stance sent shivers down my spine. My palms were dripping in perspiration since we had first set foot on steps leading down the basement. With each downward stride, it had been like I was walking in the direction of my grave, tremors, chasing themselves down my spine, foretelling a horror beyond understanding.I blinked hard, fighting to see clearly as Dante leaned in and flicked a switch.A blinding flash of white light filled the room.I squinted, my eyes fighting to adjust, taking in the room which looked like some sort of observation room— cold, chilling. The room was partitioned by a thick slab of glass, us and it, between us and another room. And there, I caught a f
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The quiet in the car felt like it was suffocating — the kind of silence that pressed on Gabriella’s chest so that just breathing was a chore. Only the gentle radiating engine of the car and the beating of her heart could be heard.She was too scared to talk anymore, and had long since ceased her attempts at reasoning with Dante when she could see that his cold, stony expression wouldn’t budge. His fists were clenched so tightly his knuckles were white, his jaw set in that hard, unforgiving line she knew all too well. And she knew there would be no mercy for her this night. She sank back against the far end of the seat, her body glued to the door, as if that distance would shield her from his fury. It was a familiar position — one that reminded her of the first day Matteo had torn her from her father’s arms. That same impotent terror ran through her veins now, cold and paralyzing. The muffled cries from the trunk broke the silence, sending fresh shivers through her. Elio. Her mind
