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Tesoro Chapter 19.
Cassandria POV.I don’t remember leaving hell. I don’t remember coming into the villa or making my way upstairs to my room. I don’t remember peeling the blood-soaked clothes from my body or stepping into the shower.All I can see is my zio and zia. Seeing their lifeless eyes, the terror on their faces. Hearing the gunfire and smelling the gunpowder in the air. Then hearing a roar coming from inside of me. Maybe it was me screaming? I am a monster, a demon. I watch the blood swirl down the drain and wait until the water runs clear.I don’t even notice the temperature of the water as it scolds my skin. I wash and shampoo my hair. I leave the shower, not bothering with a towel. I wipe the mirror and stare at myself. The first tear falls. A silent sob when I buckle and crash to the floor.I sob for the deaths of my family; they died because of me. They died so I could live, but I don’t want to live anymore. My life is just as fucked up as I am.The little girl who looked at everything in
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Cassandria POV.It has been a few days since the compound was attacked and my zio and zia where killed. I have avoided everyone. I have been doing my own digging into what happened that night. Not that I have found anything that I didn’t already know. Even so, I am building a plan in my head. But I can’t do anything until I’m stateside.I twirl and thrust the bokken out in front of me. I keep slashing and moving like it is the real Katana. A bokken is a wooden training sword. It is the same length and width as the Katana. Can’t use a naked blade just in case someone approaches me.During my weapons training with Alina, I found I liked using the guns, but my favourite was the Katana. She told me it was her favourite too, and she also told me about her reasons for it. She was trained by master Tadashi in Tokyo when she was a girl. His son Hamada is now the boss of the Yazuka.She explained that the blade is an extension of your body; it moves fluid like water. It can cut through anythin
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Cassandria POV.We have been standing outside the gates of the compound since before dawn. Receiving condolences from the community and other Dons that have come to show their respect for zio and zia.They were both well loved and respected in Sicily and it shows with the amount of people who have come. The funeral will be held tomorrow and I’m not ready to say goodbye. I’m starting to think that the Romano family is cursed.There have been whispers and speculations about who will be the next Don and everyone other than those in the inner circle think it will be Andros. It should upset me but it doesn’t. There has never been a Donna before, especially when there is a living and capable male heir.Flowers arrived yesterday from the Irish Kings, and separate flowers arrived from our aunt Erika and uncle Fionn. Andros wasn’t too happy about that, but I told him they have every right as they are family, whether he likes it or not.My feet are killing me, and it’s hot as hell out here. We
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Matteo POV.The Irish! The fucking four Irish Kings. They answer to nobody. Over the years, we have tried to get them onboard but they are stubborn as they are savage. How did she?Family, that’s how. How did I forget about that? Erika Bristol, Andros, and Cass’s aunt married Fionn O’Rourke, and they had Daragh. Of course. It makes sense, they only answer to family and not to outsiders.Now it makes sense why they sent flowers. I’m such an idiot I didn’t connect the dots.“Cass, where is he being held?” I ask her and she looks at me. She stands and wobbles. Shit, I stand and hold her hand to steady her.“Help me to the office. I will call Daragh.” She says, and I nod my head. I should be pissed, but I’m not. If the Irish have Curtis, he is as good as dead. Unless she calls them off. I need to speak to Dimitri and Andros.“Dimitri, Andros, meet me in the office.” I call through the villa like a damn fishwife and Cass laughs. I help her into the office and she sits in the chair and I si
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Cassandria POV.The day I have dreaded is here. The day we lay my zio and zia to rest. I stand in my bedroom wearing a black pantsuit, my long black hair is down and I’m wearing neutral make-up. I look at fluffy bear and fight the tears. Why did this have to happen? Why can’t I just live my life? So much death that is all for me. Well, not anymore. I will be heading to New York tonight.I need to meet up with Daragh and pay a visit to Curtis. Then I will go after Valentina and Rocco. But today is about my zio and zia.I pick up fluffy bear and walk out of the bedroom. Ivan and Igor are both waiting for me, dressed in black suits.“Donna.” They both say, bowing their heads, and I nod my head at them. I walk down the hallway and down the stairs. I’m numb. I walk past lots of people. They see me and bow in respect, but I don’t acknowledge them. If I do, I will break and I can’t do that.Andros and Lola walk towards me. I hug them both and Andros kisses my cheek. He takes my hand and sque
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Matteo POV.I have been waiting all day on tender hooks for word that my men have successfully retrieved Curtis, but so far not one damn word.I need him back in my clutches before Cass leaves to meet Daragh in two day’s time. If I don’t have him, then Cass will give in and kill him. I can’t have her becoming tainted or more involved in this. I know that makes me a massive hypocrite, but I don’t want her to lose what innocence she has left.I know the light is still inside of her; I saw it today at the funeral. I saw it in the way she tried her best to not break, but she broke as soon as she was in my arms. I can’t let her destroy herself further.I walk around and speak with the other Dons. They are talking about how this happened and all I can do is offer them my assurance that the threat is being dealt with. Well, it will be once I get Curtis back.“How is your beautiful bride-to-be? How come she isn’t here?” Don Angelo Russo asks me. I see Cass, out of the corner of my eye stiffen
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Cassandria POV.I stand and watch as Matteo slumps down on the sofa. I give him one last look and go in search of the Mountains and Tati. They knew what I was planning and so does Lola. Matteo thinks I’m too damaged to deal with that cunt Curtis, well he is wrong.I find the Mountains and Tati in the kitchen with our bags. When Lola comes running into the kitchen, her long blonde hair is wild and she is in her dressing down and her legs are bare.“Andros is out cold. How long will these sedatives take before they wear off?” She says, handing the needle to Tati and I walk to her and pull her into a hug.“At least eighteen hours. That will give me enough time to get to New York and take Curtis before either of them wakes up. Thank you for helping me with this, Lola. I owe you big time.” I say as I pull back and she looks at me.“No, you don’t Cass. I never agreed to this stupid plan of theirs. Besides, my kitty could use a break. So, on behalf of her, thanks.” I make a face at her and s
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Cassandria POV.We arrived at the hotel and we all bathed and got ready. I sent word to Daragh, and he told me to come when I was ready and to ask for him at the bar.I’m dressed differently than I used to dress. Gone is the business and precious tesoro. In her place is a woman on a damn mission. Standing in all black. Black leather pants, a black ripped T-shirt, black knee-high boots and biker jacket. My long black hair is pulled into a high ponytail and I have neutral make-up on my face with a dark red lip.I don’t need any weapons because I know I will be safe with in the Irish quarter. I leave my hotel bedroom and walk into the penthouse suite and go in search of my team.I find them all in the living room. They are all waiting for me. Alina and Dimitri are checking their weapons, Tati is typing away on her laptop and my Mountains are looking out of the floor to ceiling windows at the New York nighttime skyline.“We ready?” I ask making my presence known. They all stop what they a
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Tesoro Chapter 79.
Cassandria POV.It has been a year since I killed Claudia and sent the message to every trafficker out there. Tati and Anya found everything from within the mansion before we destroyed it.We are working to bring every trafficking ring down. So far, it is working. All the Don’s of each family are helping with this effort. I couldn’t be prouder.I have opened sanctuaries for the victims and their families. So they all get the help they need, whether it be financially, emotionally or just to help those that walk through the doors.Pheonix Couture is doing great as well. With the help of not only Bristol-Romano International but DeAngelis International, all our businesses are thriving. We joined our companies. Some of the victims also work with in our business.Gabriella and Alexandra are growing beautifully. I spent the first few months not leaving their side. Matteo has done a wonderful job in raising our girls. They continue to make me laugh every day. They are truly our little miracl
Tesoro Chapter 78.
Cassandria POV.I drive the SUV at speed the closer I get to the gates.“Tesoro, slow down,” Matteo says as he braces, but I ignore him as I collide with the gate. The gate opens. I sneer as I drive to the front door and screech to a halt. I rip the door open and step out. I look around. Yeah, if this doesn’t scream ambush, I don’t know what does.“CLAUDIA, HERE I AM! COME OUT AND FACE ME LIKE THE COWARD YOU ARE!” I shout as I look at the camera. I point my finger at it, knowing she is watching me.The rest of the convoy arrives, and each person steps out and walks closer to me. Just as the front door opens and I stand firm as men all pour out surrounding us. Some tucking their dicks back inside their pants. Vile bastards.I waste no time in attacking, and everyone does as well. I’m cutting men down left and right. Not giving one shit. I see my opening and I take it. I run into the mansion.Matteo screaming after me. I run with my Katana slashing and stabbing as I go to anyone who tri
Tesoro Chapter 77.
Cassandria POV.I told Andros and Matteo to pack some clothes for him and the girls. I can’t have them staying here, not after what went down. So I am taking them to my mansion. They will be safe there. I called Zana and Heather and asked them to head over and set up some rooms for everyone.The girls have not left my side and I smile, not wanting them to. I will protect them with my life.“Momma, what about Brutus?” Gabriella asks and I look at her and smile.“Brutus? My beautiful boy, he will be ok. He is very strong and stubborn. Does he behave?” I ask her and she nods her head and I smile. I have missed him and I will see him again.“Yes, he lets us ride him. He is very gentle.” Huh. Is she talking about the same horse? Brutus is stubborn as hell.“I’m glad he is piccolo tesoro. He was my baby before you both came along.” I say to her as I stroke her black hair. She leans against one of my shoulders and Alexandra is leaning against the other one.“Momma, how are you here? Papa sai
Tesoro Chapter 76.
Matteo POV.I’m laying in bed going over the events of recent days. We had not long returned from Sicily with Andros. The girls went with Lola and Cassian back to my compound and I headed with Andros to Bristol-Romano International HQ.That was when it happened. The moment tesoro mio remembered her brother. Then she collapsed and had a seizure. Not long after that, her assistants arrived to find her and Andros was instructed to let Cass or Anastasia or whatever you want to call her rest.The doctor was called, and my heart was in my mouth the entire time. Hearing her screams, seeing her foam at the mouth, her eyes rolling into the back of her head. Then it just stopped. Her chest heaving and her eyes flickering.The doctor came and wanted her to be placed in the hospital, but we all agreed that she should rest at home. We did take her to the hospital, and she was still unconscious. She underwent MRI scans, X-rays, blood work. Everything came back within normal ranges. But she was stil
Tesoro Chapter 75.
Anastasia POV.After we met with Tiny at the store, I gave him carte blanche. So he knows what I want and need and his team has already started. All the materials needed will arrive tomorrow. So today they are ripping out everything. Tiny has a team of thirty under him. From plasters, decorators, electricians, plumbers, tilers. You name it; he has it.I have used Tiny and his team from when I opened my first store in Milan. They go where I go and do what is needed. I laughed when he told me his name was Tiny. Because the man is anything but tiny. He is huge. His team or crew are ex-military and are really handy men to know.In their spare time, they are part of an MC. The MC is called The Princes Of Darkness. Tiny has a wife called Tanya and a son that has just taken over as president. His name is Harry Hatchet Jackson. Who has a child on the way with his wife Deanna.All the money they make from making my dreams reality goes towards what the club and the local town need. So I see it
Tesoro Chapter 74.
Anastasia POV.I slept like shit last night, plagued with dreams. Matteo DeAngelis was the dominant feature in them. I was happy then they took a dark turn. A maniacal laugh of a woman sounded around me. Then a sting. Me screaming, but it wasn’t me; it was someone who looked like me.“All Hail the Queen.” She said, but I can’t see her face. My body jolts with each hit, each brutal, disgusting thing that happened. I screamed and begged it to stop.I was woken by a wet nose and tongue against my cheek. I never went back to sleep after that. So I did what I do best. Work.The front door opens and I don’t stop finalising designs for the store opening. I already have some of the completed pieces here to go into display cases for general sale. I will also be showcasing some of the custom designs. But those will only be for VIP customers.My jewellery is designed to suit every budget. Not just the super rich. The opening night will be an invitation only event to all the high rollers in this
Tesoro Chapter 73.
Matteo POV.When we arrived in Sicily. My little miracles were so excited as soon as the SUVs rolled to a stop at the compound, they were off and running towards Alina and Dimitri. Everyone loves Gabriella and Alexandra.Dimitri walks to me and hugs me and I hug him back just as Andros and Lola walk out of the house. Lola has hold of little Cassian on her hip and he too has the Romano traits. The icy blue eyes and black hair.“Matteo, you don’t look so good.” Dimitri says to me and I look at him and then at Alina, who is talking animatedly to the girls and, of course, little Natalya.“We need to have a meeting ASAP.” I tell him and he looks at Alina and she looks up and the smile vanishes from her face as she stands up and nods her head once before the girls run over to Andros and Lola.Andros and Lola love the girls. Andros scoops both of them up and hugs them tight.“Our little ones, I swear you are both going to be taller than me if you both keep growing like this. How was your fli
Tesoro Chapter 72.
Anastasia POV.The dull throbbing in my head wakes me. God, what did I drink last night? Oh, that’s right, everything. God, I drank like a fish and I don’t know why.I’m currently face down with the hoodie over my head face planting the pillow. The sun is beaming through the room, warming my ass, and I really need the bathroom.I roll out of bed, and land on the floor, wrapped in the quilt. God damnit, one Anastasia burrito coming right up with a side of the mother of all hangovers. I fight to get out of this quilt and succeed. Walking to the bathroom, I make quick work of making myself feel and look more human.After a long scolding hot shower, I’m now wide awake and feeling slightly better. Grabbing a towel, I walk into the bedroom and head to my closet and grab shorts and a sports bra. I pull them on and start doing my stretches as I jog down the stairs and into the kitchen.Making a juice before heading to the gym. I turn the music on and up and grab my hand wraps and start wrappi
Tesoro Chapter 71.
Matteo POV.I’m lost in thought as I sit in the jet heading toward Sicily. The girls are all sleeping in the bedroom. All I can think about is Anastasia. She does have a striking resemblance to Cass. But nothing is making sense.The flight has been silent, each of us in a state of shock at seeing her and her not remembering anyone. So that just tells me she isn’t Cass. But my gut is telling me she is and I will get to the bottom of it.“Matteo, I have what you requested.” Tati says breaking me out of my thoughts. I look at her as she stands and hands me the iPad.“What did you find?” I ask her and she sighs.“I can’t explain it. You need to read it, Matteo, but I warn you it is bad.” She says and I look from her to the information. I nod my head and call Colin to me. He is my air steward. I only have men working on my jet as the female staff would try to get me into bed. I’m completely celibate. I will remain that way too, especially after what happened.“Yes, sir, what can I get for
