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The Alliance Cooperation
ROSALINA'S POVI was beyond heartbroken when the doctor delivered one of the most soul-crushing news of my life. "They'll heal," he said, his gaze kind but distant. "With time and therapy, you'll walk again."He paused, letting the weight of his next words settle. "But..." he continued, his voice softer now, "the damage to the nerves is extensive. Dancing, the way you used to..." He trailed off, leaving the unspoken sentence hanging like a leaden weight in my chest.Denial, anger, despair – they swirled in a dizzying vortex, threatening to pull me under.I had fought. I fought Javier's cruelty, fought the pain, fought to cling to the hope that this was just a temporary setback. But the doctor's words, spoken with clinical certainty, shattered that hope like a fragile glass figurine.Dancing wasn't just my passion; it was my identity. The way my body moved, the way music flowed through me, the stories I told with every step – it was who I was. And now, that was being taken away.But I
The Alliance Another alliance
LEONARDO'S POV "You killed Junior," My brother's deadly remark could only make me scoff. "He is the reason why you're not with your wife anymore," I answered, taking the sip of coffee Sasha had graciously brewed for me. "He was leaking inside information about our plans.""Even so," Enzo trailed off. Almost catching something was off about me. I grinned. "You have nothing to worry about," I assured. "The thing you should worry about though... is how you're gonna convince Andrae for the alliance." Enzo wasn't convinced that I would give up on Rosalina only to marry my mortal enemy's sister out of the blue. But hey, I had to let my brother reunite with his wife even if that meant I had to give up on Rosalina. "Alright, Leo," Enzo said, although reluctantly. "We'll go see the Armandos tomorrow."***ROSALINA'S POVMy legs were getting better, but that didn't ease any of my depression. Of the despair, I was feeling for bidding goodbye to ballet forever. My wings were broken, I was no
The Alliance Divide and rule
LEONARDO'S POVDivide and rule.That was what Agent Mattews applied to take down the Armandos. And now he was trying to do the same between me and my brother. The person who is behind my parent's death was freed by my brother, and he didn't even mention it to me. But Uncle Giovanni was aware of this, but he chose to hide it from me. One thing was certain, my brother was trying to keep me in the dark about something related to our mother's death. And only one person could answer why.My parents' killer Uncle Fredo himself. Agent Mattews was handy when it came to tracking down people no matter how stealthy they were. Uncle Fredo went into hiding the moment he was freed from the federal prison, and if I wasn't wrong, he was also responsible for Ariana Russo's sexual assault. No wonder the Russos hated us to guts, it was all thanks to that man.I pulled up to the unassuming apartment building in Chicago's Little Italy. Uncle Fredo's address, courtesy of Agent Mattews' discreet intel. My
The Alliance Pregnant
ROSALINA'S POV Saint broke the news to me that Leonardo was getting married, and the bride wasn't me. Out of all the women he could have chosen to be his wife, it had to be Mia Armando. It was like he had slapped me across my face in public without actually doing it. I was no longer going through my life in a wheelchair anymore. I walked, but not as smoothly as before. Sebastian always stood by my side at all times in case I fell. He would catch me, or even pick me up if he noticed I pushed myself too hard, which I did very often than I liked to admit. The kitchen became one of my frequent places to visit and every time I entered, I heard Nonna's happy chatter about Lily being pregnant with a baby girl. That was the only news that was keeping my depression away. The thought of becoming a girl aunt couldn't have been more exciting. "You don't have to follow me everywhere I go, you know?" I teased Sebas sometimes."I don't want you breaking your nose this time," He said, with a hint
The Alliance Ironic
ROSALINA'S POVTwelve weeks.A grainy image was displayed on the screen. There, nestled in the digital womb, was my own miracle: a tiny flicker of life, twelve weeks old, already a universe unto itself. My hand, instinctively, went to my abdomen, still embarrassingly flat despite the blooming life inside it. It felt alien, a secret my body held close. Yet, on the screen, the evidence was undeniable. Lily squeezed my hand, her thumb rubbing reassuringly back and forth. "That's your baby, Rose."Tears welled in my eyes, blurring the image further. I took a shaky breath, trying to find the words. "Lily," I started, the lump in my throat made it made it harder to speak. "I have to get rid of it."Her brows furrowed, "What do you mean?" "I… I can't be a mother," I confessed, the shame burning in my chest. "Not when the father is marrying someone else..."I squeezed my eyes shut, the tears finally escaping, hot and uncontrolled, tracing jagged paths down my cheeks. Lily's eyes glistene
The Alliance Unexpected guest
ROSALINA’S POV I decided to treat myself to a post-breakup marathon, because having two broken legs just wasn’t enough. This included the classic combination of binge-watching Netflix, scrolling endlessly through social media, and barricading myself in my room until someone knocked on my door out of concern for my well-being. Because who needs human interaction when you have streaming services and endless scrolling?This time, it was Isabella who checked in on me. A look of shock crossed her face seeing the pile of food scattered on my bed for me to dine on for the entire afternoon. A jar of pickles, cannolis, a basket of fresh apples, chocolate bars, and two cans of orange soda.“Are you gonna eat all that?” She asked, pointing a chipped nail at my comfort goodies. “Of course,” I said, before sinking my teeth into an apple with a delightful crunch.Elizabetta breezed in, sharing the same expression as her sister did. “You seriously need to stop acting depressed. Or else Nonna’s gonn
The Alliance Watch you burn
ROSALINA'S POV"M-mamma?" A sharp gasp. "Stellina? Oh my darling, is that really you?"Tears flooded my eyes at the childhood nickname. "It's me, Mamma," I choked out. "I thought...we all thought...""Shh shh, don't cry, my love." Her gentle tone soothed my fraying nerves. "I'm here. I'm alright." Her voice hitched. "But you must listen close..."I clasped the phone desperately. "Where are you? How-""The man who gave you this phone," she cut in urgently--but before she could finish the sentence, Andrae seized his phone back."Do I have your attention now, little rose?" I lunged for the phone. "Let me speak to her!" Andrae held it out of my reach, his eyes glinting. "Have I made my position clear then, cara mia?""Oh yeah, real clear," I spat acidly. "Hold my long-lost mother hostage unless I marry you? Real classy move." Andrae pocketed the phone smoothly. "I'm simply ensuring both families benefit, as was agreed upon." "Agreed by who?" I threw up my hands. "Don't I get a say
The Alliance Torturous love
ROSALINA'S POV"Are you feeling alright, Rosalina?" Andrae's voice was smooth, like velvet over steel. His fingers left my waist, only to ghost up towards my face.I recoiled subtly at his touch, hoping he wouldn't notice. Unfortunately, nothing ever went past Andrae Armando. He scrutinized my reaction with an arched brow, his grip on me tightening ever so slightly."I'm fine," I replied evenly, keeping my tone light. Inside, my instincts screamed at me to get away from him. But I know any show of fear will only encourage his twisted appetites.Andrae gave me a smile that didn't reach his cold, reptilian eyes. "You just seem a little distracted tonight. I do hope nothing is troubling you."His grip on me tightens further in warning even as his words ooze faux concern. I suppress a shudder."Of course not," I say with a smile just as artificial as his. "I'm just tired."Andrae nodded, feigning understanding. But we both know he saw through my futile excuse. This man hid his cruelty beh
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The Alliance Epilogue 2
5 YEARS LATER... LEONARDO'S POV I reclined in one of Enzo's plush office chairs, half listening to my cousins drone on about business. My gaze landed on Enzo's hands as he gesticulated, and I had to bite my cheek to keep from laughing. His nails were painted a glittery pink and decorated with Hello Kitty stickers. When he caught me staring, Enzo shrugged. "Gigi ambushed me this morning." "Daddy-daughter time looks good on you, brother," I teased. Enzo shot me a wry look. "We'll see how you handle it when your little hellion grows up." I chuckled thinking about my spirited son. "Adriano keeps things exciting, for sure. Just yesterday he finger-painted a mural on his bedroom wall using Rosalina's lipstick." My cousins howled. "Takes after his old man," Luca said. "In all the best and worst ways," I agreed. Right on cue, my cell phone rang. I didn't have to check the caller ID to know it was Adriano's teacher. "That'll be Mrs. Dawson now. Let me guess - he set off stink bombs in
The Alliance Epilogue one
LEONARDO'S POV(A few months later...)A piercing cry split the night air. I groaned, clinging to the last remnants of a pleasant dream as little Adriano's wails persisted."Your son is awake," I mumbled, still half asleep.Rosalina stirred slightly. "Before sunrise, he's your son," she quipped drowsily.I chuckled at the familiar Lion King quote, then dragged myself reluctantly from the warm bed. I shuffled over to the crib and gently lifted my bawling son into my arms. We had named him Adriano, after Rosalina's father."Shhh Adriano, go back to sleep," I soothed, rocking him gently. His tiny mouth rooted hungrily at my chest, latching onto my nipple. I winced. "Wrong nipple, buddy."I retrieved one of the bottles of breast milk Rosa had pumped earlier and offered it to Adriano. He sucked greedily, his cries subsiding as I held him close. I smiled down at my son, my heart swelling with love and pride. He had his mother's beautiful hazel eyes and my strong Salvadori nose and chin.I
The Alliance Just married!
ROSALINA'S POV I stared at my reflection, scarcely recognizing the radiant bride smiling back. The strapless gown hugged my body perfectly, the pink floral accents on the skirt matching my rose tiara."Oh, you look absolutely beautiful!" Lily dabbed at her eyes as she helped me smooth the skirt.I couldn't stop smiling, joy bubbling inside me. After everything, this day had finally come - my wedding day! My Nonna stepped forward, clasping my hands warmly. "Stellina, I'm so happy for you. You chose well, my dear. That boy loves you with his whole heart."I embraced Nonna tightly. "Thank you. For understanding, and supporting us." She stroked my hair lovingly. "Always, il mio tesoro."A loud commotion outside made us glance at the door. I heard Leo's voice rising insistently."Let me see my wife, damn it!"Isabella shot me a bemused look. "Somebody's impatient to get this show on the road."I laughed softly. Trust Leo to toss tradition aside. My heart swelled with love for my soon-to
The Alliance Mother
ROSALINA'S POVI clutched the address in my hand, the edges creased and worn from the countless times I'd unfolded it. Antonella DiMarco - the stranger who used to be my mother. "You sure about this, babe? No one would blame you if-""I'm sure," I cut him off, my voice tight. "I gotta do this, Leo. I can't..." My throat closed up for a moment. "I can't move on until I look her in the eye and get some damn answers."He nodded slowly, jaw tight. I could practically hear the argument raging in his head about why this was a bad idea. But one glance at my expression and he just sighed, holding out his hand.I shifted in my seat, trying to ignore the growing pressure in my bladder. The sun was starting to set, casting an orange glow across the desert landscape blurring past. Leo kept his eyes fixed on the road, one hand resting gently on my knee in silent support.I knew I should've gone to the bathroom again before we left the last rest stop an hour ago. But nerves had killed my appetit
The Alliance Revelations
LEONARDO'S POVThe dank basement reeked of blood and fear. My uncle Giovanni was tied to a chair, swollen and battered from the beating he had gotten. But I felt no pity for the traitor.My cousin Luca's eyes were wild with grief. Losing his twin Lucio had destroyed him. Now seeing his father Giovanni revealed as a turncoat was the last straw."Alright, talk," I said coldly to Giovanni. "Spill why you teamed up with Andrae against your own family."When Giovanni stayed silent, Alessio slammed a fist into his gut. Giovanni wheezed in pain as Luca flinched, choking back a sob."Last chance," I said casually as Giovanni fought for breath. "Give me the details, then you get a quick death for ratting out the family."Fear flashed in Giovanni's eyes. He started rambling about how Andrae had approached him and offered control of the family if Giovanni helped kill my brother."Lies!" Giovanni cried desperately. "He used me! I never wanted Vincenzo dead, you gotta believe me!"Disgust roiled t
The Alliance Ares and Aphrodite
LILLINA'S POVI cradled Enzo's limp hand in both of mine, pressing fervent kisses to his chilled fingers. The steady beep of the heart monitor was my lone comfort as I maintained my bedside watch. His chest rose and fell rhythmically, but he remained locked away in unconsciousness. "You have to come back to me, Enzo" I whispered, my vision blurring. "Our daughter needs her father." I swiped angrily at the tears streaking my face. I had to be strong for our child, though the effort threatened to shatter my fragile composure.A knock interrupted my swirling thoughts. Carlo entered, his expression carefully neutral. "Any change?" I shook my head mutely, a fresh wave of tears spilling over. Suddenly, Vincenzo's hand twitched feebly in mine. I gasped, leaning forward intently as his brow furrowed. "Enzo?" I choked out. "C-can you hear me?"With agonizing slowness, his eyelids fluttered open halfway, still clouded by anesthesia. But they locked onto mine with recognition that flooded my
The Alliance Written in blood
ROSALINA'S POVThe courthouse appeared all too soon, a hulking stone edifice that filled me with dread. Andrae dragged me forcibly up the steps, his grip leaving blossoming bruises on my arm. I scanned the empty foyer frantically, praying for some means of escape. At the far end, an elderly clerk sat stamping documents behind a high desk.Andrae strode toward him purposefully, shoving me ahead of him. "We need to be married immediately," he barked.The clerk's eyes widened at Andrae's imperious demand, flickering uncertainly to my tear-stained face. "I'm sorry, sir, but there are certain requirements..." he began weakly.In a flash, Andrae had a pistol aimed at the man's forehead. "The only requirement is that you do as I say," he growled. "Now."The clerk paled, raising his trembling hands in acquiescence. "Y-yes sir, right away." He fumbled with shaking hands to ready the license and certificate, the gun still leveled at his head.Once the documents were prepared, Andrae scrawled hi
The Alliance Brick by brick
VINCENZO'S POVChaos erupted as bullets flew in all directions. Years of simmering hatred between the Salvatores and Armandos had finally boiled over, transforming my brother's wedding into a bloodbath."Get the women and children to safety!" I bellowed. My men rushed to usher the terrified guests away from the hailstorm of lead.I scanned the pandemonium desperately for my pregnant wife. "Lily!" Where was she? There - a flash of her yellow dress across the courtyard. I sprinted towards her, bullets kicking up shards of brick at my heels.She stood paralyzed behind an overturned table, one hand instinctively cradling her belly. I shielded her body with mine and urged her towards the exit. "We need to move, now!"We scrambled into a sheltered alcove. Her eyes were wild, face streaked with tears. "Oh God, the baby-""You'll both be alright," I soothed. I peeked out - we weren't far from an escape route. I steeled myself. "On three, we run."I took her hand in mine. "One, two, thre-"The
The Alliance Bloody red wedding
ROSALINA'S POVI slipped into the marble restroom, the swell of violins and chatter fading behind the heavy door. Gripping the gold-flecked countertop, I steadied my breathing, willing my roiling nerves to quiet. Today Leonardo pledged himself to another while our unborn child grew in secret within me.The door creaked open and my reflection paled. Mia. An awkward tension thickened the air as we hovered, over the betrayed bride-to-be and the 'other woman'. To my surprise, her dark brown eyes held no malice. Only sympathy. "Hey, Rosalina," she said gently. "Are you okay?"I attempted a weak smile, my hands trembling. "A bit unwell, thanks." A massive understatement. I smoothed my dress self-consciously, the pink chiffon Leonardo adored. Mia's gaze flickered over it. "That color suits you Wanna rest a while in my suite?"Giving a weak smile, I nodded. I followed mutely, sinking into an ornate chaise lounge as attendants fluttered around Mia. The opulent chamber with its marble friezes
