The Don's Damsel: Brothers Of Blood Book One

The Don's Damsel: Brothers Of Blood Book One

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Marco - The Don of the Cosa Nostra, cold, heartless and shielded, let's no one in. Conceals his pain. He is engaged to Roxy, for business. With no love or chemistry between them, their marriage is set to be nothing more than business. Lucia - An ordinary woman, with nothing special about her, or so she believes. She runs on emotions. Suffering from anxiety attacks and crazy moments. She's the complete opposite of Marco. Like him, she is engaged, only it's forced on her. Lucia - Life was great until a year ago, I had just been told about my mother's death to watch the love of my life and sister shot before my eyes. The loving father I once had, now cold, calculated, sells me. My newest boyfriend's last quest for me leaves me facing Marco - The Don. I won't go down without a fight. Keeping me captive in his great fortress, I can't escape. What I thought was my life, crumbled down when I found out the secrets my family had hidden. Even Marco couldn't comprehend how deep into the Cosa Nostra I have been since the day I was born. Marco - I knew it was a mistake taking her home, and keeping her hostage until I uncovered the truth. That mistake led to me feeling. It led me to want her like I had never wanted anyone else before. She ripped me open and pulled the feelings free I had buried and tried hiding throughout my life. She just walked in, blew up my life and said, deal with it. Like emotion isn't a weakness. PLEASE BE AWARE. Do not read if you are sensitive to the TW topics. This is one of my most open, raw, and descriptive books. It isn't often it fades to black.

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Chapter 1

Lucia - One Year Earlier

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The call with my mother ended quickly. A simple okay from myself, and then I hung up. I don't like her calls. Not the ones like that.

"Babes?" Ethan pulls me to him. "Are you okay?"

"Mum needs me. I need to meet her at Bocca Felice." His head tilts, and a knowing expression covers his face.

"Okay, well, I will meet you there shortly. Then you can let me know what happens, okay?" He looks at me, and I nod as his arms pull me in. With my head resting on his chest, I breathe deeply.

"I wish she had just told me on the phone." I don't understand her sometimes.

"Stop panicking; you have no idea if it is bad. Look, get sorted, go meet your mum, and I will be through in an hour, okay?" He stands waiting, and I nod.

He's right; I need to stop panicking.

My fingers rap against the chair. My mother never summons me unless it is terrible news. Strangely, she has summoned me to a restaurant, which means this is a big hit.

God, mum, couldn't you just tell me on the phone?

I hate waiting, when she called and said I had to be here in an hour, I rushed. Now, though, two hours later, nothing. My fingers continue to tap against the chair quicker.

Maybe it isn't bad if she's late? I feel sick. I don't know if it's the nerves from not knowing and waiting or from the amount of alcohol I consumed last night.

Resting my head forward, I take deep breaths.

One - Nothing is fixed

Two - Everything can be changed

Three - I can survive

Four - It's normal to feel like this

Five - Shit, what was five? Five - I still have my freedom.

The chanting seems to work, and my hands begin to steady. Hearing the creak of the door, I turn to it.

"Rose?" So this is big, as my sister is here. It has to be. I watch as she walks over and sits down, facing me. Her face is soaked. Turning to look outside, I don't see rain.

Tears, my body shudders, and I swallow loudly.

"Rose?" God, it's bad news, where is mum?

"Mum's dead." My world drops; sucking in a breath, I feel like someone is squeezing my lungs, not allowing me to draw a breath.

Each attempt I make fails.

"One - " I stop, this is fixed, this is fucking fixed! I can't change this. Grasping the table, my fingers dig into the wood, slowly numbing my fingers.

"Dad called, she left the house and..." Her words stop, I don't want her to continue.

One - Fuck, what can one be now?

"She drank too much. From the sounds of it, she had seizures and just died."

No. No. No. Sitting, I shake my head. No. No. No. I didn't even say bye! I didn't even say bye. I just said okay, I just said okay! My head falls forward, my chest heavy as I struggle to breathe. Grief and Anxiety don't mix, not at all.

"Lucia." Her word is muted, swimming through the sea of noise my pulse is causing in my ears.

There is a warm feeling suddenly around my shoulders.

"One - You can keep going. Two - You can survive this. Three - It's a small bump. Four - This feeling is normal. Five – Your mum loved you." Ethan's words slip through my mind.

He kept repeating it until I could focus again, his arms staying around my body. Looking up, Rose is still there.

"I will come back with you two. I can't face going home yet." She tries to smile, but her lips don't match her command.

Goodbye mum.

Fighting back the tears, I stand. Walking out, I stop.

"I'm going to get freshened up, actually." I turn and make my way towards the door. The sound of gunshots has me hiding; my eyes look around as I hear the screams of people. The screeching of wheels pulls me from my daze, a daze I wish I had stayed in.

My eyes fall on Rose and Ethan, their bodies unmoving. Crawling over, I grab them. Screaming, I shake them.

"Wake up!" The words screamed from my lips as I pull on Rose. "We are doing it together. Our own world, our own life. I need you so we can do it again!" My head falls forward. "You promised, you promised we would do it together." Crying, my hands refuse to let them go.

The sounds around me become distant noise as I realise everyone is gone. Everyone I loved, everyone who meant something. Gone.

I had promised her I would do it; I had promised we would make this world our own. My fingers slowly peel away from her body as I feel someone dragging me away.

Fighting against the grip, I get pulled back further and further until there aren't faces, just two bodies.

Please wake up. I'm sorry. I'm sorry I took so long to move and respond.

I'm sorry, Rose, this is my fault. It should have been me. It should have been me.

MARCO 6MONTHS EARLIER

I look at the pathetic, useless man before me. If you can even give him the title, man. He thought he had worked things out. He thought the loyalty I bestowed on him was unchangeable and nothing would destroy it.

Well, you're fucking wrong.

Drawing in the silken smoke, the taste of Daiquri hits me; as I breathe out, the cloud of smoke surrounds him.

"You burnt the loyalty I gave you. Nothing can bring that back." Rising from my chair, I take off my jacket, folding it and placing it on the chair.

His eyes watch warily as I remove my tie and roll up my shirt sleeves. Sucking in the silken smoke again, I lean into his face.

"So, you can try to earn it back. Get in the ring." His eyes widened, and I dropped the cigar to the floor. Stepping down on it, I wait, watching his every move.

The roll of his throat has me smile. It's slow and shaky, and he's trying to hold himself together and not swallow so loudly. My eyes observe those around me.

Dario is bouncing from foot to foot, itching to have fun. The crazy bastard has lost it, not that we will say that, though. No, he was born that way. I almost crack a smile at that thought.

Lorenzo is sitting. He's barely moved and kept his eyes fixed on Tommy the entire time. He's analysing everything, he can't just sit, no he has to analyse everything. To his right, by the drinks machine, is Matteo. His tongue glides across his lip as he peers at his phone, no doubt talking to Is, and knowing her, she will be taunting the fuck out of him.

My eyes go to Wayne. He's shifting nervously, but he's new, so today is a test of his strength and well…to see if he can handle shit.

"I'm waiting, Tommy. On your feet." Slipping from my shoes, I turn my back to him. A show that I don't fear that target I have on my back for being the Don.

I watch as Lorenzo walks past me, likely bored as fuck. I can't blame him. Taking a step forward, I hear the shot. As I spin, I grab my gun, aiming for Tommy; I fire, watching the bullet hit the centre of his forehead.

He falls, unmoving, I glance around, but no one is moving. Keeping myself calm, I look again. Dario, there is no blood. Matteo, no blood. Lorenzo, shit! Moving to his side, I pull him down, his hands pushing me back.

"Fuck off, asshole." I look at him with a firm face. "It's a graze, barely anything." He laughs, but I watch the wound gushing. Clicking my fingers, I am handing a cloth. Holding it against him, I sigh.

"You got to fucking close."

"That I did, brother; he shot me with my own gun." His chuckle ends in a groan. I watch as they carry him out to the SUV. He will be fine. It wasn't a fatal shot.

Standing, I look at my soldiers. These fuckers didn't even move quickly enough. My eyes slice across to the latest members.

"Loyalty is earned." I step forward.

"Loyalty can not be bought." I step over Tommy's body.

"Loyalty isn't for life." Leaning down into Tommy's face now.

"Loyalty lost is deadly." Closing Tommy's eyes, I straighten myself. Slipping on my shoes, I grab my jacket and tie. I was looking forward to caving his head in.

Apparently, though, he had other ideas. I turn and face the men.

"I have given you loyalty and brought you into the Cosa Nostra family. If you see that as a weakness on my side, well…it will be a mistake."

Sitting back in the chair, I face them. Mac stays close to me. My main man.

"I hope today has made you realise that coming into this family, getting loyalty, just to use it against me, won't get you far."

Sighing, I shake my head at Tommy's body.

"Those who pay to have you on their side are not giving you loyalty. They are giving you a death sentence. Once they are done with you…" Standing, I smooth down my suit.

"They will leave you just how Tommy is." Turning, I walk out with Mac behind me. I don't say anything else. Worry creeps up in my chest for Lorenzo.

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174 Chapters
Lucia - One Year Earlier
Book Playlist - https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNBmGuFJko7pakarfhivRlKhdv4WhMTK&si=U6muZkLQZYd1_5ZKThe call with my mother ended quickly. A simple okay from myself, and then I hung up. I don't like her calls. Not the ones like that."Babes?" Ethan pulls me to him. "Are you okay?""Mum needs me. I need to meet her at Bocca Felice." His head tilts, and a knowing expression covers his face."Okay, well, I will meet you there shortly. Then you can let me know what happens, okay?" He looks at me, and I nod as his arms pull me in. With my head resting on his chest, I breathe deeply."I wish she had just told me on the phone." I don't understand her sometimes."Stop panicking; you have no idea if it is bad. Look, get sorted, go meet your mum, and I will be through in an hour, okay?" He stands waiting, and I nod.He's right; I need to stop panicking.My fingers rap against the chair. My mother never summons me unless it is terrible news. Strangely, she has summoned me to a restaur
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Lucia - Money
Present DayMy feet hurry along. The last thing I want to do is to be caught here."He's close to the Cosa Nostra, be damn careful when you do this."Ignoring the words of my ‘sold to’ boyfriend that he said to me earlier, I keep going. Once I round the corner, my pace picks up. I haven't met Dario.Yet Dan warned me.He's close to the Cosa Nostra.He's got deadly hands.He never quits.I need to pray he quits and that he won't realise I took this and ran. I'll be honest. At first I didn't know. Foolish, maybe, as Dan looked astounded when I had never heard of the Pesci brothers.Maybe Dario is close to them, but who gives a fucking shit? I need this. I need to ensure I keep Dan and his friends happy. I have watched this place daily since Dan told me about the job.Tonight was the night I took what they wanted; I took something I never thought I would touch in my life, but I have.God, Lucia, you're fucking foolish!Stopping, my eyes go back to where I had run from. Sweat beads on my
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Lucia - Engagement
I sit across from my father. His wide grin makes me want to puke, along with his newest bit that clings to him like flies to shit. I drown out their conversation, not wanting to hear.She's a certified lawyer.She doesn't work anymore.She has the most beautiful emerald eyes.No, Dad, she's another piece for your collection."Is she behaving herself?" My dad's question is aimed at Dan, and I sit still waiting. Dan twists his head to look in my direction, and a knowing expression covers his face."Well, Gino, how do I put this?" Dan waits, his eyes fixed on me. He's set to torture me, torment me, or maybe just use me as his personal sex slave? Then again, that was his agreement with my father.He's waiting for my response to this morning's question, or rather, his demand.He says it's a choice, but it isn't. We stare each other down, my dad's eyes flickering from me back to Dan."Lucia." My father's words are loud."You have a choice, woman. Accept we both join you in bed tonight, or D
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Marco - Movements
Present DayAs I pace the floor, my anger rises."How do you manage to lose a fucking gun?" I step towards him. My fist clenched."I erm, I placed it on the desk." His body quivers."You placed it on the fucking desk and turned your back on it?" Stepping closer, he nods."I didn't think. I always do it. I don't understand. One second, it was there, then it was gone. I searched and saw no one." His words burn me.Pushing him back, I stand over him."Not seconds. Seconds meant you would have fucking seen who walked in and took it!"Someone was there, or he is lying. Lying so he can keep the gun concealed, to use later, maybe? I watch him cower on the floor."Someone sort him out." Turning, I walk out, Mac follows, and I enter the SUV. "Take me to Al Prato." I hope he knows who it was or saw something.Sucking in a breath, I count.Bury the emotionsHide the angerDon't feelStopping outside, the door is opened for me. I walk in and look at Dom."I can tell you." He laughs slightly, and
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Lucia - Real Father
I didn't leave it again after being told this was my room. Someone had knocked and brought me food.Thank you, thoughtful kidnapper, for feeding me.Other than that one interaction, I had not seen anyone else. I tried leaving, but Door Jockey Steve, as I called him, told me to stay in my room until he got more orders.I was just grateful the door wasn't locked. I thought it would have been to keep me where the mafia guy wanted me. Now, my friendly, hot-as-hell kidnapper has invited me to breakfast.I'm no fool, hot kidnapper. Breakfast is a way to make me talk. I won't.He was interesting, though. I watched his eyes search my body like he was looking for something deep inside my skin and bones and boy, his bone grew.Laughing, I put my shoes on. Sure, he got hard, but then his eyes fell on the bruises, so I made a witty remark to make him talk and leave. I glance at my jumper. I wore it to hide the bruises, but now, what is the point?He's seen them. Stepping to the door, I open it. D
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Marco - Secrets
I watch as she leaves the kitchen. She uses humour as a way to deflect. She uses jokes to avoid serious questions and answers. Strolling to the cupboard, I pull the mop out.Sure, they will clean up, but I may as well. It saves anyone from slipping. Quickly wiping up the coffee, she decided to splash across the marble floor. I stepped back and placed the mop away.Grabbing coffee, I walk back to my room."You took your time."My head snaps up."Sorry, Sir. I didn't mean.""Yes, you did. Just leave." I stand, watching as Roxy walks to the door. She hesitates for a moment."I apologise, Sir, for my forwardness." She nods and disappears. Drinking the coffee, I run through some work before showering and dressing.Stepping into the office, my brothers and some of the men are waiting for the updates."Well, brother?" Lorenzo looks at me. "Is she a spy, crawling her way into this to cause issues to avenge her father?" His smirk widens as he leans back."Son." Turning, I look at our father. C
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Lucia - Questions
It feels awkward knowing that he went through my things. I understand, though, that he wants the gun, but I didn't lie when I said I didn't know where it was. I don't have any idea about that fact. I know I gave it to Dan, but I can't say that."So, why do you not have a phone?" My eyes move from the scenery outside to his eyes. I didn't think of this question."From what I can tell, you don't have a bank. Not an active one; the last time it was used was a year ago."My eyes search the car for an answer, any answer.You're not the typical kidnapper, MarcoMy eyes narrow at him."It's strange, no phone, no bank, from what I saw and know, no passport, no family photos." He's looking at me, waiting. How do I lie? I can say I have no need for a phone, which everyone will know is bullshit.Panic rises in me. For all the other questions, I could lie. Find answers that worked, but this, though?Shit dude! There are such things as personal spaceThe longer I fight for an answer, the harder it
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Lucia - His Family
TW - This chapter contains r*pe scenes. I’m instantly overwhelmed as I step into the room. There is laughter and talking. I see multiple people positioned around the large wooden table. As I step closer, I sense it is African Blackwood. Stupidly expensive.Chewing my lower lip, I watch Marco pull a chair for me. There are five men, not including Marco, and four women. My eyes don’t settle anywhere. Instead, they flicker around the room, searching for a safe spot.Somewhere that doesn’t have a Pesci family member.“Right, Lucia, these are my brothers. Lorenzo, Dario and and Matteo. That is Iz, or Isridana, although she hates her name.” I nod at his words. Dario, I look at him. I thought it was him I was stealing from. Dan wasn’t wrong about who I was stealing from. Dario is huge, and based on Elmay’s words, I can see the crazy in his eyes. He is enormous, though. Matteo has muscles and a strong jaw but looks exactly as he is, like a politician. My eyes fall on Lorenzo. He’s young, may
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Marco - Hidden Secrets
After finding those images at her place, I have barely been conscious; my mind is constantly on them, and I know they are not simple photos.One she didn't even look awake in. Finishing the drink, I slam it down."Careful, you just might break it." My eyes snap up at Dario.Shit.Don't feelStay calmI watch as they walk into the room and sit. Lorenzo lazies behind me, leaning against the wall. His eyes are on the monitor. He can't see her. It just shows outside her room."So what are these?" He reaches forward, and I grab his wrist."Don't even try fucking look." I glare at him, watching as he steps back and holds his hands up."You said you found something, clearly not your gun, as you're no happier now than before, son." Our Father looks and waits."I found nothing to do with the gun or Rocco or anything to do with her family, for that matter." Sighing, I rub my head. Her story doesn't add us. None of it."Why are you so on edge?" Dario looks at me.Because she fucking makes me fee
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Lucia - His Gun
I come around, hearing Iz talking to me, slowly guiding me back to reality, one I wish I could escape from.They all saw the whole damn family watched me crumble and fucking fall. I've never had flashbacks that intense before. I can usually see and hear everything around me in a few seconds.This time, I didn't. Iz walked off and left me with Marco, which is worse."How do you feel?" His words are soft as he edges closer to me."Like a fucking fool. Stupid and weak, embarrassed, your whole family saw." I need to leave."They understand. No one thought badly of you because of it, Lucia."I laugh at his words. "Really? As you all seem to be pretty much floating through life right now without issues." Sighing, I rub my face. "I'm sorry, I just feel on edge.""You don't need to apologise, Lucia. You may see me as a hard rock, brick, or something similar. I'm not, or rather, I wasn't always."Raising my head, I look at him."You know those words you say that your mother taught you? I say s
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