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"You've got to be kidding me," Sofia groaned, eyeing the wheelchair with disdain. "I can walk, you know."Luca's expression remained impassive, but Sofia could see the amusement dancing in his dark eyes. "Hospital policy, bella. Don't argue."Three days had passed since the warehouse showdown, and Sofia was more than ready to leave the sterile confines of the hospital. She'd spent most of that time drifting in and out of consciousness, her moments of lucidity filled with Luca's constant presence and Elena's careful monitoring.Now, dressed in fresh clothes Giulia had brought her, Sofia felt almost human again. The pain in her shoulder had dulled to a persistent ache, manageable with medication."Fine," she conceded, allowing Luca to help her into the wheelchair. His touch lingered longer than necessary, sending a shiver down her spine that had nothing to do with pain or medication.As Luca wheeled her through the hospital corridors, Sofia couldn't shake the feeling of being watched. S
The Don's Dilemma Chapter 16
"Rise and shine, sleeping beauty!" Giulia's cheerful voice cut through Sofia's peaceful slumber, accompanied by the sudden flood of sunlight as curtains were thrown open.Sofia groaned, burying her face deeper into the plush pillows. "What time is it?" she mumbled, her voice thick with sleep."Time to get to work," Giulia replied, perching on the edge of the bed. "Come on, I've got coffee and croissants waiting downstairs."Reluctantly, Sofia dragged herself into a sitting position, wincing as the movement pulled at her injured shoulder. The events of the past few days came rushing back, and with them, a renewed sense of urgency."Alright, alright," she conceded, running a hand through her tangled hair. "Give me fifteen minutes to shower and I'll be down."Giulia nodded, her expression softening slightly. "How are you feeling? Really?"Sofia considered the question as she gingerly rotated her shoulder. "Better," she said honestly. "Still sore, but nothing I can't handle.""Good," Giul
The Don's Dilemma Chapter 17
"Sofia, get down!" Luca's voice cut through the chaos as another burst of gunfire erupted in the hallway.Sofia dropped to the floor, her heart pounding in her ears. She crawled towards the door, pressing her ear against it to try and make sense of the commotion outside.The sound of breaking glass and muffled shouts filled the air. Sofia's mind raced, trying to piece together what was happening. Had her father found them? Or was this some other enemy of the Moretti family?Suddenly, the door flew open, nearly hitting Sofia in the face. Luca stood there, his shirt splattered with blood, a wild look in his eyes."We need to move," he growled, reaching down to pull her to her feet. "Now."Sofia didn't hesitate. She grabbed the gun she'd hidden under her pillow and followed Luca into the hallway.The scene that greeted them was one of chaos. Broken glass littered the floor, and the acrid smell of gunpowder hung in the air. Two bodies lay motionless near the staircase, men Sofia didn't re
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"We need to move," Luca's voice cut through the tense silence that had settled over the motel room. "It's not safe to stay in one place for too long."Sofia nodded, her mind already racing with possibilities. "Where to?"Giulia, who had been pacing the small room like a caged tiger, stopped abruptly. "I might have an idea," she said, a sly smile playing at her lips. "Remember that old safehouse Dad used to use? The one by the lake?"Luca's eyebrows shot up. "The summer house? That place hasn't been used in years.""Exactly," Giulia said triumphantly. "No one would think to look for us there."Sofia watched the exchange between the siblings, fascinated by the way they seemed to communicate without words. It was a stark reminder of the bond they shared, a bond she had never experienced with her own family."It's risky," Luca mused, running a hand through his disheveled hair. "But it might be our best option right now."Decision made, they moved quickly. Sofia found herself once again in
The Don's Dilemma Chapter 19
"We need to talk about what happened last night," Luca's voice was low and husky, sending shivers down Sofia's spine as she poured herself a cup of coffee.She turned to face him, leaning against the kitchen counter. The memory of their interrupted kiss flashed through her mind, making her cheeks flush. "Which part? The attack on the villa or... the other thing?"Luca's eyes darkened as he stepped closer, invading her personal space. "Both," he murmured, his gaze dropping to her lips. "But let's start with the villa."Sofia nodded, trying to ignore the heat radiating from Luca's body. "Right. The villa. What's our next move?"Before Luca could respond, Giulia burst into the kitchen, her hair disheveled and eyes wild. "You two need to see this," she said, waving her phone.They gathered around the small screen, watching in horror as a news report played. The headline scrolled across the bottom: "Moretti Empire Crumbles: Don Luca Moretti Accused of Murder.""What the fuck?" Luca growled
The Don's Dilemma Chapter 20
"Let's cut the bullshit, shall we?" Marco Russo's voice was cold as steel as he settled into the armchair, his eyes never leaving Luca's face. "You've caused me quite a bit of trouble, Moretti."Luca remained standing, his body tense like a coiled spring. "The feeling's mutual, old man."Sofia stood between them, her heart racing. She could feel the tension crackling in the air, thick enough to cut with a knife. "Both of you, please," she said, trying to keep her voice steady. "We need to talk this out."Marco's eyes flicked to his daughter, a sardonic smile playing at his lips. "Talk? And what exactly do you think there is to discuss, cara mia? The fact that you've betrayed your family for this... thug?"Sofia felt Luca stiffen behind her, could almost feel the anger radiating off him in waves. She reached back, her hand finding his, squeezing gently. A silent reminder: stay calm."I haven't betrayed anyone," Sofia said, meeting her father's gaze steadily. "I'm trying to stop this wa
The Don's Dilemma Chapter 21
"Rise and shine, lovebirds!" Giulia's voice, far too cheerful for the early hour, cut through Sofia's peaceful slumber. "We've got an empire to rebuild."Sofia groaned, burying her face deeper into Luca's chest. She felt his arms tighten around her, his lips pressing a soft kiss to her forehead."Five more minutes," Luca grumbled, his voice rough with sleep.Giulia's laughter rang out. "No can do, fratello. The vultures are circling, and we need to make our move before they pick us clean."Sofia reluctantly opened her eyes, blinking against the sunlight streaming through the windows. Giulia stood at the foot of the bed, arms crossed, an amused smirk playing at her lips."I'd say I'm sorry to interrupt, but..." Giulia's eyes twinkled mischievously. "Actually, no, I'm not sorry at all. It's about time you two got your acts together."Sofia felt her cheeks flush as she sat up, clutching the sheet to her chest. Luca, seemingly unbothered by his sister's presence, stretched languidly besid
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The sleek black SUV rolled to a stop in front of an imposing warehouse on the outskirts of the city. Sofia took a deep breath, steadying her nerves as she glanced at Luca in the driver's seat. His jaw was set, eyes focused ahead with an intensity that both thrilled and terrified her."Ready?" Luca asked, his voice low and steady.Sofia nodded, straightening her blazer. "As I'll ever be."They exited the vehicle, flanked by Giulia and two of Luca's most trusted guards. The warehouse loomed before them, its weathered exterior belying the high-stakes meeting about to take place inside.As they approached the entrance, a burly man stepped forward, his hand resting on the gun at his hip. "Weapons," he grunted.Luca's eyes narrowed. "You know the rules, Antonio. We keep our pieces."Antonio's lip curled into a sneer. "New management, new rules. Hand 'em over or turn around."Sofia felt the tension radiating from Luca. She placed a gentle hand on his arm, feeling the corded muscles beneath h
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