All Chapters of Dead By Dawn: A Mafia one Night Stand: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

TWENTY FOUR HOURS EARLIER….Damian Kalashnikov’s voice slices through the cathedral, razor-sharp, dripping with venom. "We're calling off this wedding!" His sudden announcement sends undulations through the crowd in a ripple of gasps.Lily can hardly catch her breath as she snaps the picture. Her hands shake, but she holds tight. Chaos explodes before her-literal chaos-just like it was staged and stolen right off some reality TV show gone horribly wrong.In the centre bride Alicia Luxembourg stands. Her white rehearsal gown is pristine and virginal, but on her it clings to her shaking form while her face contorts in disbelieving horror, tears beginning to streak down her cheeks. "What are you talking about?" she shrieks, voice cracking as she lurches forward towards him. "What are you… what? You can't do this!"Damian gazes down at her, his eyes cold with contempt; his jaw clenched, the muscles furrowed tight with anger. His gaze meets with the officiating priest as a warning to stay

1:00 PM St. Dominic’s Cathedral— The Wedding Ceremony.“We are all gathered here to witness the blissful union between…”Standing beside Dimitri, Lily's heart was pounding in her chest as her quivering hand clutched his. The voice of the priest turned into a wheezing sound in her head. Dimitri had somehow magically arranged everything last minute, including her stunning wedding gown, a lace and silk masterpiece with delicate embroidery that hugged her curves perfectly. The delicate veil framing her face added beautifully. Like a true bride.If only this was real.She turned her face to look at his, what intrigued her the most asides the sexy aura oozing from him was his long black hair, neatly tied back. The way he was also staring back at her, his sharp features and tattoos snaking down his arms, peeking out from under a sleeve of a well- tailored suit. "Relax, Lily," Dimitri whispered, hunching so his hot breath danced across her ear. "It's just a formality." His thin temper was

Lily's world shattered as she stood before her father's lifeless body. The warehouse's dim lighting couldn't hide the brutality of his murder. Her knees buckled, but Dimitri's swift catch prevented her fall. He swept her into his arms, holding her tight as she dissolved into uncontrollable sobs. "Daddy!" she wailed, her voice echoing off the warehouse walls. Dimitri's chest absorbed her tears, his warmth a fleeting comfort. He stroked her hair, murmuring softly. "It's okay, Lily. I've got you." But it wasn't okay. Her father was gone. As the reality sunk in, Lily's cries intensified. Dimitri's grip tightened, a lifeline in her turmoil. She clung to him, her fists twisting his shirt. Time lost meaning as Lily mourned. Dimitri's steady heartbeat comforted her, but the anguish threatened to consume her. Eventually, Dimitri gently lowered her to the floor, sitting beside her. Lily wrapped her arms around her knees, rocking back and forth. Tears streamed down her face, her body shaking.

Gio ran out to go call a doctor or a nurse, while lily struggled to understand what was happening with her mum.After about another hour when she has been stabilized and everyone in the room was now settled, lily thought perhaps this wasn’t the best time to bring this up.Hopefully her mum lets the issue slide."Emiliana. My baby, why? Why would you do something like this?" she asked, her voice still shaking.Lily felt tears prick at the corners of her eyes as she looked at her mom. She knew she had to explain, to tell her mom everything."I witnessed a crime, Mom. A very dangerous crime. And now they're after me. Dimitri...he's the only one who can protect me," Lily said, trying to keep her emotions in check.Her mom's eyes filled with tears as she listened to Lily's words. "Oh, Lily. My poor girl. Why did this have to happen to you?"Lily felt a lump form in her throat as she looked at her mom. She knew she had to be strong, for her mom's sake.The sound of the TV in the hospital roo

“Is everything set?” Dimitri's voice was low but calculating. Using the last power in his head to push away the thought of lily in a short pink towel.Dimitri and Gabrielle stood Inside the grand headquarters of the FBI, his eyes fixed on the monitor displaying their movements. The hackers had done a good job tracking their location and the gunmen and chaos were already scattered round the scene waiting for Dimitri's order.Dimitri stood in the packed SUV far out of sight deep in the shadows of the forest. He leaned against his chair watching closers and the agents buzzed at their desks, reviewing intel and going around with their business. He couldn't see the agent that investigated Lily on their wedding day and it only made his blood run boil, his whole being craving for their destruction.His men had already taken their position–some monitoring FBI communication channels, others moving around the premises. Dimitri was calm, but his presence exuded an undeniable authority.This was