All Chapters of TRAPPED IN MY MAFIA HUSBAND'S FATAL REPLAY: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

After what felt like an eternity of bickering and Kael’s relentless teasing, he finally agreed to take me back to my family’s mansion. But not before making sure I knew exactly what this meant—what this arrangement had trapped me into.The moment we pulled up in front of the grand estate, an uneasy feeling settled in my stomach. It was familiar, yet suffocating. The towering gates, the pristine gardens, the massive pillars that held up a house too large for comfort—all of it screamed of my old life. The life I had desperately tried to run away from.Kael parked the car smoothly, his fingers drumming lazily on the steering wheel as he turned to me. "Nervous?"I scoffed, arms crossed tightly over my chest. "No."He smirked knowingly. "Liar."Before I could snap back, the grand doors of the mansion swung open. My entire body stiffened at the sight of my parents and my older brother stepping out, their expressions a careful mix of cold authority and wary interest. But their eyes weren’t o

I rolled my eyes, turning away. “I don’t have time for your delusions.”“You had time for your ex, though,” he drawled, taking a slow step closer. “Didn’t seem too eager to let him go.”I whirled on him, my pulse spiking. “Excuse me?”His gaze darkened, unreadable yet sharp. “You let him get too close.”A humorless laugh escaped me. “Are you jealous?”Kael tilted his head, considering. “No. I just don’t like loose ends.”I folded my arms. “Austin is not a loose end.”He gave me a look. “He thinks this isn’t over. And that means he’ll be back.”I hated that he was right. I had seen it in Austin’s eyes—the stubbornness, the determination. He wouldn’t let this go so easily.Kael must have read the tension on my face because his expression turned serious. “Don’t worry. Next time, I won’t give him the chance to walk away.”Something in his voice sent a shiver down my spine. He wasn’t making empty threats.“Kael—”A sudden noise cut me off.A loud, distant pop. Then another.Gunshots.Chaos

The engagement was happening.Whether I wanted it or not.I sat before the mirror, watching as the maids worked around me. My hair was being twisted into an intricate updo, the weight of it almost as suffocating as the golden gown that hugged my frame. Layers of tulle cascaded around me, making me feel like a doll being dressed up for display. The soft murmurs of the maids filled the room, but I barely heard them. My mind was elsewhere—trapped in the reality of what was about to happen.My reflection stared back at me, but I barely recognized the girl in the mirror. She looked regal. Elegant. Caged.“This is what’s best for you, Athena.”I fought the urge to roll my eyes as my mother’s voice carried across the room. She stood by the doorway, arms crossed, looking every bit the picture of authority.Best for me? Or best for the family?I didn’t say it out loud. There was no point. My mother had already made up her mind. My father had made up his mind. And in this world, their decision m

For a while, there was silence. Zane stood a few feet away, arms crossed, exuding his usual air of indifference. I sighed, running a hand through my hair. "You don’t have to stand there like a prison guard, you know."Zane didn’t move from his spot, arms crossed over his broad chest, his sharp green eyes studying me like I was some kind of puzzle he hadn’t decided whether to solve or destroy.I exhaled, feeling the weight of his presence. "You know, you don’t have to stand there like I’m about to set the place on fire."His gaze didn’t waver. "With you, I’d rather be safe than sorry."I narrowed my eyes. "You really think I’m that much of a threat?"Zane tilted his head slightly, the movement calculated, assessing. "Not in the way you think."That irritated me more than I wanted to admit. "Oh, so now I’m a different kind of threat?"He didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he stepped closer, his boots making a sharp sound against the marble floor. "You’re not the first woman who tried t

Arabella stormed into Kael’s office, her heels clicking furiously against the marble floor. Her usual poise was shattered, replaced by unrestrained anger. I stood just outside, hidden by the shadows of the dimly lit hallway, heart pounding in my chest.“How could you do this to me?” Arabella’s voice trembled with rage. “You humiliated me in front of everyone! I was your fiancée—”Kael barely glanced up from the glass of whiskey in his hand. His expression remained unreadable, his voice cold. “You were a convenience, Arabella. Nothing more.”A sharp gasp left her lips. “A convenience?” she echoed in disbelief. “You’re throwing me away like I meant nothing?”Kael swirled his drink, eyes fixed on the amber liquid. “You sealed your fate the moment you decided to crawl into another man’s bed.”Arabella paled. “You—”“Yes,” Kael cut her off. “I know everything.”Silence stretched between them. My grip on the doorframe tightened as I watched Arabella tremble. For the first time, she looked t