The room was dim, bathed in amber light and thick tension. Every man standing inside the abandoned church knew what this night meant. Lines were about to be drawn—alliances sealed in blood, and betrayals simmering just beneath the surface. Rafael stood at the center, his dark suit pressed to perfection, his presence towering, dangerous, and unflinchingly calm.Matteo stood to his right, armed to the teeth. On Rafael's left, Roman—a man with a blood-stained past and a loyalty that had once been questioned—held a sleek pistol at his side. All around them, lieutenants, allies, and former enemies watched, their expressions unreadable.And across the room stood Silas.The man Rafael had once considered a brother in arms.Now, the serpent that slithered through his empire, infecting it with lies, poison, and treachery.Silas stepped forward, flanked by his own men. “Quite the turnout,” he smirked, eyes gleaming with malice. “You brought your pet army.”Rafael didn't move. His voice came low
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