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Prologue
Arielle
I was the daughter of New York's Capo, Marco Ricci. He a heartless man who never loved his family. Staying with him my entire family learned hatred. Now that he sold to to Mr. Giordano, I don't know what my life would be like.
Antonio Giordano is the Capo of Chicago Outfit. People have known him for his vicious actions, such as, slaughtering, slaying...
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Chapter 1
Arielle
I gulp down embracing myself with my warm hands across my chest causing my body to get some warmth on this vigorous weather. Within the darkness I walk through the rain and make my path till home sooner as possible. The leather anorak feels colder against my skin thus is makes me tremble like a leaf. I ignore the liquid running down my nose an...
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Chapter 2
Arielle
This morning I woke up with a head ache, it was not a normal pain, my head was pounding and got heavy time by time. Thanks to my favourite cold latte the pain flowed away for an instant. I go through my morning routine as I do on my regular schedule, after taking a hot shower I head to the lobby in order to take some fresh air and get my mind ...
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Chapter 3
Arielle
The drive to Verona mansion was silent. Father has a driver to drop us. I didn't bother to ask him why he was taking for a business deal, alone. Verona mansion has been used by the mafia family since decades. When crisis falls to the city then the Costa Nostra famiglia unites here in order to solve the problems. Now it is used for business pur...
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Chapter 4
Arielle
Glancing at my watch my eyes flickers back at the statue of Aphrodite. Why I'm not a statue life would not have been cruel. Made of granite this beauty has become breathtaking no one can hurt her, move her and sell her. Someone please turn me into a statue I am tired of these grieves this was not supposed to be me. I am lost and don't know wha...
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Chapter 5
Arielle
Angelo drives miles away from our mansion. I glance at him several times, his face is serious and emotional and at this moment he looks distracted from everything. He is lifeless and I know the reason—me.
"Where are we going?" I ask and he pulls by the side of the road.
"Trying to figure out what to do with you....
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Chapter 6
Antonio
After hearing that my father has been slaughtered I could not hold on for more than a second but attempted the urge to get out from Verona Mansion. Rocco sent me a message during the conference I read it and did not give a reaction to my rival, Ricci.
Marco has sold his twenty years old daughter to me and he told me about Arielle ...
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Chapter 7
Arielle
We are at the graveyard. Angelo is standing beside of me. Earlier Antonio did not come to the church. He is now here with his brother. They are standing opposite to me. I watch him starring at the dug grave when he looks in front of him, his eyes meets mine and I shutter by the moment my heart begins pounding.
His brother whispers something in his ea...
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Chapter 8
Arielle
We head to Leon Mansion, this is known to be the Mansion of the Chicago mafia crime family. New York has Verona Mansion—Chicago has Leon Mansion. Angelo parks in the huge parking lot then we walked all the way inside. There are palm trees on both side of the entrance then some steps further there is a statue of Adonis sitting in the middle of t...
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Chapter 9
Arielle
Since we did not have lunch after the funeral, Antonio has ordered pizza for everyone. Everybody was invited at Antonio's uncle place for lunch, when Antonio refused to eat lunch we all came to Leon Mansion.
We are now sitting across a table, it's only the four of us having lunch together and I think this is what my future will look like. Antonio's b...
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Chapter 10
Arielle
"It will be better to leave her here then she will be adapted with the atmosphere of Chicago. After some days I will announce our wedding." I hear Antonio telling my father. They are sitting in the lounge and I am eavesdropping their conversation.
"As a Capo I am proud of what you are doing." Father tells Antonio and an allure of provocation tempt th...
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Chapter 11
Arielle
I grunt in affliction with the arduous ache in my scalp. I manage to stand up then falls back on the bed. I try to recollect what happened yesterday.
I was talking with Angelo in the garden when bullet began to bolt aloft the garden and the ground of Leon Mansion. I remembered my ears was ringing with gunshots. Angelo was there shielding me with his ...
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Chapter 12
Arielle
Angelo holds my arm gently as I step down from the stairs. People are glaring at me—I am new to them. My lips are plastered in a warm smile. Antonio approaches near us when his landed on us. Angelo drags me forward in order for Antonio to hold me. My soon to be heartless husband places his hand into mine, I gaze at him and catch he glancing tow...
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Chapter 13
Arielle
It's the end of the party and people are darting toward the door. I see Antonio is talking to some people, saying goodbye and thanks. These will be the faces attending the wedding. I am the kind of tired from all the jostle and jamboree regarding the party. I've talked to a bunch of people and Antonio has introduced me to some of his rivals, crime pa...
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Chapter 14
Arielle
Angelo and I are staying in a penthouse for the time being. After the party everyone has now separate from Leon Mansion. The Giordanos went their way and me and my brother are living in a penthouse. I will be staying here until the wedding. The place is still under Antonio's territory which means I cannot run from non sides.
Angelo is sitting at the ...
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Chapter 15
Antonio
The party went excellently perfect as I expected it to happen. No one doubted about Arielle Ricci and my relationship. I don't want the news to leak about her being sold to me. Somehow I am saving her dignity. At first I did not want to make her my wife, I know I am currently dwelling in the last. My dark past has me scattered to each stage of ...
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Chapter 16
Arielle
The penthouse feels lonely and it’s horrible to think how much I hate the silence, because the only reason it was never silent at home or at night was because of my father and the despicable things he would do to my mother behind closed doors.
Angelo is down the hall and next to my room Riccardo has settled in. He hasn’t said much to me, ...
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Chapter 17
Arielle
"The dress will be perfect for you." Hazel holds my arm.
"Told you." Bella half smiles.
"Bella." I pause only to see the wedding ring on her finger. "Are you married?"
She shakes her head. "Not anymore. My husband died two months ago. We could barely reach till the end of our wedding. It was a disaster and I don't want to talk about it."
"I'm sorry f...
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Chapter 18
Arielle
The supper was almost done when Hazel breaks the silence, "where is Angelo. Wasn't he supposed to join us?"
My mind pulls together after witnessing the murder I have lost my mind. I forgot about my brother! I glare at Antonio who is looking at Rocco with furrowed brows. Rocco nods his head and stands up. Removing his phone he walks toward the door.
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Chapter 19
Arielle
"Ready for girls night." Hazel shakes the wine bottle in her hand. "The boys are out what else did they expected us to do chit chat?" She burst into laughter. Hazel settles in the couch sitting in between of me and Bella.
"Hazel, I am not drinking." I mumble pressing my lips together.
"You are getting married in two d...
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Chapter 20
Antonio
I call Angelo for the hundredth time and he is not picking his phone. I tried to reach him by the two way radio but there is not sign of him. Where the fuck is he? I have my men patrolling around the territory. I have not told Arielle anything considering Angelo. She just has her brother within her side. If ever something happens to Angelo then Ariel...
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Chapter 21
Arielle
We are at the Leon Mansion. Where else did I imagine a Capo can get married at? When we arrived here prior the place was majestically decorated with white and pink flowers. Leon mansion looks different and special today the entire atmosphere feels cheerful and carefree.
Once we stepped here then Rocco ushered Antonio to his room and Belle and Hazel b...
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Chapter 22
Arielle
We reach the door and I can hear the music begin to play. The large wooden double doors open slowly revealing all the people who attended on either side. They all stand but my eyes are locked at the man standing at the end of the aisle—my future husband.
The closer we get the more my legs shake and the more I’m tempted to turn around and ...
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Chapter 23
Arielle
The reception is interesting. I have shared a few moments with my new husband it is hardly a connection. How can you marry a man you hardly know? How can I be expected to love him?
“Beautiful ceremony,” Rocco sits next to me with champagne in his hand. “Would you like a glass?”
I snort. “no thanks."
“Come on,...
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Chapter 24
Arielle
Riccardo opens my door and Antonio walks around offering me his arm. He’s quite the gentlemen when I’m not thinking of the heartless sociopath he is and how many people he’s murdered, for a moment I want to deny the actual truth that he is a mafia man. My heart is racing as we went the elevator. Riccardo is the only one of his bodyg...
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Chapter 25
Arielle
All I’ve ever had was the kiss at our wedding and that was simple. This...this was hunger. Passionate hunger and as my mouth falls open his tongue sweeps in and causes me to moan. His arms wrap tighter around me and he lifts me up, my legs wrap around his hips and only then does he move us toward the bed.
The soft cotton material of the c...
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Chapter 26
Arielle
I didn’t make a mistake...did I?
Antonio flips me so I’m on my back. His lips make my body limp and shake with excitement. His strong hands go underneath my nightgown and his fingertips brush the underside of my breasts. I gasp into his mouth and he takes that as an opportunity to thrust his tongue deeper, claiming me. My own fingers itch...
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Chapter 27
Arielle
This morning I woke up with Antonio missing from the hotel suit. What else did I expected from him. He is a monster, I should've controlled myself last night and not approached him. I feel like crying, I am holding up all my emotions and its being hard for me to accept the fact that Antonio will never love me.
Now that I am married to him, it feels l...
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Chapter 28
Arielle
I sit on the couch with my novel in hand. The elevator opens revealing Antonio stepping inside our penthouse. I gaze up from the book then flickers my eyes back to the book. He ignores me and proceeds toward the kitchen. I roll my eyes. He could have talked to me. What was I expecting him to say sweet words to me?
Arielle focus. I try to read my book...
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Chapter 29
Arielle
It's been two weeks since we got married. Antonio is busy with work. We don't know each other yet. He is not giving me the chance of understanding me. He would come home from work l in dusk. Last time we had sex and he did not treat me like a wife at all. This is being arduous accept the reality of being married to him.
Angelo is now fine, he is work...
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Chapter 30
Arielle
I put the meat to grill in the oven and then sliced some greenish for salads. I have Riccardo to shut his mouth, I don't want him to tell Antonio that I am cooking him dinner. I would wait till dusk then when he will be here I will pretend to eat then offer him some. If I don't act, I know how my husband is. He will be pissed off.
"Do you really thin...
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chapter 31
Arielle
Another week has passed by and I haven't seen a glimpse of my husband. He wakes up before me and returns home after I fall asleep. I don't understand why he is avoiding me. I admit he doesn't love me but at least he could talked to me. I feel suffocation to stay here. When I call Angelo and asks him about Antonio, he says my husband is not at the off...
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chapter 32
Arielle
Fluttering my eyes after a good sleep I spot myself around my husband's arm. Lifting my head, I spot him gazing down at me. My gazes search for the clock and its six in the evening. Damn, I had been sleeping for all those times.
"Why you didn't wake me?"
Aligning my body up I stand up from the couch. "We need to get ready for the event."
My hair feel...
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chapter 33
Arielle
Antonio is waiting for me downstairs. I am wearing the black dress along with a pair of matching stilettos heels. The eyes shower is perfect dark with a perfect eye liner and my blue eyes looks more captivating with the dark surroundings. At last I take my purse and head downstairs. I feel sore and the pain between my thighs has not decreased yet.
An...
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chapter 34
Arielle
The glimmering of the alluring chandelier has changed the entire atmosphere of the mansion. There are not many people present except for the significant ones for example a few rivals, family friends and the under boss. While glancing around the hall my eyes landed on a blonde woman, she has wrinkles near her eyes making her look a little old—sh...
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chapter 35
Arielle
Luca slides the diamond ring in Hazel's finger. The crowd applaud cheerfully. My eyes flickers to Antonio he has his hand in his pocket wearing an arrogant look on his face. He gazes at the newly engaged couple with severe abhorrence—especially Luca. He is not happy with this arrangement.
Angelo approaches beside me, "did you get it?" He asks w...
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chapter 36
Antonio
When crisis fall over the mansion all I was worried about was, Arielle. I found myself anxious to search for her and I relieve ran through me when I saw her.
Once I reassured myself she is out of danger the concern decreases by turning into reckless desires of destroying the rivals.
I send her home with Riccardo.
The electricity is gone and it's bare...
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chapter 37
Arielle
I held my heart tight by not allowing the fear to grow over my body. When I think about Antonio back there, fighting his life at the core of death it gives me dread. God knows what he must be going through. Riccardo has not left me for a second since we arrived at the penthouse. He is trying to feed me but I am unable to eat a single spoon. If I want...
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chapter 38
Arielle
For the very first time of my life I've opened my eyes and saw Antonio sleeping sound fully. I'm glad he will remain at home today besides he needs rest. His wound would not cure within a day, he has been shot deeply.
I stare at him with a smile on my lips, he is snoring lightly and he looks like a carefree teenage bad boy while sleeping. I haven't s...
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chapter 39
Arielle
"Why are are smiling. This is a serious situation." I utter.
"I know Amara Salvadore and I can take you to her. She is the mother of my friend, Maximo Salvadore the under boss in Las Vegas. Let me deal with some businesses then we'll fly to Vegas."
"That's great." My lips curls into a smile.
"What will you use the aim for?" He darts his sharp gazes t...
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chapter 40
Arielle
Crouching myself on the couch I open the fourth series of Amore novel. Antonio appear in the lounge and for the first time I am witnessing him wearing a black hoodie otherwise this devil is always seem in his elegant suits. He approaches near the three seat couch in which I am laying on, he motions at me to move, so he can join me. I rest my head on ...
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chapter 41
Arielle
Weeks flies by and three days has remained for Hazel's wedding. We failed from stopping their wedding and I pray Hazel will lead a happy future, I know it's not possible while staying with Luca, yet I try to convince myself she will be fine. Hazel was in New York after her engag with my vicious brother. She called me and was crying because Luca was f...
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chapter 42
Arielle
Hazel and Arabella are staying at a beach house in New York and that's where we are about to stay until the wedding is over. Reaching at the beach house I admire the breathtaking atmosphere in Belle Harbor, Queens. The house is made with white wooden textures and the small patio has some comfy couch surrounding a wooden coffee table. There are flower...
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chapter 43
Arielle
"Stop gawking at your wife, Antonio." Rocco chuckles.
I watch Antonio from our patio they are sitting outside with whiskey bottles and glasses. Their deck is messy with all the scattered stuffs around the ground. The boys seems stress free and this is the first time they've got rid of their elegant suit. They look lot more dashing in shorts and shirt...
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chapter 44
Antonio
Rage fills my veins, seeing Arielle laughing and talking with the boy makes me furious—what's mine is mine. Me and my men are sitting on the rocks by the path of a hotel. Arielle and my cousins are playing volleyball. My wife is exposing herself in these dark two piece clothing. She looks sexy with her hair flowing over her face and shoulder. I...
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chapter 45
Arielle
The day went good, except that I hated the fact about making Antonio jealous. He is my husband and it doesn't feel good to test his feelings. I am at the beach house, I've skip swimming due to the worse nausea I was urged to return back.
There's no one here and I hate the loneliness feeling, the entire place is already quiet and now since nobody is a...
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chapter 46
Arielle
This morning has been worst than ever. The vomiting won't stop and I can barely eat something plus I am anxious about Antonio. He went to Chicago, god knows what must be happening there. This man scares me to death. I'm not likely to do anything today, my head is pounding with pain.
"Ary, you look pale. I'm taking you to the doctor." Hazel holds my h...
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chapter 47
Arielle
Antonio dropped an invitation earlier along with a package. The package contains a dark blue dress which I adore a lot. There's a note attached with it.
—Dinner at eight. Wait for me in your patio.
The dress is elegant and if Antonio choose the dress then he has a good test of choosing dresses. This is the first time he will be taking me on din...
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chapter 48
Antonio
Am I capable of love?
What I feel for Ary, I think is the closest I will ever come to loving someone—not even Sera. The tear that fell from her eye after I said I didn’t know caused a slight pain in my heart and suddenly I feel as though I’m the world's worst dead man.
We are heading back to the beach house. The dinner I expected tu...
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chapter 49
Arielle
We've arrived at the beach house. I watch at mine and Antonio's interwind hands and smile at him. Nobody's here, they probably went to the club or something. Antonio follows me to the house me and his cousins are staying, I give him a questioning look and he beams at me with lustful eyes.
"You want to spend the night here?" I gesture with me hand.
"Y...
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chapter 50
Antonio
"I'll be whatever you'll make me."
Her innocent tone vibes with wavy cruelty thus ensures me she is not the weak girl I thought she was. Arielle has a chapter which she never revealed to the world. I told her my secret. I'm suspicious she's been hiding something from me. This can't be a sudden coincidence, there must be something indeed daring her to...
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chapter 51
ARIELLE
The evening is quite impressive, I’ve never been to the beach splurge ever. This is the first time for me to party in the sandy night beach. This downfall feels extremely amazing to stride along the endless sand on the beach. The breezy air has lighten the ambience. Clutching the warm and comfy anorak close to me I amble toward the crowed atmos...
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chapter 52
Arielle
My blonde locks is matching the blue dress I'm wearing. I stare at the captivating diamond piece on my chain. Putting my hand on my stomach I stare at the little bump, it's not visible but I know there is a little piece of Antonio and me forming inside here. Antonio clears his throat and I swirl around to gaze at him.
"Checking on the baby?" He asks ...
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chapter 53
ANGELO
Arielle asked me to stop this wedding and I feel useless for not being able to do anything. I don't have enough power to turn the Ricci's down. I'm glad that Antonio called for a war. This wedding would be off and Hazel will be free. Verona mansion looks different with the decorations. As a kid I always wanted to rule over this city but faith doesn't ...
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chapter 54
Arielle
"Sera died on that night?" My brows knits together as I search for an answer in Angelo's cold face. "She was the one whom I attacked." I shutter with fear. "You knew it was her. You were the one who cleaned the mess." I glare at him and he looks away.
"I knew. I hide it so you don't feel guilty. Seraphia was working with Marco and they are planning s...
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chapter 55
Arielle
I feel groggy as I open my heavy eyelids. My blurry eyes analyses the dirty dungeon for an instant. The first words that hits my mind-I’m kidnapped. I passed out for the last two or four hours. I barely recollect what happened. I don’t know the men who took me but they don’t sound like the Bratva. They sound like regular Americans w...
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chapter 56
Arielle
"Antonio warned me back at Verona mansion, he said if something happened to him take you back to Chicago." Hazel clears her running nose.
"He can't be dead." I shake my head then bury my face on my palm.
"Hey. You are pregnant. Stop crying." Bella puts her hand around my shoulder. "How's our little baby doing?" She asks with a half smile. She is prob...
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chapter 57
Rocco
I gaze as the car Arielle and my cousins are in drives away and heads toward the airport. There is no way in hell New York is safe for them anymore, or at least not right now.
I'm worried that Antonio isn’t going to make it through this injury. I’ve seen my brother survive a ton of shit, but from the looks of where the bullet hit—let&...
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chapter 58
Angelo
Riccardo stops by the huge fountain of Aphrodite at Verona mansion. The fear on his face is unpredictable. Advancing toward him speak, "have you been able to get Rocco in the phone?"
He shakes his head, "his phone is switched off."
I nod. I run my hand through my hair as I glance the other way. "Is Arielle fine?"
"She must be in Chicago by this time."...
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chapter 59
Antonio
I wake up to unbearable pain shooting throughout my entire body. I can't believe I'm alive. I'm in a concrete room. When I look around none of my surroundings are familiar. Only people are. My brother is chained across from me, there is a wound on his head and dry blood that was previously dripping down his forehead. His eyes are closed but his breat...
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chapter 60
Arielle
“Darling, I've finally figured out why they sold you to me—you are fucking vulnerable to survive three days without me."
Antonio.
I rush into his open arms and he picks me up and spins me kissing me in the fever of passion. I press my body flush against him wanting, needing him as close as he could possibly be. Through the kiss I taste th...
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chapter 61
Arielle
I hang up the phone after talking with Angelo. After decades I've heard Angelo sounding happy. He now has a city to look after. He's been the man he deserved to be. Finally he is the Capo of New York, it's like a dream coming true.
After so many days the entire family are having breakfast together. Hazel and Bella are here. This must be a grateful mo...
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Epilogue
Arielle
Nothing can replace the joyful morning of Christmas eve. I stare the well decorated tree in the lounge. We spent an entire night to decorate this tree. Antonio said it's the first time that he has adorned a Christmas tree in his house and he is extremely happy to celebrate Christmas with me.
"Ary..." he mumbles as he holds my hand and brings it close...
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