Blood ties

3: The W

. Her reputation as La Lupa preceded her, and it wasn't long before she caught the attention of Moretti's lieu

Maria kept her true intentions hidden. She knew that one misstep could mean her death, but she was willing

the top, leaving a trail of blood and broken lives in his wake. But Maria knew there was more to him than met the eye. She began to pi

d them against each other, sowing seeds of distrust and betrayal. But with every step closer to Moretti, the danger inc

ion, Luca confronted Maria. He cornered her

demanded, his eyes narrowed in s

ned calm, her hand slowly moving t

she said, her voice steady. "You ha

moment, lunging forward and disarming him in a swift, fluid motion.

"You don't want to cross me. Now, wa

ession. He nodded slowly, and Maria released him

her guard down. The closer she got to Moretti, the more dangerous t