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Dante's Law

Chapter 2 Dimness Amid The Fire

Word Count: 1227    |    Released on: 04/01/2025

te's home had become her prison. She pulled her hair back into a loose bun and tried not to think about the knot in her gut. She had been coerced into this arrangement over a week ago, and every d

ting a little s

, her heart thumping in her throat. Expecting to see one of Dante's men,

led slightly, unsurely

tate, and she didn't appear so... kind. Elena stood out from the chilly, masculine vibe that

said while crossing her arms

he went inside. "Dante asked me to

sis

ed you." Francesca responded, her ton

Dante isn't one to talk about family. or,

ost innocent, but she wasn't sure if she could put her trus

r me' mean?" With a tone full of

ess mostly making sure you're comfy. Y

red. "Could ha

her eyes grew somewhat darker. "You may think

. "From whom? Before he made the decision to includ

"You don't understand the whole si

Saint

elied his constant expression of indifference, as if there was nothing in the world that could ever truly impress him. He was second in command to Dante, and judging by the expressi

Francesca whispered under her breath, "Ca

h the door. The tension in the air increased as they proceeded down the opulent hallway, Francesca could feel its weight bearing down on her. As they arrived at the study, Vince pu

hin, with his black hair styled back and his eyes icy and calculating. His well-tail

xpression unreadable. "This i

eyes locked on hers. "My pleasure,"

cesca remained silent. This man had an unsettling qual

f weakness, she crossed her arms

aw tensing slightly. "Lorenzo is here

ed her brow. "What's the con

on her, saying, "Everything." "As you can s

her blood freez

ess associate." "A few years ago, he assisted me in a diffic

And lucky for me Francesca

isted. "What a

y your father has garnered interest." "What Dante owes on that favor now interests more peop

ent on before he could reply. His voice was gentle but full of hate as he whispered, "I don't want to hurt

d Lorenzo's meaning perfectly. Her father had been associated with individual

at Lorenzo. "Lorenzo, you came here to make a po

hing the suspense. But Francesca

be back before you know it." And with that, Lorenzo pivoted on his

ath her exterior. "You're the one putting me in danger, e

her with caution and a quiet voice. "You to understand, Francesc

ched at her sides. "Then tell me how

. You are the queen on the chess board. Ho

st open once again before she could react. Elena burst in

became seri

na muttered. "They

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1 Chapter 1 A Heartfelt Debt2 Chapter 2 Dimness Amid The Fire3 Chapter 3 A Queen's Gambit4 Chapter 4 Into The Fire5 Chapter 5 Beneath The Ashes6 Chapter 6 The Inferno7 Chapter 7 Ashes of The Old World8 Chapter 8 Shattered Illusions9 Chapter 9 The Storm Within10 Chapter 10 The Reckoning11 Chapter 11 Rebuilding The Empire12 Chapter 12 The Angel Of The East Wing13 Chapter 13 The Rossi Gauntlet14 Chapter 14 A Family Drive15 Chapter 15 The Awakening16 Chapter 16 The Meeting17 Chapter 17 Fire And Smoke18 Chapter 18 Storm In A Teacup19 Chapter 19 The Port Strike20 Chapter 20 A Strike And A Confession21 Chapter 21 Enemies And Allies22 Chapter 22 The Calm Before The Storm23 Chapter 23 Separate Bloodlines24 Chapter 24 The Romano Gambit25 Chapter 25 Unseen Shadows26 Chapter 26 Between Power And Desire27 Chapter 27 Hidden Truths28 Chapter 28 Family Bonds29 Chapter 29 Gathering Storms30 Chapter 30 Crossing The Line31 Chapter 31 Shadows Of Betrayal32 Chapter 32 Fractured Loyalties33 Chapter 33 Family Ties34 Chapter 34 The Cracks Begin To Show35 Chapter 35 Dangerous Alliances36 Chapter 36 The Fractured Shield37 Chapter 37 Into The Lion's Den38 Chapter 38 Unbroken Resolve39 Chapter 39 The Warning40 Chapter 40 The Inferno Unleashed41 Chapter 41 Fire And Blood42 Chapter 42 Broken Bonds And Betrayal43 Chapter 43 A Woman Scorned44 Chapter 44 The Devil You Know45 Chapter 45 Shadows Between Us46 Chapter 46 The Betrayal Runs Deep47 Chapter 47 The War Within48 Chapter 48 A Secret Not To Be Ignored49 Chapter 49 The Devil Unleashed50 Chapter 50 Unveiling The Secret51 Chapter 51 A Desparate Gamble52 Chapter 52 The Peace Plan53 Chapter 53 A Fragile Truce54 Chapter 54 A Dangerous Pact55 Chapter 55 A Visit To The Past56 Chapter 56 Untangling History57 Chapter 57 The Ambush58 Chapter 58 All Out War59 Chapter 59 Betrayals And Regrets60 Chapter 60 The Reprisals61 Chapter 61 Fair-weather Friends62 Chapter 62 Unveiling The Truth63 Chapter 63 The Turning Point64 Chapter 64 Actions And Consequences65 Chapter 65 Soul Searching66 Chapter 66 Mixed Feelings67 Chapter 67 One Noble Act