Love In The Crossfire

lit lounge was thick

s were involved. The ornate chandeliers above cast long, dancing shadows across the room as Alessa

f steely eyed men. Mia Morano lingered quietly behind her father, her sh

had attempted to broker peace, but everyon

d, breaking the silence. His voice was grav

Your impatience is as legendary

remind everyone who held the upper hand. Gio

said through clenched teeth. "The docks are our

on the edge of the table. "Funny. I was under the

, but Giovanni held up a hand to stop him. Alex noticed the movement and insti

s fist on the table. "You've been pushing into our territory for m

hen your men ambushed my brother last year? Tell me, Giovann

he could respond, Mia stepped f

t trade threats." Her words carried an unus

on, he couldn't help but notice her poise, her strength. She was un

lounge burst open. A panicked man stumbled i

vanni. "It's a setup! DeSanto men

Giovanni shot a murderous gla

Vincenzo's shoulder. The room became a whirlwind of bullets and shouts. Ale

nni barked, shoving hi

g with precision as he barked orders.

ning on the floor. Vincenzo clutched his wounded arm, blood seeping between his fin

, catching him befo

sk of cold satisfaction. "This is what

st his wound. Her eyes met Alex's again, and for a moment, time seeme

. But before he could decide whether

nzo barked. "Lea

afety. The last thing Alex saw as they slipped out the back was Mia's

-soaked chaos of the lounge. Giovanni lay unconscious in a private room, m

, his voice dripping with venom.

ed with her father's blood. She couldn't shake the image of

oot me?" she whis

ndow, replaying the events of the night. His fathe

he endless cycle of violence, the hatred that defined their liv