Love In The Crossfire

ing a report from the docks. His expression was unreadable, but Alex could tell his father wasn't pleased. Vincenzo leaned ag

y at the docks," Alex sa

like a blade. He tossed the report onto the table. "Three sh

delays were minor. Th

u're lucky the Moranos didn't retaliate. Do you think Giovanni would hesitate

nds tightening into fists und

e low and menacing. "You're the heir to th

ssing him with a wave of his hand. Alex stormed out of the dining ro

te the serene surroundings, the tension between them was electric

arco said, his tone ac

sion neutral. "Ther

ing in a hospital bed because of the DeSantos, and you're a

ed of all the blood

ngerous whisper. "Don't forget where your loyal

sence as cold and commanding as ever

stood, shooting Mia one last wa

er daughter. "You're not like your brother," she said. "You see the world

ith Alex at the docks. There was something in his eyes, something that made her feel seen in a way

e estate and drove to the outskirts of the city. The streets were

d years ago and kept to herself. As she sipped her coffee, she felt someone watching her.

ere?" she asked, her

plied, sliding into the seat across from

rowed. "You're

"If I were following y

l smile. For a moment, the weight of their world

e here," she sai

u," Alex countered

them, the unspoken tr

Alex said finally. "

you," Mi

eady. "This... whatever this is,

aid. "But I don

tead, he reached across the table, his fingers brushing against h

more, Alex's phone buzzed. He gl

, standing abruptly. "S

ing. Trouble was the last thing she wa

n, Alex found Vincenzo wai

nzo asked, his tone cas

Alex

ce was quieter now, but there w

n't know what you

cted ever since the meeting with the Moranos. If Lore

us. "You don't know anything, Vincenzo. And if

it. "Just remember where your loyalties lie,

lking a razor's edge, and one misstep could cost him everything. But