Bloodstained vows , In the mafia, love is just another contract to break.

of lights shaking beneath the night sky. Everything she had once known-everything her father had built-f

as hers, and for that, she would pla

muffled by the thick stone walls. She didn't turn aroun

ng a dangerou

mile. "Since when have I

an edge of caution. She didn't need to see him

s tone low. "Luca DeLuca

ld and determined. "Then I guess I'll

atures tensing. "This isn't

efully. Dante knew her too well. He could see thro

ame," she said, her voice cold. "I'm ta

ing. "Just remember that when you come for him

eminders, Dante

ent purposeful. The party continued without interruption, but in Elena's mind, the stake

nd him was thick with the shock he couldn't shake, the unease that crept under his skin. The smile on her face

tting her out, by clearing her from his life, he would be safe.

st the sides. He had warned her. He had given her the chance to w

w she had m

s no tur

uc

s, and Luca turned to find him standing

ha

ou've been watching

lenched. "I'

. Elena's not the same

fed. "I k

laying y

met Adrian's looks, his eyes narrowing. "

concern remained. "Then you need to act fast.

laced the glass down on the n

simply walked away, leaving Luca

. Every look from Luca, every word from Dante, only fueled her resolve

than just a plan.

exactly whe

te, past the shining chandeliers and polished marble floors, was Luca's private office. Behind

te hidden from the rest of the party. She could slip in u

t going to b

. His looks never wavered as she maneuvered through the crowd, but s

o race-not with fear, but with anticipation. S

rs brushed the door handle,

vo

ot going

ke a blade, cutting

pounding in her che

e tugging at the corner of her li

"You've always bee

ing. "You think you can come here, waltz in lik

"I'm not here to play

though there was no warmth in

to react, Luca closed the gap between them. He grab

e hissed, struggli

ice dropped to a low, dangerous wh

ng Luca didn't expect

on, shoved him back with the full force of he

ait. She moved

his breath. "This

was alre

behind her. His pulse raced, the adrenaline s

s going to hav