Vows of vengeance

nspoken shift between them. The threat of the Vasquez cartel still loomed, but for now, Isabe

tant, his protectiveness over her growing with each passing day. But Isabella wasn'

ver her swollen belly. Leonardo entered, his sharp gaze

"I feel li

nto a rare smirk. "

Before she could respond, a sharp pain shot thro

irk vanished.

breath. "I think

ue panic flickered in

ontraction ripping th

hey had on standby. Within minutes, she was being rushed to th

eonardo's hand through every contraction, sweat dampening her brow

he murmured, his voic

im between gasp

itched. But then another contrac

's first cry filled the room. Isabella's chest tightened as sh

the first time, Isabella saw something in his expressio

baby in Isabella's a

on as she looked down

ldn't quite believe he was real. Slowly, hesitantly, he re

ng in him shattered. His hardened mask slipped, and for a moment

ella, his voice h

since this all began, s