Trapped in a Mafia's obsession

Rafael holding her in a firm grip, his expression unrea

urting me.

command

me to say

ply no

. You can't just go arou

could have pushed me away or slapped me

don't let me go, I will use every ounce of strength I have

?" he repeat

e, and if you step outside in this c

out, gently brushing her hair to the side, revealing the side of h

autiful. So da

hitched. "Pleas

tep past him, he caught her hand again, only to press a light kis

rything I put you

lenched, but sh

e passed before

ou hun

es

, she turned and wal

mpossible to miss, the damn thing was d

a bit as she rushe

was g

n. "Why did he leave?" she mutte

d in her hand. A notificatio

it A

00

for a moment. Her eye

my G

to check the sender's details, but

red, her mind spinning. But... I ne

o one another, leaving her dizzy. But instead of ove

e screamed, jumping up in excitement. She tw

t-lived when the sharp scent of

sped. "S

pping over herself to turn off the cooker

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call c

to her. It was easy get

replied, his voice c

t need me to come driv

. I'm close b

ght,

iting for him. Despite the bandages and the pain coursing through

on remarked, and the other

all standing around looking like mou

ou isn't a weakness," on

painted in muted tones, the space adorned with regal decor that made it look more l

eeting can wait until tomorrow. The

slight nod o

efore leaving, their expensive cars roaring to life as t

oke again. "Speaking of weaknesses... who is Celia,

didn't

, it's best if you tell me how you two got connected. I sho

fael replied nonchalantly. "The only reason we crosse

. "But you did go and

as there for the gloves. Saving her just h

. So you just paid her off fo

edge in Rafael's t

there was understanding in

her, but he knew so

ared at the doorway and annou

the dining area, Mason following closely behind. They took their

is fork pausing midair as

immediately.

ing... I think we sh

adable. He didn't want her dead. The thought al

ut there was an edge

u care about, that makes her a weakness. And in this world, weaknesses get exploited

d. "That doesn't m

like that? She doesn't belong in your world. The moment she got tangled

ould let Mason handle it and erase the problem before it grew bigger. But the

aid finally, his voice lower now.

letting out a slow exhale. "Understood."

er. He didn't want to show it, but Mason knew him too well to mi

sely behind. "Wher

rabbed his keys. "I'm going to

ps, disbelief flashing