Midnight Seduction (Mafia)

behind them, checking for any signs of pursuit. Sophia n

urned to Sophia. "Let's get somewhere safe,"

tskirts of town. Alessandro led Sophia to a booth

'm involved in the art world," he said, his voice low. "I collect and sel

so bad," she said, thinking that it

e said. "Some of the pieces I deal with are...illicit. Stolen or forge

She was starting to understand the danger that surrounded Alessand

swering. "The shipment is a valuable piece of art," he said. "One tha

him. But one thing was certain - she was in this now, and she would see it through to the end.As their coffee arri

she asked, her voice low. "You'

s a risk," he said. "But I feel like I can trust you, Sophia. You

is words. She was drawn to Alessandro,

e?" she asked, her voice

ed someone I can trust to help me navigate this situation. Vittoria'

k away, or she could take a chance on Alessandro. As

irm. "I'll help you. But you

yes narrowed.

ssandro's expression turned serious, and he nodded. "I promise," he said, his

wash over her, and she nodde

dro's phone buzzed again. He glanced a

asked, noticing the c

Vittoria," he said. "She's got an update

up, his movements swift and decisive. She follow

ion. What lay ahead? Would she be able to handl

ough to the end. For Alessandro, and for herself.As they arrived at the designated meeting spot, Sophia s

sked, his voice low and urge

ension. "They've changed the terms of the deal. They want

ed. "That's not acceptable," h

we need to consider our options. We can't j

ittoria, her mind racing with questions. What kind o

h bigger than herself. She was in the midst of a high-stakes game, where

o hers. "What do you think?" he asked. "Should w

h about the deal or the buyer, but she knew that she truste

he said finally. "But we need to be c

.Vittoria nodded, her eyes scanning the surroundings once more before focusing on Ales

n. "We'll be ready," he said. "Sophia, you'll

as she nodded. She was in this n

Sophia's senses were on high alert. She scanned

he outskirts of town, Sophia's instincts screamed at her to

hispered, as they

g figure. "Welcome," he said, his voice drip

g into a trap. But Alessandro's grip on her hand remained firm, and

dly as he gestured for them to follow him. Sophia's instincts screame

ept for Victor and a few burly guards who lurked in the shadows. She

at behind a massive desk. He looked up as they ente

," Alessandro said,

usement. "Alexandro Moretti," he said. "I've

gered on her. She didn't like the way he looked at her,

enator?" Alessandro

e said. "I'll give you a price for the shipment, a price that wi

d an eyebrow. "W

hat you have to deliver the shipment to me pers

her? And what was in the shipment that was so valuable?Alessandro's grip on her hand tightened, a subtle

"I know you're interested, Mr. Moretti. You see, I have somethi

ive, but Sophia sensed a flicker of ten

your sister's disappearance," he said. "I've been investigating he

he senator's words. She had no idea Alessandro

yes betrayed a deep-seated pain. "What do you wa

ng across his face. "I want the shipment, and I want Sophia. In

se to protect her. "I don't think that's a fair trade,"