Chapter 5 - THE DANGER CLOSES IN
Marco sneered, but he knew better than to push his brother further.
“The Romano syndicate sent a message an hour ago,” Marco grunted, looking at his phone.
“They know you took her. They think she’s your vulnerability.”
Lorenzo’s shoulders grew tense, his jaw clenching hard.
He turned back to me, his hands finding my shoulders again.
“Antonio will show you to your room,” Lorenzo said softly, his dark eyes searching mine.
“Stay inside tonight. Do not go out onto the balcony.”
“Lorenzo, what is going on?” I asked, feeling a surge of real fear, not just for myself, but for him.
“A war that has been brewing for years,” he confessed quietly.
“And now, they think they can use you against me to break my crown.”
“Will they?” I asked softly.
Lorenzo pulled me close, wrapping his strong arms around me in a tight embrace.
“I would burn this whole city to ashes before I let anyone lay a finger on you,” he vowed against my neck.
That night, I was brought to a lavish suite on the second floor.
The room smelled of fresh roses and vanilla candles.
Through the large bay windows, I could see guards patrolling the perimeter with assault rifles.
I couldn't sleep. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Lorenzo’s dark eyes and the blood on his palm.
Around midnight, a loud gunshot shattered the silence of the night.
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Sirens began to blare across the estate.
The war had arrived at the front door.
