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CHAPTERSEVENTY-FOUR
luca
Rage consumes me as the word ‘Capri’ falls from the priest's lips. Rosa’s bottom lip quivers. Frankie, in the row opposite me, mutters, “Fucker.”
I turn to Maria, who’s facing straight forward, not hiding the grin on her big lips.
“Surprise,” she whispers.
My heart races. I rip my hand from Maria’s and rub my sweaty palms along my suit trousers.
This can’t be happening. This whole damn time, the assholes set us up. I raise my head and Rosa’s watery eyes lock on mine, pleading with me for help.
My heart stops for a second as her lips open, and her voice cracks as she says the one word on this planet that changes everything for us.
“Treasure.”
My heart is in my throat as I stand. The eyes of the crowd are completely on me. They gasp as I snake my hand around my back, resting it on the handle of my weapon.
“Treasure,” she repeats, this time louder, laced with pure hopelessness.
My whole world stops. Everything fades around me. Fuck the consequences. I’ll fight a war to keep her safe. I’ll give up my own life if I have to.
Nothing comes close.
I hope Enzo is watching this closely, because our army needs to arrive any second.
I unholster my gun and point it straight at Dante.
“You piece of shit!” I shout.
He holds up his hands in surrender.
“Sir, you need to—”The priest raises his palms, stepping between Dante and Rosa.
Swinging the barrel at him, I drop it to gesture at his chest. “I suggest you back up. This isn’t a time for God and forgiveness. I am the devil, and I’m here for revenge.”
His lips thin into a straight line, but he backs slowly away from the podium.
Keeping my gun aimed at Dante’s head, I take a step towards Rosa, cupping her face in my palm. She flinches as the sound of gunfire outside the church erupts.I look into the crowd as our men all stand and scatter around the room. It’s us against them.
Thank you, Enzo.
“Baby, it’s going to be okay,” I whisper, bringing my forehead down against hers.“I love you. I promise, he willneverget a chance to hurt you ever again.”I pull her into me and hold her tight, then turn my attention to Dante.“On your knees.”
“Luca. Don’t do this. Not for her. You saw what I did to your mom. ”
My nostrils flare.
Fury builds until I explode.
“You fucking cunt,” I grit through my teeth, taking a step towards him. He doesn’t show a single shred of fear.
“Don’t make me repeat myself, Antonio.” Frankie bellows from behind me. I glance up to see that he and Grayson have their guns pointed at Antonio.
Dante takes a half a step away and crosses his arms. “That little slut asks for it. She even whored herself out to me years ago when I was working with her dad. She was obsessed with m—”
“Shut up!” Rosa releases herself from my hold and kicks her heel straight into his crotch, hard enough to make me wince.
