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My heart swelled with a torrent of emotions as I rushed to their side, swiftly freeing them from their restraints.
"Angela," I whispered, my voice filled with both apology and reassurance.
"I'm here now. We're safe."
She threw her arms around me, holding me tightly, her silent tears dampening my shoulder.
Dominic, who was only three years old, clung to his mother, his tiny body trembling with the aftermath of the ordeal.
As Angela caught her breath, her voice quivered with a mix of gratitude and exhaustion.
"Dante, I was so scared. I didn't know if we would ever see you again."
I pressed a gentle kiss on her forehead, my arms encircling both her and our son.
"I'm here, Angela. I'll always protect you, no matter what."
Jessie, still recovering from her ordeal, looked at us with a mixture of relief and exhaustion.
"Thank God you found us, Dante. I don't know how much longer we could have held on."
I turned to Jessie, determination etched on my face.
"Thank you for taking care of them, Jessie. You've shown incredible strength and courage."
She managed a weak smile. "I couldn't let anything happen to them, Dante. We're family."
With Angela and Dominic safely in my arms and Jessie by our side, I knew that our battle was far from over.
Giuseppe still posed a threat, and we needed to ensure our complete safety before we could truly find peace.
*******
As the chaos subsided and the room fell into an eerie silence, I found myself standing over Giuseppe, who had been captured by Kramaric and Vito, his once confident demeanor now replaced by a stark realization of his defeat.
His eyes darted around, searching for any glimmer of hope, but it was futile.
He had become a hostage in his own game.
A mix of emotions surged through me as I looked down at him.
There was anger fueled by the knowledge of the pain and suffering he had caused.
But there was also a sense of satisfaction, a deep-rooted understanding that justice had been served.
I glanced at Vito and Kramaric, their eyes reflecting the same intensity that burned within me.
"Secure him," I instructed. My voice was firm and commanding.
"Make sure he can't escape."
They swiftly moved to restrain Giuseppe, binding his hands tightly with sturdy ropes.
It was a stark reminder of the power dynamics that had shifted in this room, of the consequences that awaited those who dared to challenge our unity and loyalty.
Giuseppe's eyes locked with mine, a mixture of fear and defiance flickering within them.
"You think you've won, Dante," he spat, his voice filled with venom.
