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The Heir's Love [Mafia Games 3]

Chapter 4 Stranger Than Fiction

Word Count: 2887    |    Released on: 02/09/2023

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up here if you'

over the bedside table and returned

A

rm, trying my best to ignore his

the Falcos' estate on the same day he and his bodyguard

pened this morning. After hearing about Russian mobsters plotting against the Falcos

an hour away at this point. Yet it was getting more obvious that being helplessly stuck in this guest room, in som

i sat on the edge of the bed, half-naked and a little sweaty. He'

. "Dropped out of medical school," I explained. "Then I applied for a working visa here. Was alrea

y h

first aid kit the maid had brought here. The actual reasons I

on his muscular thigh. Actually, his entirety was an athlet

buckets, though. Not warm, but not that cold. Good enough temp

move here? They spons

ed me out." Miles and his stubbornness,

Enzo's response.

I looked away, mainly because he plainly

my nape and arms sweat a bit. Was he

of my pocket. "By the way, here's the, um..." I stared at

e guy pulled a fa

I don't nee

ted. "That

muttered, forcing

ha

." It wasn't like I revived him

need CPR when they brought him

am

p scowling. "You'll need it f

e your money." I shouldn't. Period. I was a total stranger on my way back to where life needed me most at this moment. Back to my f

ray. "Alright, then. Someone will deliver it in cash

uggestion. But the sound that came out of my mouth sounded like a nervous chuckle. "You can thank me la

ow

your normal routine a

wned. "How can I

ctures. Some bruising and redness on his shin. Fairly swollen left ankle.

ted at me as if I

r ankle e

o sighed out loud. His foreign accen

nd like you're

lege and my m

r at least three days." I went into the dim bathroom to wet a clean face towel, then walked back to the bed with my gaze on his tan f

the carpet, Enzo gave

sion socks a

oft

while." I put on a poker face as his

right," h

nd his fresh bandages as carefully as I could with his back tensing up. Actually

you let m

nd looked away, keeping up a pleasant face despite my sleep-deprived brain making it quite difficult. Seeing m

sho

hands clean. If he still wanted to give me that signed bla

New York." Enzo inched closer when I di

told

efa

talking about me before Mr

n the plane wi

t Enzo as he scratc

flight

surgery," I tried to say calmly after grabbing a

rge

odd

he need

ncer." I grabbed the glass of water for him and tried to give him the peeled orange, bu

ove like it amused him or somethin

'cau

my m

le. "Can we chat about something else?" I put

position. The stitches weren't bleeding any

uscles near his injured arm and neck every few minutes or so. Hopefully he'd recei

ous about you a

ith Miles. Or why I spent the weekend here. Probably both?

his hair that looked darker and less unkempt. "Lik

already settled in, the lights drawing shadows on his bare tors

ends... Or just close fri

It was none o

eaned over Enzo to avoid his questioning gaze. "The paramedics should

nape, his bac

his immune system was fighting off an infection, it could give him m

ess he told me to discuss everything

how you take care

ntibiotics but I'm not

re

t? Why's

lidded gaze looked more...appreciati

up when his grin bared h

ctly did

ay with me till th

kneel beside the bed, pretending I needed to check his injured

N

y n

" Enzo made a face at the ice pack on the nightsta

e the team of medics transported him out of

not th

g

him to keep his foot elevated. Meaning, he would be ly

t formed a few droplets on the upper part

ur

u be more

d arm with my help. "The usual. I work

ke Vita

's it

ting issues. Joints

of his neck. "I do triathlons every now and then. I take the u

him a short list of other supplements

me. Berto gave yo

on

lezza." [Tha

call or something?" I

uard wasn

nd wiped some swe

er." Enzo wiped his f

room door and stood by the foot o

a brow, grin

avoid his stare. My face and neck were heating up. "You've been sweating

eally n

-It might help.

but didn't s

gh for me to sit next to him again

is initial reply. "W

? Take

"You'll need the money. Or just use it whenever." With creased brows, Enzo leaned f

d. "That's not why I'm hesitating." I leaned closer t

no bulletproof vest or any protective gear when the shootout happened. This guy, an heir from a wealthy cla

zo grabbed my wrist before I

him? Or too nervous? Maybe both. I mean, who wouldn't be? That man could melt ice with his mere stare, and the thr

Enzo glanced a

s? Should I turn on th

here," h

n, you a

efano talk to

odd

p a mild frown that showed c

. A l

did he

he city because Ricchar was busy. I mean, that's basically all he said." Another lie, but, I just didn't w

g to do with the ambush? Was he that paranoid?

keptical. "Correct me if I'm wrong..." H

eathing steady. But to hide my fidgeting

thday with his parents, and Ricchar and Cloe. But

now why. I mean, Maximiliano.

about your d

ight why he needs it ASAP. They o

mile. "I just thought he told you not to accept any so

ough: he didn't really do relationships. "No. He did

he Falcos are b

ea

act cool and unbothered. "Stefano do

way. The smell of his shampoo mixed with his musky sweat was making

om this morning's events? Could he still recall speci

other talk t

," Enzo murmured.

ut the lo

e's made a fe

thi

about them, the Tomassinis could be affiliated with the Italian mafia. Meaning, the

ep away from his family the past several years becaus

they a mafi

t sign up for

k home. Stay far, far

d be on my way t

have a brother wi

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1 Chapter 1 Notes & Preview2 Chapter 2 The Ambush3 Chapter 3 The Falcos4 Chapter 4 Stranger Than Fiction5 Chapter 5 The Bloodlines6 Chapter 6 Dumped and Heartbroken7 Chapter 7 To Kill A Criminal8 Chapter 8 A Date With The Heir9 Chapter 9 Pent-Up Emotions10 Chapter 10 A Dangerous Love Affair11 Chapter 11 My Name's Adreana12 Chapter 12 The Tick Of The Clock13 Chapter 13 Polizia14 Chapter 14 Best Man15 Chapter 15 Not A Callgirl16 Chapter 16 The Ultimate Betrayal17 Chapter 17 Friends With Benefits18 Chapter 18 Carelessly In Love19 Chapter 19 Viral Kind Of Love20 Chapter 20 Safety First21 Chapter 21 The Interrogation22 Chapter 22 Blood Is Thicker Than Water23 Chapter 23 No Congratulations24 Chapter 24 Luxoria Needs You25 Chapter 25 Sugar Daddy's Goin' Crazy26 Chapter 26 Falling For A Stranger27 Chapter 27 Miss Me 28 Chapter 28 I Need You Close To Me29 Chapter 29 Why Can't We 30 Chapter 30 A Risky Infatuation31 Chapter 31 Real Love Is Patient32 Chapter 32 You're Like A Drug33 Chapter 33 Love At Second Sight34 Chapter 34 A Proposal 35 Chapter 35 True Love Waits36 Chapter 36 I Lie, Cheat, And Make Deals37 Chapter 37 The Irresistible Rebound38 Chapter 38 Scapegoat39 Chapter 39 No, We're Not Friends40 Chapter 40 My Brother's A Lawless Crook41 Chapter 41 The Birthday Gift I Want42 Chapter 42 I'm Getting Hitched43 Chapter 43 My Love, I'm Not Your Ex44 Chapter 44 Karma's Wrath45 Chapter 45 A Strange Kind Of Love46 Chapter 46 Surprise Visit47 Chapter 47 Her Bloodsucking Ex48 Chapter 48 Threats & Deceits49 Chapter 49 Pretty Little Liar50 Chapter 50 What's Wrong With Rafa 51 Chapter 51 This Isn't A Game52 Chapter 52 My Friend Needs Me53 Chapter 53 We're Good, Babe54 Chapter 54 The Valtieris55 Chapter 55 Just Say Yes56 Chapter 56 Rome Is Dangerous57 Chapter 57 We Could Make It Real58 Chapter 58 Don't You Miss Me 59 Chapter 59 Fake Fiancée For Hire60 Chapter 60 The New Couple61 Chapter 61 I'm Jealous62 Chapter 62 Against All Odds63 Chapter 63 The Show Begins64 Chapter 64 We'll Take It Slow65 Chapter 65 Baby Talk66 Chapter 66 For You, I Will67 Chapter 67 I Need Space68 Chapter 68 A Nudge In The Right Direction69 Chapter 69 I Need Help70 Chapter 70 We're Getting Married71 Chapter 71 Can't Lose You72 Chapter 72 Almost Husband & Wife73 Chapter 73 Legally Bound To You74 Chapter 74 Separate Ways75 Chapter 75 I Only Want You76 Chapter 76 We're Done Pretending77 Chapter 77 Risk Management78 Chapter 78 Stay Here With Me79 Chapter 79 Deep Scars From The Past80 Chapter 80 You're Safe Now81 Chapter 81 The Russian Mobster's Daughter82 Chapter 82 A Hunting Game83 Chapter 83 Prayers For The Sick84 Chapter 84 A Bloody Reunion85 Chapter 85 The Patient's Awake86 Chapter 86 End Of The Hunt87 Chapter 87 Till Plagues Do Us Part88 Chapter 88 A Complicated Family89 Chapter 89 Back From The Abyss90 Chapter 90 Wife Material91 Chapter 91 Impostor Syndrome92 Chapter 92 The New Tomassini Heir93 Chapter 93 A Deal With The Cali Alpha94 Chapter 94 Love Is Like Cocaine95 Chapter 95 Revenge Of The Mafia Boss96 Chapter 96 Welcome To The Family, Sofija97 Chapter 97 You'll Always Be My Little Princess98 Chapter 98 EPILOGUE | Life's Too Short