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f the world was forced to accept her when it wasn't ready. Rejection seemed to be her constant companion, even from those she called family; from her unknown father, to her mother – the on

r could abandon her without a second thought. Despite been raised under Don Rossi, a man who frowned more than he drew breath and formidable leader of the Don Rossi Russo Mafia family – L

ig blue eyes, which Luna inherited, held a hint of hidden suffering. Luna knew her mum had endured hardships before givi

eep away from Luna, her talent for dancing and the identity of her father. Although, Luna was yet to discover the truth about her father, she had caught glimp

it all been a facade, or did her mother also see reasons to reject her, just like the rest of the

charged at each other, Lorenzo, hindered by his wounded eyes, lost sight of his enemy's attack and was swiftly overpowered by Marco. With Lorenzo unconscious at the

acknowledging the outcome of the duel and the implications it held for their families and businesses. Don Rossi now had a mont

es with Don Rossi, while others demanded refunds on their investments with his Mafia. Rivals, emboldened by his defeat, dared to en

t her fate through a heated conversation between a grou

a cigarette to his companion. "I mean we can't even command respect in

e to hand over Luna to Don Carlo as a goodwill gesture is fast approaching. And Don Rossi does

We always knew Don Rossi resented that poor girl as much as he did her

not surprised Don Rossi is acting indifferent on that one. But one thing

n, "Listen, I hear Don Carlo is recruiting

ain. You could get killed for it. You know what happens to people Don Ross

post before they notice we

ing to their posts, leaving Luna to process t

a few days, without her uncle even mentioning it to her – not even a hi

ily packed a few belongings into a small tote bag, determin

ed emphasis on her, hence she wasn't always paraded or kept an eye on by the guards scattered arou

ed out into the cold streets of Sicily. Regretting her choice of attire for the harsh weather, Lun

to an open garden. With hope flickering in her eyes, she hurried t

s happening in the house she was just about to settle in. From her viewpoint, Luna watched as a couple was br

The gruesome scene left her stunned, her mind unable to comprehend the brut

s she moved closer to where the sound was coming from to get a better

her, his expression emulating her own fear and confusion,

nto the darkness, leaving her alone to gr