SURRENDER

e stared at her father, her mind reeli

ined impassive, his eyes cold and calculating. "Yes, Alessia. The union will secure our family's interests and solidify our

is is not a request, Alessia. It's a necessity."As Alessia struggled to comprehend the mag

ty commanding both fear and respect, Not only was he a powerful and feared enhanced but he also

g atop the criminal food chain with unparalleled wealth, power, and influence they

d, and now her father wanted her to marry into this family. Alessia's heart sank. She knew the rumors about Leonardo

and possibly her soul. "No," Alessia said, her voice firm. Dominic's eyes narrowed. "You'll do as I say, Alessia. This is not a discuss

s, a spark of defiance igniting within her. "I won't do it," she s

up, her voice dripping with venom. "If you're so concerned about securing your family's interests, why don't you marry of

ictoria stood up, her eyes flashing protectively. "My daughters will marry for love, not convenience. They're not like...y

old. "Enough. Alessia, you'll marry Leonardo and that's final ."Alessia's voic

it in two as he glared at his daughter who continues to l

nk you'll change your mind when you consider the consequences."Alessia's defiance faltered for a second

tly surgery."Alessia's eyes widened in shock. "How did you...?" but her father only chuckled. "I h

less bastard who'll burn in hell one day for this ," she spat. But he only smirked in response. " And I'm glad that I

e her freedom for her mother's health. Alessia's eyes blazed with a

y Leonardo Reigns. But I want one condition."Dominic raised an eyebrow."My mother," Alessia continued

"Your mother will receive the best care possible."Alessia's eyes narrowed. "And I wan

you your guarantee."He walked to his desk, pulled out a document, and hande

terms were as agreed, she scribbled her signature on the dotted line. With a fierce dete

inic's expression remained impassive, his eyes never leaving Alessia's

. The door slammed shut behind her, leaving Dominic and Victoria in silence. Dominic leaned back in his chair

atisfaction. "Our little problem is solve

somewhere

llicit nightclub. Unbeknownst to the revelers, the devil was amongst them, watchi

lub. The building's sleek, black façade seemed to absorb the surrounding light, its entra

primal rhythm.Strobe lights sliced through the darkness, casting eerie shadows on the walls. The dance floor was

lo, while others entwined with partners, their movements a sensual blur. A couple kissed passionately in the corner, the

e scent of smoke, sweat, and illicit substances hung heavy, mingling with the sweet tang

ers expertly mixing cocktails with names that whispered forbidden pleasures.In the VIP section, the city's elite gathered, t

arkness, a figure stood si

His eyes, like two black holes, absorbed every detail. Leonardo stood in his office, gazing out over

r, his eyes wide with terror. Leonardo's men, their faces cold and calculating

drowned out by the thumping music. Leonar

said, his voi

his head. Leonardo's gaze never wavered from the dance floor, his mind processing the nigh

ileged few. The VIP section was a hive of activity, the city's elite mingling and laughing. As the interrogation continued,

said, his voice calm and authoritative.His men stepped back, wiping the b

h Giovanni's. He asked gently shaking his head in disappointment. "Look how far you've fallen, Giovanni

eonardo continued, his voice dripping with disdain. "Now, you're nothing but a traitor.

greed? Ambition or where you that fucking stupid to th

ardo... mercy. "Leonardo's smile was cold, calculating. "Mercy?" he

l. Leonardo listened intently, his expression unchanging. "I didn't mean to, Leonardo! I swear! They promised me protection, po

most tender."But..." Leonardo's voice dropped to a whisper, his grip snapping around Giovanni's jaw like a vice. Giovanni's eyes widen

blank "You... did... betray... me," Leonard

ied, Giovanni's skin crackling and charring. Leonardo's eyes where cold snd, his grip unyielding. "You

ontinued to scorch his skin. Leonardo's expression remained col

he restraints, desperate to escape the agony. "Leo, I'm sorry!" Giovanni cried out, his words lace

the sharks," Leonardo said, his voice even and detached. His men nodded, their faces expressionless. They dragged Giovann

He ran a hand through his hair, smoothing any imperfections. Grabbing hi

nardo's smile grew, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. The darkness