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10 Something’s wrong Walking away from Harvey and Nicolas at the airport felt like lifting a weight off my the shoulders. The air in Italy was warm, scent of lemon trees surrounding me, and each step I took felt lighter than the last. Freedom wasn’t a feeling I’d expected to find, but it washed over … Read More “The Mafia’s Redemption Fierce Love Chapter 27” »
9 Don’t bother “Yes,” I said, the word heavy and final. Bree crossed her arms, glaring at them both. “Maybe now she’ll finally be free of you two.” Savvy, who was twirling a lollipop in her mouth like a prize, looked between us with wide, innocent eyes, then turned to Harvey and Nicolas. “This is … Read More “The Mafia’s Redemption Fierce Love Chapter 26” »
8 Bree +)) Two days later, Back at my apartment, I began to pack, folding clothes I’d barely worn and slipping in a few keepsakes I wanted close. My phone rang, and Savvy‘ s name lit up on the screen. Just what I needed. “Hello?” I answered, trying to keep my tone light. “Hey!” Savvy … Read More “The Mafia’s Redemption Fierce Love Chapter 25” »
7 Pet I’d barely been able to catch my breath after leaving the house. Every step forward seemed like it came at a cost, as if I were leaving pieces of myself in my wake. But I needed this visit, a final goodbye to a man who had been my steady light after Dad was … Read More “The Mafia’s Redemption Fierce Love Chapter 24” »
6 Allergies The taste of almond lingered bitterly in my mouth as 1 gasped for air, trying to fight off the rapid swelling in my throat. “I’m… aller.” I managed to choke out, pointing to the cupcake on the floor. I’d tossed it aside in panic, but Harvey and Nicolas seemed oblivious to the severity … Read More “The Mafia’s Redemption Fierce Love Chapter 23” »
5 Traveling I cleared my truth as I said. “There’s this jewelry show tomorrow,” I said, looking between them. “It’s supposed to be really unique. Thought maybe you’d want to come with me?” Harvey looked up from his phone, his expression unreadable, and I felt a flicker of hope. Nicolas, too, paused what he was … Read More “The Mafia’s Redemption Fierce Love Chapter 22” »
4 Broken The air in the apartment felt charged, heavy with the tension that had become all too familiar between Savvy and me. I d barely had time to speak before she took it upon herself to open MY package to take a look at what was inside. “What s this?” she asked, practically bouncing … Read More “The Mafia’s Redemption Fierce Love Chapter 21” »
3 Hope diamond I woke up the next morning, finding the house too quiet. The faint morning light slipped through the blinds, casting long, delicate lines on the floorboards. The weight of yesterday lingered heavily, and I could still feel the ache of my parting words to Nicolas and Harvey, like echoes that wouldn’t stop. … Read More “The Mafia’s Redemption Fierce Love Chapter 20” »
2 New love I stood in the quiet of my father’s studio, fingers trailing over the worn edges of his workbench, feeling the grain of the wood he had sanded down with care. This studio was all that was left of him now, tucked away in a forgotten corner of New York. The last real … Read More “The Mafia’s Redemption Fierce Love Chapter 19” »
Fierce Love–Season 2-1 Death anniversary “Sabrina… I was hoping you could come visit me soon. I’m in the hospital, and the doctors… they’re still running tests.” My I’d mother’s voice was weaker than I‘ d expected, a frail tone I’d never heard from her before. My grip on the phone tightened, worry seeping in around … Read More “The Mafia’s Redemption Fierce Love Chapter 18” »