The Curse of Blood and Silence: Vampire Mafia Romance by Guida M

Author:Guida, M
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-12-05T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter

Twenty-Two

Serenity

I curled my fingers into his bloodied shirt, hanging on as tight as I could, tears blurring my vision. I leaned against his chest, wanting to inhale his scent and listen to his heartbeat forever. The events of the last few days had left me shaken, and each breath was ragged with exhaustion.

“Angelo, please take me home.”

He kissed the top of my head, his lips lingering there for a moment. “I will.” His voice was soft but carried a hint of steel that made me feel safe for the first time in days.

The door burst open with enough force to make me flinch. A man with long hair and a beard rushed in, his wild appearance making Angelo’s arms tighten protectively around me. The newcomer’s shirt was also splattered with blood, and purple bruises bloomed across his visible skin. His eyes darted around the room with desperate intensity.

“Shannon? Where is she? Is she alive?”

“I’ve got her.” I looked over Angelo’s shoulder to where Enzo stood, cradling a small form wrapped in his jacket.

“My god.” The man ran across the room in three long strides, his hands trembling as he took Shannon from Enzo. “What did he do to you?” His strong voice broke on the last word, thick with emotion. He cradled her like she was made of glass, his fierce appearance contrasting sharply with his gentle touch.

Fear pricked at the back of my neck. “Angelo, who is that?” I whispered against his chest. I refused to let Shannon be tortured again.

“Ivan Toser. He’s a wolf.” Angelo’s chin brushed against my hair as he observed the scene. “Shannon’s his mate.”

A burst of anger gripped me, my hands clenching into fists against his chest. “They practically killed her.” My stomach dropped as I realized what Gage’s betrayal meant—he’d sided with Balthazar against Trystan, helped take Shannon. In the mafia world, disloyalty meant death. “Trystan won’t punish them, will he? Shannon’s been through hell.”

“Trystan knows who the real traitor is,” he said, his voice carrying that lethal edge that reminded me exactly who and what he was.

I didn’t want to think about mafia justice anymore. Shannon and I were both safe and all I wanted to do was stay next to Angelo. My muscles felt like lead, and I snuggled closer to him, seeking warmth and comfort. “Take me home. I never want to see this place again.”

The world became a blur of motion, and before I knew it, Angelo was settling me into the plush leather back seat of the limousine. He pulled me onto his lap, one arm wrapped securely around my waist while the other hand smoothed my tangled hair gently.

A thought nagged at me, impossible to ignore despite my exhaustion. I looked up at Angelo, meeting those intense red eyes that seemed to glow in the dim interior of the car. “Can Balthazar...” I swallowed hard, forcing myself to continue. “Can he get inside Crescent Manor?”

Angelo’s expression hardened, but his touch remained gentle. “No. It’s warded.”

The tension in my shoulders eased slightly, but questions still swirled in my mind.

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