Sarah Jackson
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Richard was no less thrilled or surprised than Samuel at being picked for the role. He didn't think Jovani would seek him out for this. Not considering their past together. Yet, it seemed that the other man was still full of many surprises. "So of you may already know him very well. A person close to the family but not directly tied together with them." Jovani continued as he made a show of putting his hand of Richard's shoulder. Samuel shifted on his feet. His head cocking slightly as he resisted…
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Samuel suddenly felt very small being surrounded by so many dangerous people he didn't recognize. Although their presence wasn't threatening, they all wore the same blank expression that promised pain to anyone who crossed them or their family. Ha! He was soon to be their family but he didn't get the feeling that would make the expressions and intense emotions any eaeier to deal with. Samuel shifted on his feet. His head cocking slightly as he resisted the urge to pull at the tie around his neck that…
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It was a very different world to be the one waiting on the inductee versus being inducted. Something about how slow the minutes passed made her stomach churn. Lena dug her fingers into the thick fabric of her dress pants willing herself to be still. Opting to tap her for impatiently as she scanned the room. Most of tables were empty. Not a surprise since most of the family would be around Samuel for the induction. The few that weren't seemed almost as uneasy and impatient at her. From what she…
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Marcus only seemed to grow more pleased as the hours ticked down. Like a child counting down the hours till Christmas, Marcus couldn't keep his eyes off the watch on his wrist. Lena had yet to show her face despite it being high afternoon. Maybe the gods were finally starting to shine down in him for once. A few more hours and he would be able to call off the engagement. Once that happened, everything could finally start moving the way he wanted to. "I don't think that you should be getting…
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Lena knew that it was likely a fool's move to go on her to meet Marcus. What else was she supposed to do, though? With all the chaos that had been taking place, there was no one that could go with her. Clive and Romeo were out of commission until further notice. She couldn't ask Julius to leave her father or brother. Not after the former had only woken up. Gabriella was out of the question as well. Someone level-headed had to be there to watch out for Dino. Another unexpected puzzle piece she still…
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Alonso's head felt like cotton and his mouth felt dryer than sandpaper. For once, he wished he hadn't woken up again. Sadly for him, lady luck was not on his side. The right-hand man rasped out a low groan as he rolled on his side to avoid the light. Concussion, check. Busted lip and black eye? Absolutely. His muscles were only fire as well. Millions of tiny demonic flames poking stabbing with every move he made. He probably should have been glad nothing was broken. At least not that he could feel…
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Jovani could focus on what kind of plan he would devise to get Richard out of his state later. Right now, Marcus took front and center importance to deal with. He would have to have a proper chat with his cousin now that he was back on his feet. Well, mostly back on his feet. Between the drugs and the hit to his head, standing turned out to be more of a challenge than Jovani anticipated. Keeping his balance with both his hands carefully placed on the edge of the bed, Jovani shut his eyes. Focusing on…
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Jovani seemed to think long and hard about this new information. He'd only been down for a few hours, and Marcus had already decided he was the new boss. Tch. That was different from how things worked. But, not different from the way that Marcus worked. The other cousin had never been gone at following the rules. Always one to think that he could bend them here and there where it best fit him. "The relationship is between you and Lena. Marcus may try and do what he wants, but he isn't the person who…
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Samuel's questions didn't stop as they continued down the hallway with what Richard hoped would be the right question. "Is that something that runs through the family, or did something trigger it?" Richards shrugged in response to the question. "I don't make a point of studying other mafia families to find out why they are fucked up or what's wrong with them. If I had any say, I wouldn't be a part of this world anymore." Almost twenty years later, though, he still hadn't found a way to get out and…
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"You know you are starting to test my patience, Em." The words came out as more of a rough sigh of exasperation than frustration. AN agitated hand ruffled through already disheveled locks. Green eyes bore into her baby blue ones—one of the few traits she had gotten from her mother. The same baby blue eyes that used to be filled with such unwavering affection for Marcus were starting to soften once again the longer their gaze remained locked. The look that the older Vedova Nera cousin fixed her with a…
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