𝒟𝒾𝒶𝓂𝑜𝓃𝒹𝓈 𝐼𝐼

𝒜𝓂𝑜𝓇 𝐹𝒶𝓉𝒾

The sky transformed into a brilliant white canvas as the sun eclipsed the moon, overtaking the stars in its radiant glow.

Ordinarily, Mina would have relished the gloomy day, but today held an unsettling aura.

A sense of evil lingered in the air.

Mina found herself standing on the very balcony where Alessandro had met his end months ago, absorbing the view.

This bedroom, once belonging to the dons Alessandro and Salvatore for decades, was now Mina's entire home.

While she knew there'd be significant changes in her life after marrying Leonardo, the extent of the transformation took her by surprise.

Balancing a warm mug of tea, Mina stood on the balcony, her pregnant belly rounding out.

In a few short months, she would enter her third and final trimester, marking a profound shift in her life.

Within a span of months, her husband slipped into a coma, she embraced pregnancy, gained a bonus daughter, journeyed across the globe, ended lives, ascended as a leader, and underwent a profound personal transformation.

Amidst these changes, Mina remained steadfast in her core values and beliefs, a testament to her unwavering connection to her roots that nothing could alter.

Salvatore's choice of Mina over Emiliano as the don wasn't random.

It stemmed from Mina's intelligence and strategic thinking, in stark contrast to Emiliano's inclination towards murder and violence.

With a background as a police officer, Mina possessed a deep understanding of criminal psychology, allowing her to employ their tactics against her enemies.

Mina mastered the art of putting on a compelling performance, seamlessly balancing ruthlessness with mercy for those who dared to challenge her.

Transitioning from a beloved figure to a despised one was a challenging feat, but Mina navigated this transformation with skill and determination.

She always got it done.

With a heavy sigh, Mina thought over a secret revelation she alone carried.

Despite her knack for planning, this impending disaster appeared unconquerable.

Closing the door behind her, she approached the bed where Leonardo lay.

Unable to endure the separation any longer, Mina had him relocated from his room to hers, unwilling to bear the thought of sleeping without him.

Seated by Leonardo's bedside, a daily ritual for her, Mina glanced at the peacefully slumbering girls sharing the bed.

Observing their serene and peaceful expressions in sleep, Mina hesitated, reluctant to disrupt their peace.

"Leo, I need your help. There's a storm brewing, but I have no idea how to stop it. I don't want to carry this burden alone, but I have to. If it tell anyone, I know they'll want bloodshed, and I can't have that. No more innocent lives should be taken because of my actions. What should I do?" Mina whispered gently.

As per usual, Leonardo was still in his coma state, unable to reply.

With a sigh, Mina carefully settled beside Leonardo, ensuring not to disturb the life-sustaining wires around him.

Delicately lifting his hand and navigating past the IV drip, she placed it on her belly, yearning for a connection between him and their unborn child.

"Do you feel her? She's kicking whenever I'm near. She senses you. Are you embracing the idea of being a girl dad? I know you wanted a boy, but it seems your genes favor girls, unlike Salvatore, who has two boys! Now tell me, Leo, how are you feeling?" Mina spoke with tenderness.