Murder In The Name Of Love

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"AND NONE OF YOU can find out who these men are ?", my voice comes out calm and collected but the men sitting in front of me knew better. All of them look at each other wondering if they should speak or not.

We've been getting attacked by an anonymous group of masked men. From their behavior alone, I knew they didn't work for any of the Mafias.

I stop fidgeting with the ring on my finger and the men immediately bow down as my gaze travels up to them.

"I believe I asked a question."

One of them steps forward. "no capo.", he replies simply knowing he would be dead if he didn't tell the truth.

"24 hours. And if I don't know who they are by then. I'm sure you know what will happen.", I warn them satisfied when all of them panic.

"Out.", I command and each one of them rush out of my office.

I rub my temple, the headache making an appearance again.

Who the fuck were these men ?.
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I stare down at the burner phone in my hand in disbelief.

Unknown: Zoya I'm so sorry. - your Elijah.

As soon as Dante and I reach home, he had me locked up again and I didn't even get a chance to talk to Nicole. She must be pissed.

I decided to call Zayan and ask about Zarq's condition but I was shocked to see Elijah's message on the small screen.

Maybe I should be pissed at him, maybe I should leave him not read but when it comes to love. I'm weak.

Me: What changed your mind Elijah ?

The text bubbles pop up and disappear for a few seconds and my heart thunders inside my chest.

Elijah: I saw you last night at the charity event. When I saw you with Dante De Luca I just knew you wouldn't ever get into a relationship with him if you weren't forced. I'm so sorry for all the shitty things I said. I promise I didn't mean them.