MARRIED TO THE CAPO

Chapter 13

Eva

As Lorenzo pulled back from the hug, his eyes locked onto mine, and I saw a flicker of something - pain, sadness, vulnerability.

I reached out, my hand brushing against his bruises on his cheek. "Lorenzo, how did you get these cuts and bruises?" My voice was soft, encouraging.

He hesitated, his gaze dropping to the floor. "It's nothing, Eva. Just a rough day." But I knew he wasn't telling me the whole truth. I could see it in his eyes, the way he avoided my gaze.

I took a deep breath, my hand still on his cheek. "Enzo, You can trust me with this." I said it with conviction, hoping he'd believe me, hoping he'd open up to me.

Lorenzo's eyes snapped back to mine, a hint of anger and frustration simmering in their depths. "They hit one of my warehouses on our wedding day," he spat, his voice low and venomous. "Took goods worth millions and burned the place to the ground."

My eyes widened in shock, my mind racing to process the scope of what he was telling me. "Who did this?" I demanded, my voice firm.

Lorenzo's jaw clenched, his eyes flashing with a fierce intensity. "The Rossi mafia. They've been trying to take me down for years, and they thought our wedding day was the perfect opportunity to strike." My heart raced as I realized the danger that Lorenzo was in, the danger that I had knowingly married into.

"Was that the reason we came to Italy in between our reception?" I asked already knowing the answer. "Yes"He said

His eyes gleamed with a hint of satisfaction, his voice dripping with triumph. "But today, we got it all back. My men recovered everything, and we returned the favor." His smile was cold, calculating.

"We took back what was ours, and we made sure they knew not to mess with me again." I felt a shiver run down my spine, a mix of fear and awe at the power and ruthlessness that Lorenzo commanded.

"And the warehouse?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. Lorenzo's smile grew wider. "Let's just say the Rossi mafia won't be forgetting the name 'Lorenzo De Luca' anytime soon." His eyes locked onto mine, a fierce intensity burning in their depths. "I protect what's mine, Bella. Always."

Lorenzo's expression turned grim, his eyes clouding over with concern. "But in the process, they discovered our plan. " Lorenzo's voice turned cold, his eyes blazing with anger and frustration.

"They sent their men to the warehouse, where my men and I were preparing to take them down."

He gestured to his battered face and body. "This is what happened when we tried to fight them off. They ambushed us, and I got caught in the crossfire."

I gasped, my heart racing with fear and concern. "O-Oh my god!!.. So  How did you manage to escape?" Lorenzo's expression turned grim.

"I fought my way out, but not before they got the upper hand. If it weren't for my men, I'd be dead right now."

His eyes locked onto mine, a fierce determination burning in their depths. "But I didn't let them win, Bella. I'll made sure they pay for what they've done."

"Ok.Thats enough of stories for now"Lorenzo's say his expression softened, a hint of teasing creeping into his voice.

"Well, Bella, I think it's time for you to head to your room...unless you'd like to stay here with me for the night." He raised an eyebrow, a playful glint in his eye.

I rolled my eyes. "You need rest, Enzo.Tomorrow the first thing you do is get checked up by the doctor to see if you have any internal injuries."He nodded.