With the Rivetti threat neutralized, we gathered together, breathless and bruised. The reality of what we had faced hung heavily in the air, but we had emerged victorious.
"We did it," Matteo said, a mixture of disbelief and pride in his voice.
"We're still standing," I added, tears of relief prickling at the corners of my eyes.
As I looked at my brothers, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude. They had fought for me, for our family, and together we had faced the storm.
"From here on, we stay vigilant," Antonio said, his voice steady. "But we also hold onto the love that binds us."
And as we stood there, together, I realized that I was no longer just a girl lost in the chaos of the world. I was a Moretti, and I had found my place in this fierce, unyielding family. The battles we faced were only part of our journey, and as the dawn broke outside, I felt a flicker of hope for the future ahead.
The darkness may have lingered, but together, we would carve out our own path, ready to face whatever came next.
THE END
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Blood ties
Mystery / Thriller**Description:** After a lifetime of abuse in the foster care system, 17-year-old Elena discovers a shocking truth: she's the long-lost daughter of Giovanni Moretti, the most powerful mafia boss in the city. Taken in by her six protective brothers...
