i's
ice. I purposely made my footsteps heavy, hoping the sound would alert him to my approach. I
d a large wooden desk covered in papers, some of which were stained with the remnants of spilled beer from his
his back to me, seemingly unfazed by my presence. "Yes, father
a bombshell. "You are my youngest child and my only daughter," he declared, his to
t powerful mafia families Fear seeped into my voice as I responded, "They control one of the largest mafia organisa
week, and you will make a favourable impression. There will be consequences if you fail to com
gs heavy in the air when my father is around. "Yes, father,
chair away from me. A single tear escaped my
ad just dropped on me. Every step felt heavier with the weight of
this man, Ghost. For all I knew, he could be a person of many vices-abusive, aggressive, violent, boisterous, or, worst of all, a heavy drinker like my own father. Not to mention that Ghost's reputation within M
le knock on my door. "Danni?" my mother's voice whi
the sadness to wash over me. My mother embraced me tightly, offering the little solace she could.
't change the situation, so I wo
d my back, attemp
wouldn't have allowed it if I had known sooner," s
sighed, hugging my
arly Miles." My mom shook her head in disappointmen
with him. I had four other brothers, making a total of five. Miles, Carlo
rd of Spanish. He used it to communicate with his friends and mafia associates, ensuring
y mom spoke soothingly as she tucked a loose strand of my hair behind m
iving me a hug before noti
ed with concern, drawing the a
sure them, and then I took my seat at the table. I wat
, how was your day?" Daemon inquired. My father stared at me stern
rted cutting into my own steak. They all gave me a few curious
of the table, grabbing our attention immediately. All my brothers i
t you are doing imm
eclared, standing his ground. I saw his fac
allowing this?" Mil
king." My father shouted at Miles, caus
my rules or
My father's voice ec
in slammed his fist o
his?" Daemon yelled
pointed furiously at me while my mother tried to calm him
of my brothers, and I stayed silent
; it's happening whether you boys agree with it or not." My father stormed out of the kitchen, leavi
ed out of the room. He was mor
rlos warned me, poin
y put this argument to rest. I knew no one could change m
head as he walked by, making me smile slightly. Daemon, Justin, and Carlos followed clo
nd shook m
They still treat
mamá spoke up, staring at the
mumbled as a tear ran down her cheek. "Mamá, it's okay; it's no
so angry, but it was out of my power; I just ho
hand. "I love you, my baby." She grabbed m
? You understand, right?" My mom looked at me with a questioning
" I finally confessed,
rself to this house fo
ol?" I fretted, my e
ost permits it," she replied, her
. Although I hadn't heard anything specific about him, it was as if ev