Chapter 150

“Are you ready to do what it takes?” Uncle asked. I nodded, understanding dawning on me. "I'm ready," I said, my voice geared with determination. "I'll do whatever it takes. What do I have to do?"

Uncle exchanged a glance with Aunt, their expressions blank. "It won't be easy, Felicity," he said, turning back to me. "The initiation process for the mafia is brutal. You'll have to learn how to fight, how to shoot, how to lie without remorse.

"You'll have to immerse yourself in the shadows, in a world of violence and betrayal.

"And the path to the mafia isn't just physical," Aunt added. her voice low and serious. "It's mental, too. You'll have to learn to put your emotions aside, to make decisions based on cold, hard logic. You can't let your feelings cloud your judgment. "You'll also need to learn about the history of the organization, its codes of honor, and its laws. The mafia is more than just a group of thugs. It's an intricate network of power, and you need to understa