Chapter 51. To Hide My Feelings

And so, we move forward, ready to face whatever comes next, with our love as our shield and our passion as our sword. In this brutal and ruthless world, it’s a rare gift, but one that we cherish above all else.

As our love grows stronger, so does our power. We gain more territory with each passing day, and our enemies tremble in fear at the mere mention of our names.

But with this newfound power comes a new threat, a rival mafia boss who wants nothing more than to take us down. He’s smart and cunning, always staying one step ahead of us, and it seems like we can never catch a break.

It’s during a quiet moment alone with Riccardo that I voice my fears. “What if we can’t beat him?” I ask, searching his eyes for any hint of doubt.

But Riccardo just smiles confidently. “We will,” he says firmly. “Nothing is impossible when we’re together.”

And so, we continue our battle, pushing forward through all the obstacles that come our way. I find myself relying on R