Capo Dei Capi (Secrets of the Famiglia Part 1)

"Considering you dare to question my sister, I would think the word obvious is a foreign concept to you." Her voice slices the air, and I don’t need to look to know more than a few people heard her through the music.

"Why would you think that, sweetheart?" His sarcastic tone hits a nerve.

"Because foolish man, it is obvious that right now, you are royally screwed.” Alice places her hand on her skirt covered hip. The diamond bracelet glittering around her wrist.

"Why would you think such a stupid thing like that?"

"Oh, I did not think anything. I knew that a fool like you would do exactly what my brother told him. Leading you right to me. Maybe I haven't introduced myself properly, but you see upon my mother's death, my Grandfather took it upon himself to raise me, many people know my mother as Marianna Russo because she took her mother's surname, but my Grandfather , well he was insistent I take his. You see, Mr. Xander, we seem to have something in common."

"What is that?"

"I'm a Moretti too. And my Grandfather is your Capo's brother."

Alice stands in front of me, her short black hair shining under the reflection of the light coming from the ceiling.

Kylie observes Alice with an almost bored look, which I know is an act because she has stood on guard since she walked into the door. There's something about Kylie Bray that tells me she's no ordinary rich girl.

“Well, why all the effort to lead me right to you? If you want me so bad, Principessa, all you need do is tell me.”

the chase, Alec is not dead, he’s missing. It seems someone wanted him dead, but he managed to elude them. Isn’t that

I do well to remain standing in the same spot. There’s no

make sure he is safe, are you? You want him dead, so

as my heart beats harder in my chest. He is worried, just like me. How did our night turn

kill me the other half of it, but that..." She points at Elisa, "She makes me look like a fucking saint. She has you all fooled. You claim THAT devil as your sister, but you don't know the claws she's hiding. Alec deserves what's coming to him, but she deserves a fate far worse than a quick death."

standing in front of me, staring at Elisa.

are all talking about what’s ours. I should mention that this house belongs to the Stones, and like your family shenanigans, the Stones happen to be my family.” Kylie stares at Alice, who still has her gaze

you two sweethearts need to get the fuck out,” Sienna finishes for Kylie as both cousins move closer toward each other. Standing side by

fuck about the Satan Snipers or The Catelli family.” Xander

walks up from the stairs, and if looks could be given a name, I’d call his ‘the Reaper’ as

gets tight for

it isn’t the first time that name has cooled

promise to all of us, and it isn’t a coincidence when her gaze lands on me. She winks and walks past Leonardo. He grabs onto her arm,

you should leave too.” Sienna’s voice is almost sad.

tell her to watch that pretty back of hers. I don't appreciate her little antics,” Xander walks away.

chilling glare as Xander heads down the stairs. I know I

Matteo, fuck you.

sister, what did that mean for us? Did I go back to ignoring her, or should I be concerned about Elisa's safety? What would my father do to the daughter he never wanted? What