Lights beam brightly upon the crowd almost to the point it's blinding. Everything is white, pure white as I find myself walking down the aisle. Everyone smiles widely as they throw red pedals towards my direction. I watch as these very same pedals fall onto the floor as I pass by.

Confusion and numbness clouds my mind, but despite it I keep walking forward. At the altar stands the heir to the throne. The prince of it all the man that is amazingly handsome.

He stands firmly suited in a all dark burgundy attire almost resembling the color of blood. His button up shirt underneath is black. His emerald green eyes stare at me as I approach him. For some reason the numbness within me starts to fade only focusing on his eyes. They're breathtaking I must admit. Being the underboss of such a dominant mafia I'm sure he's seen too much for a soul to bear, but somehow the windows to his soul still express tenderness in the oddest way. He isn't like the rest that's for sure, he's different.

All eyes are on us as he extends his hand out to me, which I'm embrace willingly within my own hand. Feeling the warmth of his hand relaxes me and at the same time consumes me. The both of us stand across from one another as a unknown individual comes forth with a book. His voice is heard, but from a distance as I remain in sync with the man standing in front of me. Suddenly, I break my focus as everyone stands. I feel hands around my waist as I'm being pulled forward gently. I don't protest at all knowing who it is. My eyes lock with his loving his touch on my body. He smiles as he leans forward to kiss me. I do the same wanting to get lost within those lips of his I'm starting to really enjoy.

Claps and cheering are heard as we pull back breaking our kiss. Opening my eyelids, my stomach drops suddenly feeling nauseous taking a few steps back. Standing in front of me is Graudyn with the evilest smirk on his face. My eyes wonder around the room seeing everyone slaughtered then I see underboss laying on the ground with his neck sliced. I scream my lungs out as my knees become weak no longer being able to support my body weight as I fall to my knees helplessly. That's when I notice something slimy and wet on my palms of my hands. Lifting both hands up I see blood from what seems to be pouring from underneath my dress.

Fluttering my eyes open I breathe heavily as I sit up on the bed. It takes a few breathes before I realize it was just a dream nothing more. I get out of bed to rinse my face to refresh myself a bit. Patting my face dry I look in the mirror.

"You got this," I murmur.

"Nice panties," a soft feminine voice utters from behind me causing me to turn around quickly.

On the doorframe stands Aviana as her dark straightened hair lays flatly looking shiny. Her dark eyes piercing at me as if she's trying to see through me. Having nothing else to cover myself with I place the small towelette in front my bikini area.

"Don't be shy we have the same parts," she says as she backs away from the doorframe.

"Do you need something?," I ask with a slight giggle trying to hide my discomfort.

"I just thought I'd check up on you after you what you did," she responds crossing her arms across her chest. I stay silent observing her she definitely distrusts me as she should. I can tell she doesn't like me much, which I hold no aggression to. She reminds me of me when I was her age. By her age I saw and knew too much for my own good. I didn't trust anyone just like her.

"That's kind of you Aviana, thank you. I'm doing okay," I truthfully respond. I had no problem doing what had to be done. It was time to play for me.

"Cool, I must be honest I'm not so fond of you," she bluntly says as she examines me. Already I can tell what traits resembles her father.

"I understand you should never be of anyone until they proof themselves to you who they really are," I respond. Aviana stays in silence before nodding her head in agreement and leaving me alone in the guest room.

I take a seat on the bed remembering last night's events. Calling my father was nerve wrecking knowing the amount of shit he would throw as usual, but being under his roof I definitely learned a few things.

Throwback starts now

A few rings pass by until he finally answers hearing his voice isn't something I missed at all.

"Hi dad, it's Amoret," I say.

"You bitch, how dare you?!," Romanov shouts most likely wanting to strangle me knowing him.

"It was the only way to get closer to the Castillos," I respond as all eyes are on me. I must be careful on how to say things to both sides. Silence is heard from the other end of the phone line.

"What do you mean?," Romanov responds.

"The Castillos don't easily trust anyone into their circle. Now I'm inside with my first report," I inform strongly praying that Romanov doesn't say too much. If I get exposed this was all for nothing and I would be slaughtered within minutes. In my favor, he doesn't say much seeking to follow along.

"Report," he demands.

There's going to be a trade next week in Miami. I will be tagging along with the underboss," I say as I nervously say the last word of my sentence. Since I've learned about the heir of the Castillos this is how I've referred to him as. Saying it out loud to the other side especially in front of him. My eyes glance at him seeing a raised dark brow as he looks at me, which causes me to look away quickly.

"Good, it's about time you're worth something. I was having regrets of not drowning you that time at the lake," Romanov coldly says pausing himself to hear my response knowing how much that memory would bother me. However, as numb as I've become over the years I don't respond.

"Keep me informed and do your duties as a fiancé. I will clear your name," Romanov adds hanging up. I put the phone away into my pocket looking at Madison who stands in front of me. She looks stunned by what was revealed not only to her, but to everyone else.

"I'm sorry Amoret," she says with such sincerity as underboss grabs my arm escorting to the guest room I was told about earlier. Due to underboss's home being wrecked with. We will be staying the night.

I follow behind him admiring the beauty within this home. It's really beautiful I must say. Finally, we hit the end of the corridor as underboss opens the door for me to enter. As I step inside he follows suit as well, which I'm glad for not wanting to really be alone here.

"Padilla told me what you did back there," he says as I take a seat on the bed finally being able to breathe for a moment.

"Like I told you I'm on your side," I respond locking eyes with him.

"I want you to tell me how to get to Graudyn," he mutters. By the mention of Graudyn I can tell how much aggression there is between the two now. After all underboss has every right to due to his home being invaded twice.

"I'm very sorry about your place being wrecked with, but I can't do that right now. This is exactly what Graudyn wants," I respond worriedly. Graudyn is playing by his own rules as he always has. I've known him far too long to know his wicked mind games. After all when I was assigned to this mission he wasn't very fond of it.

"I don't give two fucks Amoret. Now tell me what I want to know, so I can end him and everyone that dared fuck with me," underboss angrily says clenching his jaw and fists. I remain silent for a few seconds unsure of how to calm him. There's no way I can give him that information right now. Everything is too hot right now too soon for retaliation.

"You're not thinking smart right now Leo. Being the heir of such a powerful dynasty you must operate differently. It would give great pleasure to Graudyn if he can take out the next in line of Castillo bloodline. Do not make that mistake please," I practically beg now standing up from the bed to approach underboss.

"You will get your hands on him I promise you that, but right now isn't the time to do so. You must wait for your father's orders. We're in war," I add placing my hands on both his tensed shoulders. Underboss stays silent only looking at me. I can tell he's wanting to explode, but doesn't. Instead he turns around to walk out of the room, but I grasp his arm bringing him to a halt.

As soon as he turns around I launch myself towards him placing my lips onto his. Underboss concentrates his anger onto my lips as he decides to lean his arms down a bit grasping both of my thighs lifting me up. I'm now cradling my legs around his waist my arms around his neck deepening our kiss. My body starts to become needy and warm as the tensity of our make out session becomes heated real quick. Underboss takes a few steps forward leaning slightly down placing me on the bed as he doesn't break our kiss whatsoever. Tingles are felt all over my body as his body now is on top of me. I feel his hand travel up and down my right thigh causing me to want more of him.

Suddenly, the tensity of the room is completely cut as knocks on the door are heard causing underboss to break our kiss. My body is left with coldness and tingles that start to fade away. I find myself also breathless not realizing how much energy was being taken from me. Underboss is quick to his feet opening the door revealing a tattooed man with a chestnut colored mohawk. He's very muscular and scary looking I definitely would think twice about messing with him.

"Your father is requesting your presence," the tattooed man says as he turns away from the room. Underboss nods in agreement turning around to look at me. He doesn't say a word almost thinking in thought before he leaves the room without saying anything. Underboss is a really hard man to read I must admit. However, I can tell that our kisses are becoming more with reason and for some reason that causes a smile on my lips.

Flashback ends now

Leo Jr's Pov

I step inside my father's office seeing everyone already seated. I haven't spoken to my father since our fight. That's something I'm sure we will touch basis on eventually. However, right now we have bigger issues to resolve. I take a seat as my father starts to speak.

"We're in war with the Russians. This time I want the entire bloodline gone. That was my father's mistake now we're dealing with it. They lied, tried to play and betray us, and even had the fucking audacity to cross my son. For all I know they wanted to kill my heir and that has serious consequences, which is death," father announces out loud expression anger and hatred.

"Next week a trade will be made that will be performed by us. Whoever decides to show up from our nemesis will be slaughtered. However, I want the commander of that group captured and alive. He will be useful for what's to come," father adds.

"What is Amoret going to do? Why must she go?," I question.

"Romanov's men will be in contact with him. Seeing Amoret there will ensure that she is keeping her end as well as lure them into the trap. No harm will be done to her if everything is done correctly," father explains.

"So due to such planning as this will require for us to fly out tomorrow to prepare everything correct?," I ask knowing this is protocol.

"Correct, however, this will only be you and Amoret. The rest will fly out the following day after shipment is delivered to the Irish."

I nod as he informs the rest about how to work around this plan. Next week is definitely the start of what's to come.

Romanov's Pov

"Who the fuck is she?"

"She says she knows the heir personally," Dimitry responds as this unknown hazel eyed women stands behind him in cuffs.

"We found her wandering when we invaded the heir's home," Graudyn adds as he steps forward.

"What's your name?," Ivanov questions her. Graudyn sees this young female stay silent terrifyingly looking at me, which causes him to give her a rough nudge on her arm. She gaps from fear of the sudden nudge, which causes her to speak.

"Atalia."

I hope this update finds y'all well. By now I'm sure everyone is aware of the pandemic we're going through globally and the whole "shelter-in place" protocol. It's definitely a scary time for all of us right now, but we must pray, have faith, and believe this too shall pass.

We're in this together and the world (Earth) needs our prayers more than ever.

Please stay safe and healthy!

On a positive note where are my readers from?

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