LOCKED IN HIS SHADOW
INTRODUCTION
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I'm not the shield they prayed for, I'm the blade they deserve...🔥
Adam D'Angelo [ML]
Adam D'Angelo [ML]
Age-36 years old
he is an alpha hero bound by strict mafia code. he is fiercely protective and values loyalty above these.
he only have a mother and father in the name of family
Erina Valenti [FL]
Erina Valenti [FL]
Age-26 years old
she is a resilient, tough heroine. however, she harbors secret shame and guilt from her husband's death.
her husband's name is Alaric Brown but he is no more
Rowan Valenti [FL elder brother]
Rowan Valenti, the elder brother of FL
he is arrogant, protective and driven. he has a dark possessive nature but a soft spot for his family and wife (clara valenti)
Clara Valenti [FL sis-in-law]
Clara Valenti, sister-in-law of FL
she is a "badass", sassy and independent women.she is pregnant and love her husband Rowan Valenti alot..
Enzo Valenti [FL elder brother]
Enzo Valenti, the elder brother of FL but he is younger than Rowan Valenti.
Also involve in mafia but he has a caring heart for his family
Alyssa Valenti [FL mother]
Alyssa Valenti, mother of FL
she is lovely, caring and super protective of her children . her husband is no more
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Episode 1
Let's start our new story
Erina Valenti [FL]
Why does it feels like you're kidnapping me?
I tug away from my brother's hold only to receive a withering glare
Rowan Valenti [FL elder brother]
Because I am. Now, get in the damn car.
he opens the passenger door to a black escalade and practically shoves me inside
Erina Valenti [FL]
Whose car is this? And what the heck is going on? ....{i call out as the door shuts}
when he came to pick me up after my yoga classes. he caught me off guard but now it's clear something is wrong. he starts the car and merges into traffic 🚥
Rowan Valenti [FL elder brother]
It's my car —got it from the baby. And stellan mikhailov's funeral was yesterday. Today, his oldest son, Evander, seized control of the entire Russian organisation and ousted his younger brother, zephyr.
Erina Valenti [FL]
Sounds messy, but what does that have to do with me?
Erina Valenti [FL]
[in mind] I'm vaguely familiar with the Russians but Rowan doesn't exactly keep me well-informed with the mafia world. I don't ask and he certainly doesn't volunteer...
Rowan Valenti [FL elder brother]
There's a solid chance they could blame us for stellan's death
Erina Valenti [FL]
Because.....? {I prod him}
Rowan's eyes cut meaningfully to mine but he doesn't say a word. he doesn't have to
Erina Valenti [FL]
So, what does that mean? {I ask quietly, the reality of the situation settling heavily on my shoulders}
Rowan Valenti [FL elder brother]
That's exactly what we're going to discuss at mom's place. she's making grilled fish and caponata. Clara and D'Angelo are meeting us over there
My heart stumbles at the mention of my brother's best friend. I don't run into D'Angelo often but when I do, I find my brain tends to malfunction. nerves get the better of me and I'm not even sure why. it's not like I'm interested in him or care what he thinks of me. not that he thinks anything of me at all but his blatant indifference towards me makes that fact obvious.
Erina Valenti [FL]
So, why's he joining us for dinner?
Erina Valenti [FL]
What about Enzo and Elle?
(in mind) if this is a normal family dinner then my brother and his new wife will surely be there
Rowan Valenti [FL elder brother]
Busy
Erina Valenti [FL]
(in mind) no one's too busy when Mom cooks caponata—she takes the time to use exclusively fresh ingredients and roast the eggplant properly. Enzo's absence is telling if this isn't a run-of-the-mill family dinner, then WHAT IS HAPPENING THERE?
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That's it for today, see you in the next one...
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take care, bye bye 👋 my cuties
Episode 2
Thirty minutes later, we're gathered in mom's large kitchen. steam rises from two tarnished pots on the stove. my stomach growls at the rich aroma of freshly baked bread saturating the air. she is an expert in sourdough. I would be absolutely thrilled about the unexpected feast we're about to have, if it weren't for the awkward tension pressurizing the room.
Alyssa Valenti [FL mother]
Hey sweetie. how was yoga?
Erina Valenti [FL]
It was good. how are you?
my eyes cut to Clara, who is engaged in a hushed conversation with my brother, her gaze fleeting to me briefly before she gave me a tight smile.
D'Angelo watches me from his seat at the small kitchen table in the corner. he says nothing, no nod, no greeting. just watching. Assessing.
Erina Valenti [FL]
💭 why do I feel like I've just walked into an intervention?
Alyssa Valenti [FL mother]
Oh, you know. life is life. we do what we can.
Erina Valenti [FL]
What's going on here? why are you all acting so strange?
Rowan Valenti [FL elder brother]
Told you in the car...
Erina Valenti [FL]
You told me the Russians think we killed stellan. that's it.
I take the knife from my mother's hand
Erina Valenti [FL]
Let me do this before you slice off a finger.
Alyssa Valenti [FL mother]
What do you mean? I'm fine. this is how I always chop peppers.
Despite the argument, she acquisces and shifts to cleaning up the flour dust.
Erina Valenti [FL]
It's not like this is the first time things have been dangerous in this family but I wish it wasn't happening when the baby is coming.
Clara rubs her rounded belly. Despite being nearly full term, she is not all that big round. she has better abs than any women I've ever known.
Rowan Valenti [FL elder brother]
That just means it's even more fitting for you to stay with us. I know we'll need the help.
Erina Valenti [FL]
{My brows furrow} mom's staying with you guys?
Clara Valenti [FL sis-in-law]
Just for the time being, until things calm down.
Rowan Valenti [FL elder brother]
I don't want her to be alone right now
I turn towards D'Angelo, who is still sitting silently in the corner of the room, watching our conversation unfold.
If Rowan had wanted me to stay with them as well, wouldn't he have already mentioned it? Definitely. he doesn't beat around the bush. so, if he thinks it's dangerous and we need protection but I'm not staying with them, that means his plan to keep me safe is....
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