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“Only if you let go of my wife first.”
We stared at each other, waiting until one of us gave in, but I refused to lose. Instead, I pulled Cara closer to me and wrapped both arms around her. Cara didn’t care; she was only happy about what was happening and even wrapped her arms around me. This pissed Lorenzo off even more, seeing her like this.
“Althaia, wrap your arms around my neck.”
“Fuck off, you bastard.” I snarled and grabbed my wife out of Lorenzo’s arms.
The evening continued smoothly, with people enjoying themselves. Gradually, people whom I didn’t need to be here were escorted out of the castle.
My father kept Gaetano engaged in conversation, ensuring his distraction while we executed our plan. It had to be done smoothly and unnoticeable while I had my men in position.
“I’m going with Cara to help her into her second dress for the cake cutting.” Althaia informed me with a smile. I had made sure Arianna kept Althaia distracted as well, so she wouldn’t notice why my Nonna and mother were suddenly missing.
I wrapped my arm around her waist and placed a soft kiss on her lips.
“Be safe.” I told her quietly. She looked at me, slightly confused, before letting out a smile.
“I will try to make it back and forth safely.” She teased with a chuckle. They both went on their way and soon were out of view. I looked around at my men, giving a discreet nod that it was time.
“Dario, they’re coming your way now. Escort them quietly and safely out of here.” I ordered. They were the last ones I needed to get out of here.
“Cop -”
I stilled when he got cut off.
I looked at Lorenzo, and his eyes narrowed, letting me know it wasn’t just me who heard it.
“Dario, answer me.” My entire body tensed up when the only response was the sounds of him gagging and gargling.
In his own blood.
“What’s going on here?”
“Oh my God, Dario!”
I held my breath at the sound of Althaia’s voice.
No…
No!
Fucking no!
My legs sent me in a sprint towards the stairs with Lorenzo in front of me when we heard them scream. My heart was already pounding in fear of not getting there in time. I couldn’t let that happen.
Not again!
As we ran, the sounds of whistling and crackling reached my ears. Someone had set the fireworks off.
I halted at the top of the stairs when the power suddenly went out, leaving us completely in the dark.
“Raffaele, what’s going on?” I spoke into the comm link, but he didn’t answer. “Raffaele!” I shouted, but it was still radio silent.
“I don’t have time for this.” Lorenzo said and moved again. The only light we had came from the moonlight streaming through the large windows in the hallway.
I sprinted with Lorenzo when suddenly two figures emerged from a connected hallway, machine guns aimed directly at us. I grabbed the back of Lorenzo’s shirt, yanking him forcefully back with me as a barrage of gunfire erupted.
We dodged by a hair’s breadth, seeking refuge by the staircase with wood splinters raining over us. Lying low, the chaos in the banquet hall grew louder with the relentless gunfire echoing from different directions. Shouts and screams intertwined with the shattering of glasses filling the air, and I dreaded I might already be too late.
