Page 107 of Heartless Mafia Prince 2: Rocco & Ryah

“I am.”

Gripping Dominic’s shoulder, I glanced back at Rocco.

He turned as far as he could, unblinking, because his eyes were partially swollen. A thick white bandage covered Rocco’s nose. Did he have nose surgery?

“Ryah, rest please, baby. For me. I’ll be right there as soon as I’m done with your father.”

Dominic lowered me onto the bed. “Rocco, I don’t want-” My voice wavered.

After all Rocco had been through, I tried asking him to spare my father’s life. I knew it was a fucked-up plea.

“Ryah, do you trust me?” My eyes fell over his bruised face. He clutched his side and groaned. He was in excruciating pain, but planned to see this thing through with my father.

“With my life,” I breathed. Those words rang true in my heart.

He flashed the best smirk he could. “Good.” Rocco turned back to Dad.

“Ryah, my work here is done. If you need me...” Dominic reached into his inner jacket pocket and retrieved a shiny new phone. “I’m a phone call away.”

My eyes glassed over, and I wrapped my arms around his neck. “Thank you for being the best cousin a girl could have,” I cried.

“You saved us. I am forever indebted to you.”

“We’re family, Ryah. This is what we do. Look out for each other.” Dominic stepped back, whipping his fingers through his dark, curly mane.

“Take your father's throne. Run it the way you see fit. I will call on you once you’re in position.” He winked.

I swiped at the tears and smiled. “I’ll be ready.”

Later that evening, Urbano and Rocco emerged from one of the four rooms to my right.

The front door opened, and Genn and Agosto walked inside.

“Rocco, it’s good to see you.” Genn embraced him.

“I’m sorry I didn’t get to you in time.”

Rocco stepped back. Agosto gave him a bro hug next.

“They had Ryah in the hallway. They were still working on her.” Genn lowered his head.

“I called Urbano. He asked me to stand down.” Genn shook his head.

“Yeah, I thought I could get through to my so-called friend.” Urbano glanced at me. “Turned out, it was Ryah who pulled a wild card out of her pocket and came through.”

Rocco smirked. “That’s my woman.”

“Here’s the plan. Luciano will remain here in lock up. Dad, you can come here anytime you want and work him over. I’ve pissed blood for three days. I need to build up my strength. I’m going home with my beautiful woman to relax and eat something because if I’m starving, I know she is. Genn and Agosto get acquainted with the new guys. We have a few bodyguards on loan from Dominic’s friend Marco. You guys work out a schedule to keep watch over Luciano. West, Ameer, you two are with me and Ryah.”

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