Claimed By The Ruthless Mafia

“What are you doing here? And by the way, I can pay for my drink,” I said, trying to avoid looking directly at him.Property © NôvelDrama.Org.

“I know, but this one’s on me,” Alex insisted with a smile. The bartender served my shots, and I downed one in one go.

“Woah! Easy there, baby girl,” Alex chuckled at my lack of experience with strong liquor.

“As if you care,” I retorted sarcastically.

“I do. Otherwise, I shouldn’t be here,” he replied with a serious tone, making me pause for a moment.

“Sarah, let’s da-” Julia started to say as she tugged at my hand but stopped in the middle of her sentence when she saw Alex.

“Hi!” Julia exclaimed with a fan-girl smile, clearly excited to see him.

Alex was polite enough to acknowledge her. “Hey! You must be Julia,” he said, flashing his million-dollar smile.

Julia started jumping up and down with excitement. “Oh my God! Oh my God! He knows my name,” she said, shaking her hand in the air. I couldn’t help but roll my eyes at her reaction.

It was strange seeing Alex here. As far as I knew, he had nothing to do with this side of the city, but then again, Alex had always been good at hiding things. Still, there was something comforting about his presence amidst this tense atmosphere.

I took another shot of tequila, feeling the liquid burn its way down my throat. Maybe I needed the courage to confront Alex about why he was here. But before I could say anything else, the club’s lights flickered, and the music abruptly stopped.

A hush fell over the room as the door swung open, and a figure emerged from the darkness. The atmosphere instantly changed, and everyone seemed to tense up. I knew who it was even before he stepped into the light.

Salvatore “The Shadow” Moretti, the boss of this city’s most powerful mafia family. His reputation preceded him, and his presence commanded respect, fear, and even admiration from those involved in the underworld. I regretted coming to this place far away from our city.

I glanced at Alex, whose expression remained neutral, but I could sense a subtle shift in his demeanor. Even he couldn’t ignore the weight of Salvatore’s presence.

Salvatore slowly scanned the room with his piercing eyes before locking them on me. My heart skipped a beat; I had never been this close to someone as dangerous as him. But instead of feeling fear, an unexpected sense of curiosity washed over me.

Salvatore began to walk towards our group, and with each step, the tension in the air seemed to escalate. I couldn’t tear my eyes away from him; his aura was magnetic, drawing me in like a moth to a flame.

As he approached, Julia tried to say something, but her words caught in her throat. Even she seemed to understand the gravity of the situation. It was as if time had frozen, and all that existed in that moment was Salvatore and the darkness that followed him.

Finally, he spoke, his voice low and commanding, “Alex, it’s been a while.”

Alex nodded respectfully, “Indeed, it has, Salvatore.”

My mind was racing with questions, wondering about their history, and why Alex seemed so calm in the presence of such a dangerous man. But I knew better than to ask anything at that moment.

Salvatore’s attention shifted from Alex to me, and a small smile tugged at the corner of his lips. “And who might this beautiful young lady be?”

Before I could reply, Alex spoke up, “She’s with me, Salvatore.”

The boss raised an eyebrow, his curiosity evident. “Interesting. Well, enjoy your evening,” he said, his gaze lingering on me for a moment longer before he turned and disappeared into the darkness.

The music started playing again, and the tension in the room slowly eased. I took a deep breath, trying to steady myself after the encounter. There was something about Salvatore that both terrified and intrigued me.

“Are you alright?” Alex asked, his concern genuine.

“I think so,” I replied, though I wasn’t entirely sure.

Julia was still in shock, and I couldn’t blame her. Seeing Salvatore Moretti up close was an experience that would stay with anyone forever.

As the night went on, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something significant had just happened. Alex looked at me with an amused look on his face.

“You’re safe with me, my wife,” he declared.