Daughter Of Shadow's King

Chapter 1: Eighteen Years ago

"Eighteen Years Ago"

"Flashback"

*at the hospital Toronto Birth Center. Francesca is in labour. The doctors are encouraging her, Lorenzo is by her side, holding her hand as he hold back his tears. That's the only time when people see tears in the eyes of the most feared Mob boss. Outside his sons Dominic the first born who is 10 years old, the second-born who is 8 years old Matteo, third-born Stefano who is 6 years old, and fourth born Vincenzo who is four years old were all waiting for their parents and new born. They are eager to meet their new born baby sister or maybe brother because no one knows the gender yet. Lorenzo's Parents Maria and Giovanni and Francesca's parents Luigi and Margaret were also waiting*

*After what feels like eternity, the wait was finally over and the doctors came out with two infants, a boy and a girl. No one knew that this time it's going to be twins*

Granny look, we have two babies *Vincenzo babble excitedly. While Matteo, Stefano bounce in their toes excitedly and clapping their hands* Oooo we have two babies. We have two babies *Stefano said* Can we hold them please *Dominic finally said who is still in awe*

Of course you can my dear but at home *Luigi said softly at his grandsons*

*the doctors lead everyone inside. Francesca is glowing after birth, Lorenzo's head is buried in the crook of her neck as he cry softly and she's patting his back gently*

I'm fine, Lorenzo *she said softly*

I know you are, my love. But I can't help. You gave me yet another precious babies. We finally have a daughter we always wished to have. We didn't had to adopt anyone. We have our own flesh and blood *Lorenzo said as he wipe his tears*

Look my grown up son, who makes the world tremble with his cold stare only, is actually crying for his two little angels *Giovanni said softly as he rub Lorenzo's back gently*

*Dominic, Matteo, Stefano and Vincenzo climb on the hospital bed beside Francesca as they open their arms and hugged Francesca*

Mommy we had a baby sissy and brother *they said excitedly as she wrapped her arms around them*

*The family share laugh and adore the newborns. The other family members came and visit them with bouquets and chocolates and the tiny beautiful clothes for the little ones*

What you're gonna name them *Luigi asked Francesca*

*she look at her barbies and smile lightly* I already thought about the names. Nevan *she smile as she look at her son* and Hazel Aevia Zielle *Lorenzo said as he look at his daughter with adoration*

Names are wonderful *Maria said softly*

*the door open and walk in is the nurse with gentle smile* sorry to interrupt you guys but it's time to rest. Mother and newborns need their rest. You can come tomorrow *she said softly*

*After everyone left and mother slept, Hazel was taken away quietly. Francesca feel a little uneasy and couldn't sleep. She wake up and call Lorenzo*

I don't know but I feel like something is off. Can you come over and check on the babies in the nursery *she asked softly*

I will, you should sleep. You and your body needs rest *he said and cut the call*

*He make his way to the nursery and the scene inside the nursery was chaotic. The doctors and nurses are running frantically and nervous*

What the hell is going on here *his voice boom in the room and everyone got frozen in their places as they look at each other nervous*

Open your damn mouths. What's going on here *He asked again but this time calmly*

*a doctor step forward nervously*

Mr. Lorenzo yo... your daughter is mi... missing

*Lorenzo's world shattered at that*

Lorenzo's eyes widened in horror as he stared at the empty crib, the machines beeping wildly as his rage and panic grew. "HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?!" he roared, his voice shaking the hospital walls. The hospital staff scrambled to explain, but he wasn't listening. His mind was already racing, thinking of all the worst-case scenarios.

He stormed out of the room, his men following closely behind, and began barking orders. "Find who did it, now! Check the cameras, I want to know who took my daughter!"

Lorenzo's instincts were screaming that something was off, and he was going to do everything in his power to get his daughter back.

Lorenzo's phone rang, shrilly loud in the tense air. He answered, his voice a low growl. "What do you have?"

The line crackled, and a voice spoke, "Sir, we've got something on the cameras. It's... it's someone in the black cloak. He's the one who took the baby. But nothing is captured more, not the face and something that can help. Outside of the hospital, cameras are broken"

The father's face turned white, his eyes narrowing into slits. "Get that person. Now."

The room fell silent, the only sound the soft beeping of machines and the heavy breathing of the family members. Francesca's eyes were fixed on her husband, her face pale and tear-stained.

Lorenzo turned to her, his expression a mask of calm. "Don't worry, amore mio. We'll get her back. No matter what it takes."

With that, he stormed out of the room, his men following closely behind. The search for Hazel had begun, and the Shadow's Kingdom would stop at nothing to bring her home.