FOUR MONTHS OUT OF PRISON...
DARIO'S POV
Prison sharpened my resolve. It hardened my ambition, strengthened my hunger for power and wealth, and taught me life’s lessons the hard way. I’d spent five months behind bars—a place I never imagined I’d end up. I believed my connections could shield me from the law, but betrayal came from the two people I trusted most.
I sat in the waiting lounge at the airport, listening for my flight to Istanbul. My destination: Marcello. My father. The man who got me out of prison but not without disappointment in my failure. Marcello is the epitome of power—a feared Italian Mafia boss with enough influence to avoid trouble. I wanted to follow in his footsteps, to learn from him, to become like him: strong, intelligent, and untouchable.
Still, the thought o
