*Alessandro*
It was a struggle to leave Rebecca behind. I wanted to go back, to stay with her instead. I couldn't deny that it was much more appealing to be with her. I was getting too old to do this stuff anyway. I was blessed to stay fit, but age was already claiming parts of me.
Still, I knew I owed it to my father to claim revenge for his murder. That was the way of our world, blood for blood. I wouldn't be able to sleep knowing I didn't do the right thing to avenge him. I also couldn't let this go unpunished without appearing weak.
I'd allowed Matteo to push me too far already. I needed to reclaim my spot at the top of the food chain here. It was the only way to keep the city safe, by managing the organized crime.
If I allowed Matteo to get out of hand, chaos and terror would rei
