Adrian Pov
I was working on my laptop, trying to convince Primarose to join our mafia. No one knows anything about her except the fact she's a hacker and street fighter.
I got so frustrated and stood up and walked out of my room. It was already dinner time,so I went to the dinning room.
All my siblings were there and my father was also present. When dad saw my mood he already knew.
"I'm guessing she didn't want to join us then"Dad said. I nodded and sat beside him.
"You know I won't be surprised if she's a teenager"Leonardo said. My father nodded in agreement.
"If I may ask, who are you talking about"Camila said. Camila is my everything, I've already lost her second half I can't lose her.
Matteo rolled his eyes and ignored her. No one knows why he hates her but he isn't scared to admit it.
"Primarose, she's a hacker and the best street fighter in the world"Salvador said. She nodded.
"I still have no idea why she won't join us. She does favours for us and helps with our database"Isaiah said."And besides were not rude to her".
"As Leo said, I won't be surprised if she's a teenager. Maybe she just wants to live her life on her own rules"Federico said.
I continued thinking about how to persuade her.
"What's so special about her anyway"Camila said.
We all stopped eating and looked at her. I was about to speak but Matteo spoke first.
"She's different from all the fighters in the world. Do you know how powerful we could be with her and her skills"Matteo glared at her.
"There are other fighters, don't beat yourself up trying to get this girl to join us. What if she's just like all the other girls"she said nonchalantly.
"You mean other spoilt bratty princesses like you"he shot at her. She looked like she wanted to cry but held it in.
"I'm your sister, you have no right to talk to me like that"she glared at him.
I looked at Dad to ask if I should interfere. He shook his head. This will not end well.
"Your not my sister. My sister left 10 years ago because of you" he glared at her.
"It's not my fault Bella left. And I'm your sister as much as she is or was."she growled. "You keep thinking she'll come back, but have you wondered what would have happened to her. She could be dead for all your know"she shouted.
The whole table went silent. Federico looked like he could die, Leo was in a trance, Isaiah was quiet, Sal looked like he didn't care and dad looked furious.
"Bella isn't dead because unlike you, I actually have a connection with her. If Bella was dead I would have died the moment I felt it. So shut the hell up if you don't have anything intelligent to say"he shouted at say.
She was already crying but still trying to fight with him.
"You're an asshole you know Matteo" she said to him. She looked sad and broken.
"I hate you, more than you'll ever know"he shouted.
"ENOUGH"Dad shouted at them. He looked furious."Matteo you have no right to blame your sister for Bella leaving, Camila continue to believe your sister is dead but trust me, I'll find her and bring her back".
Matteo stormed off and left the house. We have no idea where he goes but he comes back looking different.
Bella's Pov
I sat in my favorite bookstore in New York burying my nose in Sarah J Maas House of Blood and Bone. Trying to forget what tomorrow is.
Tomorrow is the 10 year anniversary of my mother's death and also the 10 year anniversary of the day I ran away from home.
I was so engrossed in my book until I got a call from Jackson, my best friend.
"Hey where you. Lucia said you weren't at home"Jackson said sounding worried.
"I'm in the bookstore, why?"I said. Paying for House of Blood and Bone and Alchemist.
"The Italian Mafia just sent you an email asking you to join and this time it was Adrian Russo aka your older brother" he said.
"Tell them I'm not joining them.I'm busy."I yelled and cut the phone.
I started walking home.i live with my adopted siblings Luca Martins and his twin sister Lucia.
The walk home wasn't far cause the bookstore is near the house. I started thinking about my mom. I can't believe it's been 10 years without her. I also miss Matteo, my best friend and favorite brother.
Matteo is the only one I keep close tabs on. Even though I haven't had the courage to call him, I always know how he is.
I got home to see Lucia already making dinner and Luca watching a movie.
"Hey guys"I said to them. Luca stood up to hug me and kiss my head.
"Let me guess you spent your whole day with Emma and reading a book" Luca said pointing at the books I was holding. I nodded and smiled at him.
We ate dinner in comfortable silence. Luca asked me how was my photography lessons at NYU. I told him about the request from the Italian Mafia.
I went upstairs to my room and started finishing up photos I was supposed to be editing when I got a text from an unknown number.
Unknown
Hi, I'm Matteo Russo. I need your help to find my sister.
Seeing my brother's email made my heart to skip a beat. But he's asking Primarose not Isabella. I quickly responded.
Me
Aren't you Adrian Russo's brother?
Unknown
Yes. Please I really need to find her. I need her.
Hearing this broke my heart because I also need him.
Me
Tell me about her
Unknown
She's 16 turning 17 November. Born 14th November. Musical prodigy
Me
I'll see what I can do
Unknown
Thank you. Please don't tell my brothers about this.
I didn't reply just took my insomnia pills and fell asleep.
Thank you guys for choosing this book it means the world to me 💜💜💜
