Chapter 24.
Courtney POV.
I left the room and went for a walk through the mansion, just trying to collect my thoughts. The Brothers Of Mayhem went after my dad and his club. They killed my momma’s family; they have been hunting us for years and tried to kill me while I was on the way here. Not forgetting Chloe is in the middle of it all. Just like I am.
Two young women of two clubs locked in this plot. But why? Well, that remains to be seen. Who is her father? I walk into the bar and sit down just thinking about everything I have learnt
so far.
Yes, we were never Morrison’s. We are the Gambino Family. The Cosa Nostra. I know grandpa has backed away from the mafia after what happened to his daughter and her family. I know he blamed the other mafia families, but it wasn’t them. No one would be stupid enough to go
after the Gambino’s.
One way to destroy a person is to go after the ones that the target loves. The Mayhem did just that by going after the ones not only my grandpa loved, but who my dad loved.
But the Mayhem never accounted for my momma. She ran and met my dad. But when you think about it. Chloe’s mom must have known who my momma was because she targeted my dad to get my momma to leave. So that part of her plan worked, because momma ran with
- me.
But why go after the Gambino family? It can’t just be because my grandpa has the biggest and baddest MC in the world, or the fact he has the power of the families at his back. This has to go beyond just a power play. But why? What is that my family has that the Mayhem could
benefit from?
Well, that’s easy, power, status, money. But no, that can’t just be it. Seriously, if it is, then that is no reason to kill my family.
A plate is placed in front of me and I look up at the man who has placed food down with a
drink. I smile at him.
“Thank
you
Fabio.” I say as I eye the chicken and salad sandwich. Bean kicks and I chuckle.
She is going to be like me, a damn foodie.
“You’re welcome, miss Courtney.” He says politely, with a hint of Italian in his accent.
“Please, just Courtney is fine. Fabio, can I ask you something?” I ask him as I pick up the
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sandwich and my mouth waters as I take a big bite. The tang of the tomatoes and creaminess of the mayo explode on my tongue. Yum.
“Anything, Courtney. I will try my best to answer.” He says and I gesture for him to sit next to me. I place the sandwich down, grabbing the napkin, and wipe the corners of my mouth.
“What does my grandpa’s MC have that the Mayhem don’t?” I ask and look at me as his
eyebrows furrow and I know he is thinking.
“Well, you know your nonno is the head of the Gambino family, si?” He asks and I nod my head, well I figured that one out on my own.
“Well, the MCs usually get their guns and product from the mafia families.” I nod my head as I
listen and continue to eat.
“But we don’t use the other families, because your family is the Cosa Nostra. So we have our
own guns and product. The other MCs have to source theirs from other families. But it is your
nonno that has to approve them. Why?” He asks me and I swallow the last bite and I feel sad
when one of the prospects places a big bag of ruffles in front of me and I smile, thanking him
as I grab the bag and open them..
“I’m trying to figure out why the Mayhem would want to go after my family and the other
clubs.” I say as I eat the ruffles. When it hits me. I stop mid chew and look at Fabio and he is
watching me.
“If Mayhem were to wipe out every member of my family and this club, they would
automatically take over the territory and the gun and product operations.” I say and Fabio
smiles at me and nods his head once.
“So all of this is simply just for power. Well, that’s f*****g stupid and barbaric. My family died
for power.” I say shaking my head and Fabio looks at me sadly, nodding his head.
“Greed is the root of all evil. Some people think it is money, but they are wrong, the power for
more. Greed is an insatiable beast. A ravenous beast that the more it consumes, the more
power it feels.” He says, and I nod in understanding. Well, that is just sad. Why not do this for something other than greed, power, and money?
“Fabio, my grandpa has called the other families to come here. Is that why you were away on family business?” I ask him, and he smiles at me before he chuckles.
“Si, nothing gets past you, Courtney. Your nonno knew you were coming and sent me to Sicily
and the other Don’s are on their way here. Your nonno will need their help to find the Mayhem
and bring them down.” He says, and I shake my head.
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“No, he won’t need them. I’m the heiress of the Gambino family, and so is my daughter. Mayhem will come for me. So we need to be ready. Besides, I have something Chloe wants
and I know she will come out to get it soon.” I say to Fabio and he looks at me.
“You mean Venom?” He asks, and I nod my head, eating a few more ruffles.
“Yeah, she is like her mom. She wants what she can’t have. Oh, could you do me a favour,
please?” I ask as I wipe my fingers on a napkin.
“Of course Courtney.” Fabio says and I smirk as I look at him.
“We have hackers, right? Well, Venom has Chloe’s number on his phone. Track that number.
Chloe thinks she is smart, but she can’t live without her phone. Track it and we will draw her
out. Even if it means offering me up on a silver platter for her to take. A princess for a
princess.” I say to him and he looks at me and nods his head and makes a call speaking in
rapid Italian when Kaden and the rest of them come downstairs and I smile at them. They all
stop and look at each other.
“Why are you smiling like that? Do you have trapped wind? Constipation? Let me get you
some fruit juice.” Seriously!
“f**k you Storm, but there is something Kaden can do for me.” I look at Kaden and he is like a
proud peacock right now, smiling like a fool.
“Anything baby, just say the word and I’ll make it better.” He says, and I roll my eyes. Can men
not think with their d***s for one mother f*****g second?
“Oh, I’m so glad you said, anything, Kaden.” I bat my lashes at him and he smirks, licking his
bottom lip. Moron.
“I need your phone. Hand it over.” I say, holding my hand out and the smile on his face falls and his eyes widen. When my grandpa chuckles, patting him on the back as he walks to me
and kisses my head.
“My bambina is so smart.” He says and I smile at him, before looking back at Kaden and make the motion with my fingers to hand it over. Kaden smirks dangerously at me as he
walks closer to me. He hands me the phone and moves closer to my ear.
“You are such a tease. I think I may have to punish you for that.” I look into his eyes as he
moves back and looks into mine. My breathing is fast and shallow as I see the lust in his eyes
with a hidden warning. He means it. He would bend me over and spank me until I’m begging
him to f**k me.
I’m playing with fire and I will end up getting burnt. I’m doomed, so very doomed.
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