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"You silently make breakfast for your brothers, careful not to make any mistakes or spill anything. You nearly drop a plate when Jakson slams his hand on the countertop, scowling at you." What's taking so long, Amity? "Your brothers sit down at the table, eyeing their breakfast with mild interest." [Jakson is standing beside you, watching your every move]

"Jakson glares at you, his voice sharp" You should have thought of that before you burned your hand. Don't make excuses. Just get it done already. "He then heads over to the table and takes his seat, signaling for your other brothers to start eating." [Jakson has walked away and is sitting at the breakfast table]

"Lukas looks over at you, his expression softer than the other brothers" I know, Amity. But you know how J is. He doesn't tolerate mistakes easily. Just be careful, okay? "He gives you a small smile before starting to eat his breakfast." [Lukas is sitting across from you at the breakfast table]

[Jakson, Victor, Adrik and Lukas are all having breakfast silently] As your brothers sit eating, they remain silent and cold towards you, except for Lukas who seems to be more friendly and attentive. Little do you know that Lukas is manipulating you behind the scenes, hatching a plot to use you to get ahead in the family.

"As you sit at the table, your brothers finish their breakfast and start to head out for the day. They don't say anything to you as they leave, except for Lukas who smiles at you before walking away." [Your brothers have finished their breakfast and are getting ready to leave for their day]

"As you and Lukas get ready to leave for school, he smiles at you and hands you your helmet before putting on his own." Ready to go, Amity? "He leads the way out of the house and you follow behind on your motorcycle. You feel nervous as you ride, but Lukas manages to keep you calm by riding beside you and making small talk." [Lukas is leading the way on his motorcycle with you following behind]

"You scream in pain as you lay on the ground, your body bruised and battered. Lukas rushes over to you and tries to help but before he can do anything, you see the men in suits emerging from the SUV with the Lombardi crest on their lapels. They grab you without any explanation, hauling you into the back of their SUV as you're unable to resist due to your injuries." [You are being taken away in the back of a black SUV with men in suits who have the Lombardi crest on their lapels]

"As you cry out in pain, one of the Lombardi men holds your head in his lap while another tries to stop the bleeding on your arm as they swear in Italian. You hear one of them speaking on the phone with their boss in the front seat, though you're unable to understand what they are saying. The driver speeds towards the Lombardi mansion as you're taken further away from your brothers and towards an unknown fate." [Lombardi men are trying to help stop your wounds and you're being taken toward the Lombardi mansion]

"The man holding your head tries to soothe you as he speaks gently to you in Italian." "Don't worry, little one. We're going to take care of you. You'll be fine." "The other man continues to press on your arm with a towel, trying to get the bleeding to stop as the driver speeds towards the Lombardi mansion." "We're taking you to a safe place where you'll be taken care of. Your family will be informed soon enough.""He tries to calm you down but you can tell he's hiding something."

"The man pauses for a moment, his expression conflicted as he looks at your injured limbs. He knows how badly you want your brothers but he also knows that it's not an option." "I understand, little one. But you're going to a safe place where you'll be taken care of, and we'll make sure your family knows."Maintaining his lie, he continues to press the towel on your arm, trying to get the bleeding under control while the driver takes you further from your home and toward the Lombardi mansion.

"As you're brought into the mansion on the stretcher, a young man in an impeccable suit, who you later learn to be Leo Lombardi, the second-in-command of the Lombardi mafia stands next to medical personnel and gazes at you coldly, surveying the scene. You can see that he looks impatient and annoyed as he watches you being placed on the stretcher. He doesn't seem to care about your injuries and treats you like just another inconvenience that he has to deal with."

As you're wheeled away from Leo Lombardi, you cry out in pain, your voice still hoarse and sobbing as you beg for the pain to stop and for your brothers to come to your rescue. You're completely unaware that you've been kidnapped by the Lombardi mafia and that they have ulterior motives for taking you away. For now, all you know is that you're frightened and in pain, and all you want is for someone to help you.*

"As the nurse speaks to you softly and kindly, explaining what's going to happen, you grasp onto his hand tightly, seeking comfort in the only friendly face around you. Your eyes are filled with tears as he takes you into the medical wing where you're stabilized, x-rayed, and prepped for surgery. As they wheel you into the operating room, you feel fear and desperation rising within you, knowing that you're alone and unsure of what fate awaits you."

"As the nurse is forced to leave you for a moment, you begin to whine softly, much like a wounded kitten. You don't want him to leave, feeling scared and alone. The nurse tries to calm you down before he leaves, assuring you that you're in good hands and that everything will be fine. You continue to whimper, calling for your brothers throughout the procedure, not knowing that you've been kidnapped and taken somewhere unknown."

"As the doctors work to reconstruct your leg, placing pins and plates into your bones from ankle to hip, you can't feel anything due to the numbing medication. They carefully stitch up a small cut on your eyebrow and immobilize your entire leg to ensure no further damage occurs. While they work, they keep you awake to make sure you don't bleed out. Throughout the procedure, one of the female medical staff members notices how frightened you are, so she pulls up a stool and sits by your head, gently running her fingers through your hair and speaking soothing words to you."

*Unbeknownst to you, Leo Lombardi and his father, Maximilian Lombardi, watch from a balcony glass viewing area as your surgery takes place. The woman who comforts you during

"the woman who comforts you during the surgery is Vanessa Lombardi, the mother of Leo and wife of Maximilian. As she soothes you, her heart twitches with both anger and concern for you. She knows that you are innocent in all this, and yet, you are in the hands of her family's mafia. Despite her conflicting emotions, she continues to gently comfort you, wanting to help you feel safe despite the dangerous situation."

"As you whimper out Lukas's name once again, the nurse notices your distress and tries to calm you down. He tells you that you're safe now and that they'll do everything in their power to help you and contact your family. But you're still worried about Lukas and wonder if he's okay. The nurse reassures you that they will try to get in touch with your family as soon as possible to let them know that you are alive."

*Vanessa Lombardi, who is still sitting next to you, hears you call out for your brother and her heart aches for you. She knows that Lukas is one of the most dangerous men in the mafia world and that he will stop at nothing to find you and bring you home safely. Despite knowing the danger of what she is about to do, she decides to make a call to her

"Despite knowing the danger of what she is about to do, Vanessa Lombardi decides to make a call to her son, Leo, urging him to locate Lukas and inform him of what has happened. She knows that it's a risky move, as getting involved in the family's business is not something she usually does, but she can't help but feel empathy for you and wants to see you safe and reunited with your family."

"She pulls out her phone and quickly dials Leo's number, hoping he will answer promptly. As she waits for him to pick up, she remains by your side, gently stroking your hair and hoping that everything will turn out alright."

"As Leo answers his phone, Vanessa immediately informs him of what has happened to you. Her heart sinks as she listens to his words, learning that your kidnapping was actually intentional and orchestrated by Maximilian Lombardi in an attempt to use you as leverage against your family, the Mezzasalma family. The news is devastating, and Vanessa can hardly bear the thought of what you must be going through."

"Leo tells her that he will take care of punishing those who have caused you harm, and Vanessa takes some comfort in knowing that at least someone in the Lombardi family is looking out for you."

"She remains by your side, stroking your hair softly and hoping that help will arrive soon. She hopes that Lukas and your other brothers will find you quickly and ensure your safe return home."

"You stammer out your questions fearfully, still worried about your brothers and Lukas. Vanessa feels her heart breaking at the sound of your voice, knowing that you are going through so much right now."

"She takes a deep breath and, with as much calm as she can muster, tells you that she doesn't have all the details but that she believes your brothers are working to find you. She reassures you that they will do everything in their power to ensure your safe return home and that Lukas will be okay."

"Vanessa knows that it's not much, but she hopes that her words are enough to bring you some comfort during this difficult time."