Union Of Death (Secrets of The Famiglia Part 2)

“It’s like we stepped foot into another dimension it is so cold.” Two men in black pants and jackets walk over toward us, and begin unlocking the gates. I am surprised the gates don’t open automatically like his father's place.

“It seems the owner over the house wishes to maintain the house in its full ancient theme. Which apparently includes lack of better security.” I say earning me Filippo’s first laugh since he got into the car.

“Everything here is donkey years old. Except there is excellent cell service. This place belonged to the DeMarco’s for nearly 4 Centuries. Marco inherited it when his mother passed.”

“His mother is a DeMarco?” This is news to me, I always thought they were Nicole’s children. If Marco is a DeMarco, that means Gabriel is related to Marco.

Marco, Marco, Marco. The word runs through my head. His name is a reminder of who he is. Question is, was the reminder a curse or a blessing? I’m going to go with the latter. Maybe joining this weekend away is not such a bad idea after all. There is a lot of things one can learn when the answers are close by.

“Not all the Catelli siblings belong to Nicole. Let’s keep this one between us.” I nod just as the gates part ways for us and Guilia rustles at the back, sensing our arrival.

“It feels like I’ve stepped into another time,” Guilia utters as she yawns and most probably stretches her long lithe body. The space at the back is a bit cramped with the paint supplies I carried just in case the mood struck me.

“Did you enjoy the nap?” I ask as I drive into the yard surrounded by an open manicured garden.

I can't see the house nicely from this far. But I do take note of the overly on top art piece that is the entry of the greenery. It is crafted in ivory, two lions intertwined in a battle of wills.

I try to zoom in on the statue but can't really get a good inspection on the piece which is the one grandeur of the garden.

“Yes, as a matter of fact, I did. And I also want to say sorry for behaving like a brat.”

“I am cool with it,” I say as Filippo ignores her apology. I wonder what she said to piss him off this bad?

for working too hard these last few hours. They are demanding

street, haunted in a grey fog, still in the promise of

air, a thrilling flare as each

has some truth

under the big dome-like parking space. To my right is the entrance, which is open to two doors that I'm sure is akin to the gateway of

arrived. This place is a tidbit creepy," Guilia makes a shivering sound. I turn off the car’s engine and see perpendicular to

his eyes say nothing. The last time I saw him

perfect,” I whisper the words, not sure if they can hear me but not caring either.

shows himself as he opens my door and the smell of his vape hits my nose. The

do you smoke that, it’s

back to Xander who is dressed in denim pants and a ski jacket. He has no gloves on his

Xander? Good luck, the guy is Marco’s first command,” Matteo says as my

jealousy,” Guilia adds walking past us, she

I wondered if you were into hot sexy men, good taste,” I tease with a wink of my own as he has

don’t stand a moment longer

my brother and myself to the door where the owner stands, in his dark slacks and grey Jersey. His smile is as false as his personality. My stomach knots as my heart picks up speed with every

not Deno?

to look into the man's face. My body must remain faithful to my sanity and not

a needed shield and I am grateful for them, and also for the hardness, it has caused around my heart since this man