Dante

The resistance was heavier than I expected. The moment our vehicles reached the estate, I already knew Aurelio had been prepared for us. That realization did not surprise me. If there was one thing I understood about my father, it was that he never moved without considering every possible outcome. He was arrogant. He was cruel. He was obsessed with control. But he was not careless.

The attack had been expected. The number of guards stationed around the estate proved ...