Bloodlines of Betrayal-Chapter 23: Part S2: Mafia Showdown

Tittle : Bloodlines of Betrayal S2 - Celestia's Ascension

Written By : Reviline James Wang

Genre : Paranormal Romance | Alpha Werewolf | Billionaire | Vampire | Family Drama | Rumors | Mafia |

Part 3

The Mafia Showdown

The atmosphere inside the Caruso family hideout was tense. Leo had stormed in like a miniature tornado, his toy sword still raised high in the air, ready for battle. But as the Caruso men burst into laughter, something inside Leo shifted. He had always been confident in his abilities (or, more accurately, his ability to look cool), but this was different. He was no longer the tiny kid trying to play mafia; he was starting to see the real world of danger, power, and respect.

But before Leo could have an existential crisis about his childhood dreams, Dante Moretti stepped forward. His imposing figure cast a long shadow over the room, and just like that, the laughter died. The air grew heavy, the tension palpable.

"Enough, Leo." Dante's voice was low, steady, and commanding.

Leo glanced up at his uncle with wide eyes. "But I was just getting started, Uncle Dante!"

"You're not ready for this." Dante's eyes flickered toward the Caruso men, who were now standing in complete silence. "The mafia isn't about jokes and toys, Leo. It's about respect, control, and knowing when to fight. This is not the time to play."

Leo, for the first time, felt a pang of doubt. His toy sword seemed small in his hand now, almost childish.

Celestia, who had been standing off to the side with her arms crossed, leaned in closer to Leo. "You can't just waltz in and expect everything to go your way, kid. The mafia world works on a different set of rules. And you've got to learn those first."

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Leo shifted his weight nervously from foot to foot. He had spent his entire life watching Dante, learning all the "cool moves," but standing in the middle of a real confrontation made everything feel far too serious.

He glanced back up at the Caruso family, who were no longer laughing but watching them with wary eyes. One of the men, a tall, broad-shouldered guy with a thick beard, sneered. "So, the mighty Moretti family brings a child to fight us? This is the best you've got, Dante?"

Dante stepped forward, his eyes narrowing with silent fury. "I'm not here to play games, Caruso. You've overstepped. And now, you'll pay for it."

The tension in the air was thick enough to cut with a knife. The Caruso family seemed to be waiting for something perhaps for Dante to make the first move. But it was Leo who broke the silence.

"I'm ready!" he shouted, raising his toy sword once more, his voice full of bravado. "I'll fight you all!"

Dante, in a split-second decision, facepalmed. "Leo, please. We're not here for this."

But the Caruso men had other plans. They saw an opportunity in Leo's boldness. "Let the kid fight. It'll be entertaining," the bearded man said with a chuckle.

Leo, fully emboldened, pointed his sword at the man. "You won't be laughing for long!"

Celestia, not missing a beat, strolled up to Leo and calmly removed the sword from his hand. "Let's not make things worse, alright? This is not your battlefield, kid." She then turned to Dante. "Maybe we should just handle this ourselves."

Dante nodded, his eyes scanning the room. He was well aware that the Caruso family had been testing him for some time. The move into their territory wasn't an accident. They were trying to push the Moretti family to see if they could be taken down. But Dante wasn't about to let that happen not with Leo running around like a tornado.

"I'll handle this," Dante said, his voice cold and firm. He turned to the Caruso men. "You've made a big mistake, gentlemen. Now, you're going to regret it."

The Caruso leader, a man named Enzo Caruso, stepped forward with a smirk on his face. "The Moretti family thinks they're untouchable. We'll see about that."

Suddenly, the room erupted into chaos.

Celestia acted fast, pulling out a concealed gun from under her jacket and pointing it at the men standing near the door. "Don't even think about it," she warned, her tone steely.

Dante had already moved in, using his superior strength and skill to take down a few of the Caruso members in seconds. The fight was swift and brutal, with punches landing, bodies slamming into tables, and the air filled with the sound of grunts and footsteps.

In the chaos, Leo watched in awe. He had never seen his uncle in action like this. Dante was a true mafia boss, a man of power and influence who struck fear into everyone around him. Leo's earlier doubts disappeared, and all he felt now was a desire to prove himself.

"I'm not just a kid!" he shouted, racing into the fray, narrowly dodging an incoming fist. He picked up a nearby chair and swung it at one of the Caruso men, knocking him to the ground.

"Leo!" Dante called out in alarm. "What are you doing?"

Leo grinned, his face flushed with excitement. "I'm helping, Uncle!"

A Caruso man lunged at Leo, but Celestia was quick to step in, disarming him with a swift kick to the stomach. "Stay out of this, Leo," she said, her voice calm. "This is not a joke."

Leo froze, and his smile faded. But just as quickly as the moment of hesitation passed, he was back to his old self-grinning like a fool. "Fine, I'll stay out of the way. But you guys are the best!"

Dante took a deep breath, wiping a bead of sweat from his forehead. "I swear, I'm going to have a heart attack with this kid around."

The fight continued, but it was clear who was in control. Dante and Celestia swiftly dispatched the remaining Caruso men. Enzo, the Caruso leader, knew he was outmatched.

"You don't have to do this, Dante!" Enzo pleaded, his back against the wall. "We can settle this peacefully!"

Dante stepped forward, his gaze cold and unwavering. "It's too late for peace, Enzo. You've crossed a line. There's no going back now."

And with a final, decisive blow, Dante Moretti sent Enzo to the ground.

With the Caruso family defeated, Dante stood tall, wiping his hands off as if the whole thing had been nothing. Celestia walked over, shaking her head with a smirk. "Well, that was... messier than expected."

Leo, standing proudly by his uncle, looked up at him. "So... does that mean I get a real mission now?"

Dante groaned. "Not in a million years."

Celestia chuckled, watching as Leo bounced around. "You've got your hands full, Dante."

He turned to her with a small smile. "I think I might need a drink after this."

Leo piped up. "I'll help you, Uncle! I know where you keep the good stuff!"

Dante laughed, shaking his head. "I should've known better."