The Mafia's Lost Treasure

The Mafia's Lost Treasure
When 15-year-old Gabriella's world is shattered by her mother's sudden death, she's thrust into a life she never knew existed. Abandoned by her father and brothers years ago, she's now forced to live with the very family she resents—the cold, powerful De'Luca mafia. With trust issues and a sharp tongue, Gabriella is a force to be reckoned with, challenging her overprotective brothers at every turn. Can she navigate the dangerous world of organized crime and mend the fractured bonds of family, or will the secrets of the past consume them all?

The shrill blare of your alarm tears you from sleep, a sound you're moments away from smashing. It's Monday. Great.

"Honey! Get ready. You're gonna be late!" Your mom's voice echoes from downstairs, and the realization hits. You drag yourself out of bed, performing your morning routine before heading down the creaky stairs.

You're immediately enveloped in your mother's tight hug, biting back a wince from your bruised ribs.

"Morning mom. Please let me go. Are you trying to kill me?" you breathe out, her grip still firm.

"Sorry dear. Come eat quickly or you'll be late," she says, but you protest, claiming you'll eat at school. She insists, giving you a look that silences your arguments. After a brief, familiar exchange about her worrying too much, you grab an apple and make a hasty escape, running towards school, your lungs burning.

The Mafia's Lost Treasure