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But the way Arabella is looking at ht one day put that part ofup at all In fact, I’d be gaining so much more

Too fast

I’ my mind wander to life decisions way too fast This wo until I’ ork out the way I want it to No decisions can be made until Ferro is taken care of and I know her father isn’t going to give hter mine in every capacity

Then

That’s when I’llwhich new path in life to take with Arabella by my side

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Arabella

“…so what I propose is you come to the Annual Ruin Masquerade Ball, because Ferro must attend, as one of the leaders of the Cosa Nostra He’s in hiding; not even my resources have been able to locate hiht of the ball this co weekend At that time, we can make our move,” my father tells DeLuca fro sofa in the living room

The crackling sound co from the fireplace nearby is the only noise in the room while we take in my dad’s words It sounds like the perfect plan, but for so about it It’s almost… too easy

“Why is he in hiding? Has he caught wind that you know he hiredcircles on the back of h

My father’s eyes watched the movement for a moment e first sat down, but he must’ve sensed the closeness DeLuca and I have formed in the week sincehim last, because he didn’t dehter

Dad clears his throat, shifting uncoret in his dark eyes “We were able to find out the real reason he hired you to hter committed suicide”