Claimed By The Mafia Rogue King (Snow and Cupid) novel Chapter 235

Chapter 235

Cupid

It was nearly dark when I crossed the boundary into Luna Sash’s estate.

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The driveway curved like a black ribbon under the deepening twilight, flanked by ancient oaks that had stood sentinel for decades.

Each time I came here, rare as those visits were, the place felt more extravagant than the last.

Marble fountains lit from beneath with soft golden light. Statues of moonlit wolves carved from white stone. Gardens that bloomed even in winter, tended by invisible hands. A palace disguised as a home.

She lived alone here, except for the hundred maids, the rotating security details, and the 24–hour camera surveillance that fed directly into the underworld network.

Eighteen years ago she had relocated after the separation from Father. No divorce. No rejection. Neither of them could bring themselves to sever the mate bond completely.

Luna Sashimi, shrewd, cold in public, upright when it came to law was the kind of woman who sacrificed everything for the greater good.

That was why she had turned a blind eye when I slaughtered her opponent during the contest for Chairwoman of Justice years ago.

One body in the shadows so she could sit on the highest seat and ensure no greater crimes went unchecked.

She knew the underworld intimately. She knew Father chose the mafia over her love. She gave him the ultimatum. Her heart or his empire. He chose the latter.

Yet he never truly abandoned her.

He built this paradise for her. Provided unwavering financial support. Installed surveillance so tight no man dared approach.

Over the years, nine suitors had tried, nine who vanished without trace. We made sure of it. She remained chaste. Untouched. His

pulled the car to a stop before the grand entrance.

Luna Sash rushed out the moment she knew we had arrived, for Almira, always for Almira

Her arms opened wide.

Almira alighted and flew into them, laughing with pure, unguarded joy.

I watched from the driver’s seat, the raw, unclothed love on Luna Sash’s face.

Eighteen years ago Father had refused to let her take the baby with her. No holidays. No overnights. Only

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brief, supervised visits, never longer than a few hours. Tonight was different. Almira had a backpack. A few days. A taste of what could have been.

I sighed softly and stepped out.

Luna Sash slowed when she saw me.

She pulled back from Almira, love in her eyes for her daughter fading into something empty when it settled on me.

“Let’s go in,” she murmured, flashing a smile only for Almira.

They walked ahead together.

I followed.

The living room was breathtakingz Vaulted ceilings, crystal chandeliers, walls lined with framed photographs of her family.

One of Father, younger, fierce, standing behind her like an unshakable rock on the day she became Chairwoman of Justice. Another of Almira smiling, radiant.

I stared at the image of Father and Luna Sash.

I wanted to be that for Snow.

The unwavering strength at her back. The rock she could lean on. Because I loved her. Father loved Luna Sash. Even if he took whores, even if he chose the mafia, his love for his mate never lessened. Not one bit.

“Are you staying too?”

The voice behind me was sharp, cold.

I turned slowly.

Luna Sash stood there, arms crossed, eyes narrowed, waiting for me to leave.

Almira hovered nearby, eyes pleading for no fights, no arguments, just peace.

“I just came to drop her,” I said quietly.

She nodded once, gritting her teeth.

I muttered, “I’m sorry about the other night.”

She stiffened as though she never expected the words but for Father. For Almira. I would swallow anything.

I looked away and pulled Almira into my arms.

“You know what to do if anything bad happens?” I asked, searching her eyes as I pulled back.

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She nodded.

“Give you a call.”

“If it’s grave danger?”

“Press the button under my arm to alarm the underworld system.”

“Good.” I kissed her temple. “Text Dad. Alright?”

“Alright.”

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