With the new information that had been exposed to Franco, he couldn't help but begin to worry for his family's safety.

The location of their whereabouts and the existence of their daughter had been leaked so, he had every right to be anxious.

Gathering his thoughts together, Franco needed to figure out who the rat was. So, he could hopefully stop them leaking further information on him and his family's empire.

Secondly, he needed to kill the opposing Mafia. He had no idea of which family was trying to terrorise their own, meaning he had to get his spies (Cassius) to gather more information regarding their alliances and enemies.

Their top enemy being the Stidda Mafia.

The Stidda Mafia had been their enemy for many years until, Franco and his men stormed their compound-killing the current leader at the time.

It gave them a motive for wanting to harm his family and his little girl but, they hadn't had any rivalry for near enough a decade.

'So why now?' Franco asked himself. He couldn't be sure if it was the Stidda Mafia but, he needed to dig for some more information.

He was on his way home after, an extremely long day at work. All he wanted to do was sink into his wife's and daughter's arms.

As much as he loved his sons, he wasn't the type to cuddle them-he wanted them to follow in his footsteps and they had to learn the hard way unfortunately for them.

His princess was a different matter, he wanted her to become the elegant, little lady she was supposed to be. He would be absolutely devastated if he learned, she somehow became involved with the Mafia.

When he reached his not so safe penthouse, he called for his wife and sons to discuss the very important matter with them all.

He knew that they would protect Rio with their lives and he couldn't be more grateful for that.

All three brothers, Franco and Charlotte were sat around the family home's business table. It had been pretty much silent until Luca spoke up.

"Hai notizie sulla lista nera, padre?" (Have you got any news on the black list, father?)

"Io e Cassio abbiamo scoperto che un'altra mafia potrebbe effettivamente prendere di mira la nostra famiglia." (Myself and Cassius discovered that, another Mafia may be in fact targeting our family.)

"Merda!" (Shit!)

"Fanculo!" (Fuck!)

"Bastardi!) (Bastards!)

Curses and swears sounded through the meeting room, all coming from the three older brothers. Charlotte however, sat twiddling her thumbs-she couldn't help but think she had failed as a mother.

Franco noticed this. "Boys could you please leave the room for a moment?"

The boys didn't hesitate to listen to their father, they all had an inkling this was to do with Charlie so, they listened. "Baby, tell me what's troubling you? If it's to do with the opposing Mafia family, then I am telling you I will sort it."

He saw tears strolling down Charlie's cheeks, almost immediately he grabbed her legs and brought her so, she was sitting on her husband's lap.

Charlotte began full-on sobbing. She knew that she was being slightly over dramatic but, she didn't want to think about the possibility of someone harming her little girl.

Franco whispered sweet nothings into her ear, hoping it would effectively calm his wife down. It pained him to see, the woman he loves the most in the world to be in this vulnerable state.

"I can't help but feel as though I have failed as a mother to Rio." Charlotte stuttered, she tried to calm her breathing down but, it was no luck.

Franco's heart was slowly cracking at Charlotte's words, he didn't agree with her obviously. With how their daughter is turning out to be, he couldn't be more thankful that Rio was her mother.

"Baby, you know yourself that what your saying is not true." He held Charlie's chin. "That little girl is the sweet, kind, beautiful , little lady she is because of you."

Charlie shyly smiled, brushing her hair out of her face-she pressed her lips firmly against Franco's. Her husband deepened the kiss, sliding his tongue against her lips; she allowed him entrance.

It was a strong PG 13+ kiss.

"I love you Franco, with all my heart." Charlotte leaned her forehead against Franco's whilst, he did the same. "I love you more, my Queen."

Their moment was over when the pattering of little feet entered the room, no doubt being Rio.

"Mummy! Daddy!" Rio squealed, she attempted to crawl upon their laps but, failed due to her height. Franco, chuckled but nonetheless, lifted her onto his and Charlotte's lap.

"Hello princess." Franco kissed both her cheeks, Charlie just stroked her daughter's golden, blonde hair.

"Guess what!" Rio squealed with excitement, she wriggled in their lips. It was uncontrollable.

"What is it, my love." Charlie hugged her little body closer.

"I found a ladybug!" Rio brought the little insect out of her dungarees, showcasing the little bug to them.

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It had been a couple of months since the ice cream parlour incident. Luckily enough, nothing else strange occurred however, Franco and Cassius managed to get a lead on the Stidda.

"Boss, I have some more information regarding, what happened at the ice cream parlour." Cassius handed Franco and his son's a file.

"Spit it out then!" Frankie hissed, him and Cassius had never been able to form a friendship due, to a little dispute they had in the past. No doubt it was about a girl.

Cassius rolled his eyes but, continued. "It seems as though the man that approached little Rio, is a member of the Stidda."

All four men clenched their fists tightly so, their knuckles turned white. They all had an inkling it was to do with the Stidda but, this news confirmed one thing.

The Stidda were targeting Rio.

"Cassius, I want my men tracking movements around the Stidda compound. I want to track their every move so, we can confirm if any other Mafia families are involved." Franco ordered whilst, leaning his head in his hands.

"Yes, Boss." Cassius nodded his head. He was beginning to leave the room when, he heard Frankie mimick him. He turned on his feet and glared darkly at the eldest brother.

"Frankie, I understand that we have a little dispute between us but, let it go. There are more serious matters for example, your sister, than something that occurred nearly a year ago.

'And he's supposed to be older than me.' Cassius told himself, mentally.

"Are you telling me what to do, Cassius?" Frankie stood from his chair-anger evident on his face.

"No, I am clearly stating facts." He replied, then leaving the room.

A/N:

Well hello again,

I hope you enjoyed this chapter!

Again if you have any plot ideas, please let me know. Also, I would appreciate it if you would check out my newest book.

'When The Stars Align.'

Lots of love,

Mia. X