Prologue
PROLOGUE
The majority of the Agosti family was present as Anastasia awoke from her postpartum slumber.
It was unusual for the Agosti family to have a girl, therefore she couldn't believe she had been blessed with another baby girl.She was so overjoyed to have a daughter that she lost track of what had transpired with Mirabell, her previous child.The memory of Christmas two years ago sent chills down her spine.
Flash back
“We'll track her down, my love.” Maverick Her spouse, gave Anastasia reassurance.
But what if we don't, Ana sobbed into her husband's arm, "She's been gone for two weeks." Christmas without her 3-month-old baby just wasn't the same. She was aware of the issues that might arise from having a daughter, particularly if that daughter was involved with the Mafia. She just didn't imagine it would happen to the point where her child would be taken from her cot in the midst of a chilly winter night.
Not just she but others too felt drained. her boys, Lucas, Matteo, Ezra, Sebastian, and Vincent. was also hurt when Mirabell was taken away.
She had a sinking feeling that she would regret going downstairs to open presents with the rest of her children, but she gathered herself together, disregarded the feeling, and headed down there. She put on her best smile and went about her day despite the hole her missing child had left in her heart because she still had five other children to raise and be there for. Everything was OK until her front door was knocked on. When she opened the door, her guard was standing there in a sleek black armani suit, elegant shoes, and all-black attire. A small, compact Christmas box with her name written on it was in his hand. She told the guard thank you ,grabbed the box, and shut the door. She and her husband sat side by side at the end of their cream couch while their kids were off in their rooms playing with their new toys .
Her husband playfully bumped her shoulder and joked, "Ah, I see you've got a secret admirer." She rolled her eyes and opened the box, but when the lid came off, everything stopped. As tears started to well up in her eyes, the box dropped from her perfectly manicured finger tips.
She sobbed, "N-no it can't be," as Maverick just sat there, speechless. They both couldn't believe what was in front of them. He soon recovered from his shock and grabbed his wife to keep her trembling, sobbing body still. In hopes that it was all a fever dream, he soothed her while closing his eyes, but a quick glance at the ground revealed that it was actually happening. It was evidence that his 3-month-old child was in fact dead. Adding insult to injury, there was a small note next to the finger of said baby . gathering himself he reached down to read the note .
“I had truly hoped it wouldn't come down to this, but you left me with no other option. First You steal my wife , then you murder a few of my best guys. I had already let things slide, but you had the audacity to attempt to overthrow and ruin my organization!. This is your final warning because I can't let it pass. Anything else will only make the situation worse. I hope you liked my gift, and I wish you a happy holiday.
Your most trusty French friend. “
Maverick was seething , nostrils flaring , skin hot . He ripped the note to pieces and threw it on the ground. Anastasia was no longer sobbing and was quiet as She came to terms with the loss of her one and only daughter. And on that day they both made promises they both intended to keep . Maverick promised he would bring the French mafia empire down no matter the costs. And Ana vowed that the next baby she was to have would not grow up in the mafia life , and she would do anything to make sure of that .
End of Flashback
Anastasia quickly shook her head to rid herself of that dreadful memory . as the doctor came back with her newborn. “its a girl” she croaked with her voice gone due to screaming during delivery , it was silent as everyone went through their own river of emotions. Her sons were ecstatic to welcome a baby home, and they were jumping for joy. Maverick, on the other hand, was smiling but quiet as he recalled that day from two years prior. Despite his worries, he didn't allow them to interfere with the birth of his daughter. He was eager to purchase all the adorable girlie clothing with corny sayings. but he was never given the chance because three days after the birth of Rowena Agosti, Anastasia packed up some cash, her passport, and took her newborn child out of the mafia life.
