Chapter 5 — The Mafia Boss Makes a Promise
# The Girl Who Ran Into the Mafia
## Chapter 5 — The Mafia Boss Makes a Promise
Damian carefully closed the silver locket and placed it back around Grace's neck.
Then he looked directly into her frightened blue eyes.
"I couldn't protect your mother."
His voice was quiet.
"But I swear..."
"I will protect you."
Grace burst into tears.
For the first time since entering the restaurant...
She believed someone meant it.
Damian slowly turned toward Owen.
His expression changed completely.
The warmth disappeared.
The legendary crime boss returned.
"Lock this building down."
"No one leaves."
Owen nodded immediately.
"Yes, Boss."
Damian continued issuing orders.
"I want every warehouse."
"Every motel."
"Every abandoned house."
"Every dock."
"Every highway camera."
"Search the entire city."
The guards rushed from the room.
Within seconds, dozens of phones began ringing throughout Boston.
Damian looked back at Grace.
"Your father won't find you."
"I'll find him first."
Grace whispered,
"Will we find Mommy?"
Damian gently rested his hand on her shoulder.
"We're going to bring her home."
Outside the restaurant...
Black luxury SUVs sped away in every direction.
For the first time in more than twenty years...
Damian Moretti wasn't launching a criminal operation.
He was searching for the woman he had never stopped loving.
And somewhere in Boston...
Someone had no idea...
The most powerful man in the city had just declared war.
