Chapter 60
The evening descended upon the Falcone estate, casting a warm, golden cinematic glow over the grand atrium. The massive skylights framed a sky filled with brilliant stars. Domenico and Evelyn walked up the grand staircase together, their footsteps echoing softly on the polished marble. They stopped at the door of the nursery, pushing it open gently. Ruby was fast asleep in her plush bed, her breathing steady and peaceful. The soft white cardigan was folded neatly on a chair nearby. Domenico stood in the doorway, his sharp, intimidating eyes softening completely. He had burned rival dynasties to ashes and eradicated traitors to secure this exact moment of pristine tranquility. Evelyn leaned her head against his shoulder, her fair, rosy skin glowing in the dim light. "We are safe," she whispered. "We are eternal," Domenico corrected softly, his voice a low, vibrating promise of absolute protection. He pulled the heavy oak door shut, the deadbolts clicking firmly into place. The undisputed king of the underworld walked down the hallway with his queen. The monsters were permanently locked outside the gates, the empire was invincible, and the Falcone bloodline was finally, forever safe
