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"What happens after that mommy?" Santiago asked.

"Well, my little soldier, a lot actually." Isabella said as she lifted her five year old in the air as he giggled.

"You see, your great-uncle Romolo and Angelina got divorced. Sometimes the love fades away and marriage doesn't work anymore." She smiled softly at him, redoing his little tie.

"But uncly Romolo isn't alone, right?" Santiago asked her with his big blue eyes.

"That's right." Isabella smiled. "Uncly fell in love a few months after the divorce. And he fell darn hard." She chuckled at the memory.

"Put the ring on her finger and repeat after me. I, Romolo Castillo."

"I, Romolo Castillo."

"Take Crystal Levine."

"Take Crystal Levine."

"To be my lawfully wedded wife."

"To be my lawfully wedded wife."

"In sick and health, In rich and poor, in good and bad until death do us apart."

"In sick and health, In rich and poor, in good and bad until death do us apart."

"Now, do you Crystal Levine take Romolo Castillo as your husband?"

"I do." Crystal said between the tears as she smiled. Romolo softly whipped away her tears as she smiled at him.

"This is no time to cry, my love." He whispered and she laughed.

"Do you Romolo Castillo take Crystal Levine as your wife?"

"I do." He smiled at her.

"I pronounce you both as wife and husband. You may kiss the bride."

Romolo pulled Crystal in his arms, placed his hand on her cheek and kissed her softly. Everyone started clapping and Isabella couldn't stop smiling. They honestly deserved each other so much.

"I guess you're stuck with me now losers." Katie laughed at Bruno, Luca, Sergio and Vito who were standing next to her.

"Dear god, have merci on us." Bruno whispered and Isabella chuckled. Katie snickered at their responses. She wasn't used having siblings, but she had Isabella and her mom. She was sure she would get through this. Besides, being besties with Isabella made her part of the family anyway.

"I can't believe we're cousins now." Katie smiled. Katie couldn't ask for a better dad. Her biologic father showed up a few weeks ago, asking Crystal to blow off the wedding. Romolo handled the situation on his own way.

With a few punches, yes.

She got along with Romolo better than she thought, they had a real father daughter relationship and she was actually happy about it.

Romolo was very protective over the two 'new' women in his life. He made sure his sons were okay with it and they were. They were more than happy to see their father in love again.

They tried to keep touch with Angelina, but eventually she stopped contacting them. And what's the point fighting for someone when they don't fight for you back?

The four boys liked Crystal a lot, she made more time for them than Angelina and actually listened to them when they needed help, made soup when they were sick, was always supportive and funny as hell.

She acted like they were hers and they loved her. Romolo wondered why he never saw it sooner, but the timing was just about perfect. He smiled more often and everyone saw it. They were perfect for each other.

"Bitch please, we'll always be sisters." Isabella smiled and she smiled back. They gave each other the face that said it all. They were about to cause trouble like no other.

"I have a surprise for you." Romolo whispered into Crystal's ear.

"And what may that be?" She whispered playfully back. Romolo pulled out some documents and gave them to his wife. Crystal face went into shock as she read what was on the paper.

"I'm officially Katie's father now." He smiled and Crystal lunged at him, hugging him like her life depended on it. "She's going to love this, I love this. Thank you." She smiled and Romolo chuckled as he caressed her back.

"Who's going to love what?" Katie asked, her now brothers and Isabella standing next to her.

"Romolo adopted you. You're officially his daughter now." She smiled and Katie smile was bigger than ever before.

Vito and Sergio couldn't help but smile, they had another little sister they could spoil. Luca had another pranking partner and Bruno had another bad ass sister.

"You're so going to regret this in the future." Ktaie laughed and Romolo chuckled.

"Oh I'm sure about that." He smiled as he opened his arms. Without hesitating she walked into his arms and they hugged.

"All jokes aside now-" Katie said as they stopped hugging and looked at each other. "Thank you." She said with tears in her eyes.

"You're welcome crazy." he said and Katie smiled.

"Katie and Crystal Castillo, sounds damn powerful to me" She snickered. Crystal laughed and hugged her sons one at a time. She had adopted them the second Romolo proposed to her. She thought it was the perfect gift for them and they loved it. Luca even cried happy tears.

"I'm proud of you old man. I'm happy you found love again." Isabella said as she walked over to Romolo.

"Thank you little one." He smiled and hugged her. No matter how close he and Katie were, he and Isabella always have a special bond. Romolo still felt like a dad to her even if she has an amazing bond with both her parents now.

"Thank you for returning in my life." He whispered.

"Thank you for being in it." She whispered back and stayed in each others' arms for a while.

"Brother!" Luigi and Gabriel yelled and Isabella broke the hug.

"I'm so happy for you." They said in union. They laughed all three and had a group hug. Isabella felt like invading and walked to Crystal.

"You made him happy again. He made you happy again." Isabella said to Crystal as she was watching her husband laughing with his brothers.

"So did you, Isabella. You play a huge role in his happiness. He loves you unlimited." She smiled at Isabella and Isabella smiled back.

"So, when are the babies coming?" Isabella asked and Crystal gasped before both of them started laughing.



"Is someone having fun without me?" Isabella heard a low voice ask behind her. She turned around and smiled as she saw him leaning in the doorway. Santiago looked behind him and his eyes went wide as his smile grew.

"Daddy!" Santiago yelled as he wiggled in Isabella's arms. Isabella chuckled and put him down. As soon as he was on the ground he ran to his father.

Calix picked him up with no effort and started tickling him.

"Have you been a good boy?" He laughed as Santiago kept laughing and trying to get away from the tickles.

"Y-yes papa!" He said and Calix stopped tickling him and kissed him on the forehead. He placed him so he was lifting Santiago with one arm. He walked towards Isabella and wrapped his other arm around her.

"How are you little Castillo?" He asked as he kissed Isabella's cheek.

"Actually it's Mrs Galanis to you, Mr Galanis." She said playfully and he smiled.

"Mommy!! I want to see Rigo and Adri!" Santiago whined and they both laughed.

"Let's get going then, shall we." Calix asked as he smiled at her.

"We shall." Isabella smiled back. Calix put Santiago down and as soon as he could he ran outside.

"Happy new year darling." Calix said as he pulled her in and kissed her. Isabella smiled in the kiss and wrapped her arms around his neck.

When they broke apart, their foreheads touched with their eyes still closed. "Happy new year Calix." She smiled back and pecked his mouth.

"That wasn't a kiss." He whined and Isabella laughed. She pulled him in for a 'real' kiss.

"Now that's what I'm talking about." He said as he parted. "Now let's get going before your family breaks our living room." He smiled and she chuckled. "I'll wake him up, you go downstairs, okay?" He asked as he kissed her forehead.

"Okay." She smiled. Isabella headed downstairs and the whole family was gather for New Year's dinner.

"Finally! Some estrogen!" Katie whined and Isabella laughed.

"I missed you." Isabella said as she and Katie hugged. Noah walked next to Katie and kissed her cheek.

Noah and Katie fell in love pretty fast after everything calmed down. Eventually Katie got pregnant when she was eighteen and Noah twenty. Romolo wasn't happy with it and Noah had to search for shelter, literally. Romolo was shooting all around after the kid.

So when Katie was eighteen, seven years ago they had their first sons, twins. Alrigo and Adriano. three years later they had another boy, Camillo. Last year they had their fourth boy, Ezio.

Ezio is now one year, Camillo four, Alrigo and Adriano seven.

Katie and Isabella were now twenty-five and Noah, Levi and Calix were twenty-seven. Hunter twenty-eight.

Isabella and Calix got married at the age of twenty and twenty-two. Isabella's brothers weren't happy with it, neither was her dad but Kiara, Crystal and grandma managed to help.

Isabella got pregnant a few months before the wedding and got her first son, Santiago. He was now five.

"Where's my man." Noah laughed as he held Ezio in his arms. Noah did grow up a little bit, he's still the goofy teenager. He only knows when to be serious and when to be goofy.

"Right here." Calix said as he carried his one year old son in his arms.

"Awww look at the little man sleeping and sucking his thump." Katie awed as she saw Isabella's youngest son. Camillo was holding Katie's leg as he stood behind it and the twins were running through the whole room, making everyone smile at their energy.

Calix stood next to Isabella as she side hugged him, watching her one year old son, Phoenix. She couldn't be happier. She had her own little family, her family was healthy and happy, her business was doing better than ever, Calix took Nikos' business over and has expand it with eight other schools and underground rings, it's still is growing and Isabella couldn't be prouder on her husband.

She was finally at peace.

Nikos was watching his son and his family as he was drinking some whine with Gabriel.

"I've never seen him this happy." He said to Gabriel.

"They're good for each other. She's safe and happy." Gabriel said as he smiled at his daughter playing with her one year old son.

Emilio and Lorenzo walked up to the happy couple.

"Lio! Enzo!" Isabella said excited as she hugged her brothers.

"Unclys!" Santiago yelled out as he attached himself on Emilio's leg.

"Hey there bud." Emilio laughed.

"How are thing going cariño?" Lorenzo asked as he was side hugging his sister.

"Good." She smiled at him and he smiled back. Through the years, all the brothers have rebuilt their relationship with Isabella. Slowly, but steady.

"Sup sis. The food is good." Riccardo said as he was eating three things at one.

"He's right." Matteo said, Santiago jumped from the one uncle to the other and they all gave him all the attention he needed.

All the excitement of Santiago caused little Phoenix to wake up.

"Ow, little man is waking up." Calix said, he was talking to Noah about business as he felt his son waking up in his arms. Ezio was already playing with Noah's finger as he made soft baby noises

Phoenix slowly opened his eyes and did grabby hands. He placed his hands on Calix's cheeks and played with them. Calix smiled and Phoenix smiled back as the cutest giggle escaped his little mouth. Everyone watching him in aw, even Santiago.

"I'm going to be the best big brother." Santiago whispered

"He looks so cute and tiny!" Santiago said and everyone chuckled at the five year old.

Phoenix turned his head and locked eyes with his mother smiling at him. He did the grabby hands to Isabella and she smiled at him. She made her way to her husband as Calix slowly handed her Phoenix.

Phoenix started to giggle and slap Isabella's cheeks.

"He sure is a momma boy." Calix smiled and Isabella laughed. Calix wrapped his arms around Isabella from behind and kissed her cheek. He put his chin on her shoulder and smiled at laughing Phoenix.

Katie clicked her photo, the perfect moment.

Santiago also wanted to be on the picture so he tugged on Calix leg and Calix understood what his son wanted to say. He lifted him up and put him on his shoulders. He laid his head back on Isabella's shoulder and they all smiled at a smiling Phoenix.

Katie clicked again. "Perfect." She whispered.

Lorenzo felt proud, looking at his sister. She was an amazing mother and her kids were well mannered. Calix was the perfect man for her, even if he hated the thought of her having a husband.

Eventually Kiara and Gabriel joined their kids, Romolo, Crystal, Vito, Sergio, Luca and Bruno following.

"Mom! Dad!" Isabella smiled. She walked with Phoenix in her arms to her parents. Gabriel kissed her cheek and Kiara her forehead.

"I missed you guys. How have you been holding up?" She asked.

"We're doing fine sweety. I'm glad to see my grandson so happy." Kiara chuckled at Phoenix who was now making funny faces at his grandma.

Isabella managed to work on her trauma and became close with Kiara. They had a wonderful bond and often hung out with all the girls. The girls being, grandma, Katie, Isabella, Kiara and Crystal.

Isabella started to talk with her mother as they filled each other in on the latest gossip. Gabriel watching his two girls do their thing with a smile.

"Sorry we're late." Levi and Hunter said as they walked through the door.

Levi, Hunter, Isabella, Noah, Katie and Calix started an elite group. The Unseen Six. A group that eliminate any danger that lurks inside and outside the Italian, Spanish and American mafia. The deadliest group of assassins.

"Don't worry about it." Calix said as he bro hugged them. "It's been a while." Calix laughed.

"Gorgeous, how are you?" Levi smiled as Isabella walked up to them.

"I'm still not comfortable with you calling her gorgeous." Romolo said as he narrowed his eyes.

"Dad, it's fine. They're best friends and Isabella is married." Katie chuckled.

"Exactly, she's married." He stared at Levi and Levi gulped.

"It started even before we were dating, uncle." Isabella smiled. "Besides any man that comes near me besides Calix will be killed by nineteen grown ass men." She rolled her eyes and they mumbled 'yeah, that's true'.

Men, Isabella and Katie thought. They locked eyes and they smiled, knowing they thought the same thing.

"Bella, we need to talk." Hunter said.

"What's up?" Isabella said. She and Hunter were co-workers in the mafia. Both of them being an upper Capo Regime. Isabella of the Italian mafia, Hunter of the American.

But with Romolo almost retreating, Vito was ready to take over his role, Sergio was the head of medical, Bruno would become Vito's right hand this year and Katie was the underboss, she liked making the newbees sweat, but she was ready to give Luca that role.

Noah and Katie agreed on taking the Unseen Five to a next level. They wanted to create a school for mafia kids to grow up, without the enemies or wars. A school were they could be trained in their specialty and be surrounded by people who also grew up in the mafia.

The American,Spanish and Italian mafia didn't have any enemies anymore. Not after Sofia. Everyone knew their family was too powerful, so no one dared to be on their bad side.

The building of the school would be done around this year and Katie and Noah couldn't wait to help kids find their special talent and making them superior in it.

Gabriel was also almost retreating, what will make Lorenzo fully Don of the American mafia. Emilio his right hand, Matteo being the underboss, Rodrigo the leader of the snipers, Riccardo leader of the hackers.

And Isabella?

Well Isabella made her way to the top, starting as a soldier. Not because of the help of her brother, but she did it all herself.

She made her way to the Donna title.

This year was her last year as upper Capo Regime.

Isabella and Lorenzo ruled the mafia together. A fearless team. Isabella made a new in the underworld as fast as fire, people respected her and feared her. Just like she wanted.

Ruling with two had a lot of positive sides because one of the leaders would always be there, what made other gangs gulp. Lorenzo and Isabella were not to be messed with.

Isabella would become Donna, but would also need her own right hand. She couldn't pick Katie or Noah, Calix was busy with his own business, Hunter wanted to stay upper Capo Regime, her brothers were all out of the picture so she picked the one she would pick in the first place.

Her other best friend, Levi.

Levi didn't seem like it, but he was hella skilled. They often trained together and they were a pretty good team. Levi did managed to keep Isabella's anger in check to a certain level. Isabella knew he was perfect.

"Okay! Picture time losers!" Katie yelled and all the brother started to whine.

"Sorry? What was that?" Isabella asked. Immediately everyone stopped whining and got together for a family picture.

Katie navigated everyone into the perfect position. She nudged Levi and Hunter to join them. After all, they were also family.

Katie pressed ten seconds and ran to her spot between Noah and her oldest brother Vito.

"Everyone smile!" Grandma yelled.

Oh, grandma and grandpa, yeah, they opened their own stitch shop. It's a success all over the world.

They couldn't be more proud on their huge family.

Four seconds left before the timer went off, Phoenix pooped.

"What's that smell?" Emilio said, almost choking.

"Phoenix pooped." Isabella smiled and every groaned and whined.

Right when everyone did, the camera clicked and that was their family picture.

But you didn't think this was the end now, did you?

Oh no, no no no

You ready for ride two?

Because the next generation is waiting for you.







This is the actual end of the book. Thank you for joining me on this journey and hopefully I'll see you in the sequel <3

I have another sequel in mind, for when the first sequel is done so this sin't the end of the Castillo's just yet ;)

The SEQUEL will be publish NEXT TUESDAY 04/01

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Thank you all so much <3

Also happy new year in three days <3



Lots of love, Marie