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Alexia's pov:

Next morning I woke up early at 6am. Though I hardly had 3 hours of sleep, I had a metting with my team. Devin might be the face of 'Alpha Automobiles' but he always gives me enough responsibilities to prepare me to take over after 18.

I quickly complete the meeting early morning to avoid other people looking into my work. Only Alessandro and Francesco knows that I work for 'Alpha Automobiles' and I want it to remain the same.

I decided to try and talk with everyone today. It might help me in my mission. Also I can't survive in a awkward environment if I try to avoid them. Maybe not as family but I can still talk them as acquaintance. They are one of our best allies and the only aly of ours that papa trusted wholeheartedly. So I guess I can try to get to know them, for papa.

With that in mind, I quickly freshen up and reach dining room around 9am. Elijah was in kichen making pancakes. House helpers were arranging the dining table.

"Good morning Lexi. Could you wait for another 15 mins for everyone to come? We have family breakfast on Sunday's. " Elijah says with smile.

"Sure. Why are you making breakfast today. Isn't Maria here?" I ask him.

I might have tasted her food once but my tastebuds are already addicted to it. I can also try to bribe her to leave working for Deluca's come with me.

"I like cooking so I make food on Sundays. And Maria is on leave. But she did send some sandwiches in morning only for you. She kept on ranting about how useless we guys are and we don't appreciate her enough. Also she specified noone other than you to even smell it. God knows what wonders you did on her. She never send food for anyone on leave days." He says chuckling.

Her food was mouth watering . I literally appreciated her after a every few minutes. I might have went overboard with that but her cooking deserved it.

"I have my charm. I might even even convince her to leave her husband for me. Remind me to write a love letter for her later." I say jockingly. He lightly laughed at that.

In 15 minutes everyone was at table. Francesco and Alessandro sat at the both ends. Xander and Xavier sat on either sides of mine. Rosie sat opposite to me with Matteo and Luca on her either sides. Everyone quickly dived into food.

"So what is everyone's plan for the day?" Rosie asks while eating.

"Me and Xander are going to go meet some friends of ours. We'll be back by afternoon." Xavier answers.

"I am going to go play some games. You and Lexi can join me." Matteo responds.

"I hate those games Matteo. We'll watch disney movies." Rosie says excitedly.

"Come on we always watch them. Can't we play video games for once. I'll also teach you. And then Lexi can also join us. Will you join us Lexi?" Matteo asks hopefully.

"Sure. We can play video games later today." I say to Matteo while eating. I felt bad for the way I talked with him last night.

Matteo gives me a big smile which was enough for me to know that I made right decision.

"I'll be at home. If you need me find me somewhere." Elijah says shrugging.

"Or we could just swear out load and you'll find us yourself." I say back with a shrug.

"And then get grounded for a week or two." He responds amused.

"I'll just ask Francesco and he'll unground me before you can ground me. Won't you?" I question the last part towards Francesco giving him a small smile. Francesco's face lits up.

"Ofcouse dear. If you ask me, I'll ground Elijah for you." He smiles back.

I smirk looking at Elijah you looks with atmost betrayal towards his father.

"Manipulative shit." Xander mutters besides me enough loud for only me to hear. I kick him on his feet for calling me shit. I smirk proudly when I hear him hiss in pain.

"That just leaves you Sandro. What are you doing for the day?" Asks Rosie. I see his face soften at the nickname.

At the sametime I see Luca's face fall. I know what it is to be forgotten. To be around yet not remembered. Francesco and others always make him feel included but at the same time being sidelined by your own sister hurts.

"I need to go the office." Alessandro answers.

"But its Sunday. I feel like you purposefully try to avoid me. You never spend anytime with me." Rosie whines with a soft face.

"I apologize if I made you feel that way bambina. Though I need to go to the office today. I'll make sure I come back by afternoon." Alessandro says softly.

(baby)

"Great. Then we can spend some family together. " Matteo cheers.

"What is your plan for the day Luca?" I casually ask.

He looks up wide eyed suddenly hearing his name come up in conversation. He realises everyone is looking at him waiting for to respond.

"Basketball. Xander." He says pointing a finger towards backyard.

"Cool. Mind if I join you both?" I ask back.

"10:00" He responds with a barely visible lift on his lips. I nod back at him. I see Francesco give me a greatful smile.

Earlier Elijah mentioned that Luca had selective mutism and he still trying to talk more comfortablely. It wasn't tough for me to communicate with him. Roman is the same when it comes to communicate. And sometimes I can be the same. It more of depends upon my mood. Somedays I am extra chatty and somedays I become mute.

"Well then I supose everyone will be at home before evening. We can have a family dinner at restaurant. I believe Lexi owes us one." Alessandro says to me. I remember I agreed for a family dinner in Italy, when I refused Francesco on his breakfast offer.

"Maybe next week. We can have a family dinner at home today. I don't feel like going out." I say back.

In the morning, Devin informed me about information leaking of Italian Mafia. Alessandro is not dumb so all the information they got was fake. But I got an intel from my inner people that they are waiting to attack. If we go out today then their will be an attack. Not that they can't handle it but it will cause issues in my plan. I need sometime to implement my plan.

"But Sandro you promised me that we'll go out today for dinner." Rosie whines.

"Lexi we can go to a nearby restaurant if you don't mind. It won't take much time." Francesco says to me not wanting to upset anyone.

"I am having a jet lag so I am not sure I will be up for that long at night. But you guys can carty on I'll have dinner alone at home." I say back in a small voice

"Nonsense. You are not going to have dinner alone. We'll plan a dinner next week. Rosie if you want we can go for breakfast tomorrow." he says back with a smile.

I hide my smile hearing his words. I knew he would fall for my voice. Not that I wanted to manipulate him but it was risky to go outside today.

"That's not fair dad. Sandro promised me." Rosie says back angrily.

"I appologize Rosie but Lexi is having jet lag. Its not something she has control over. Let her rest for today. We can plan it later. Its not that big of a deal." Alessandro says calmly.

"If we are not going out today, then I don't want to have dinner at all." Rosie says back angrily slaming her plate on floor.

This bitch did not just threw the food. And that was my fucking plate of sandwiches.

"Bitch those were my Sandwiches." I exclaim looking at the fallen sandwiches with heartbreak. Maria made those me. How could she do that. Especially when Maria made them.

"Language" Elijah yells but I ignore him.

I looked at Rosie with my death glare and she shrunk back in her seat. Anyone could see that I was reafy to kill. Xander was quick to hold me back before I could lunge at her but I quickly elbow him and move towards Rosie.

I am going to kill her today. How dare she does this. I was about to get hold of her but Alessandro stops me by restraining my arms.

" Calm down Lexi. Its ohk. Relax." Alessandro says trying to calm me down.

"Those were my sandwiches bitch. I am not going to calm down." I hiss back at him.

"Right. Right. But Elijah kept some more for you in kitchen. You can have them." He says back trying to calm me down.

"You have? " I ask looking at Elijah who givesa nod.

"The fuck are you waiting for get them." Alessandro shouts at him.

"I am getting them. Stop cussing before I hide you car keys." He says back. Alessandro glares at him but doesn't say anything.

Elijah was quick to bring them. Alessandro lets go of me and I calm down a bit seeing sandwiches.

"Can I take a bite of them? " Matteo asks looking at MY sandwiches. I turn my glare towards him and Xavier was quick enough to hit him and get him shut up.

"Sorry. So dinner next week? " Matteo asks.

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Alpha is more than a gang but not a mafia. It has different gangs under its control. Italian mafia has main control only in Italy but Alpha's own different gangs so they have a much greater reach. Italian Mafia might be powerful in numbers but Alpha's is stronger in information.

I hope this clears out why Italian Mafia reached to Alpha's for help. And also this is the reason Lexi knows about the attack before Italian Mafia.

I hope you are finding it a bit logical.

Also I am planning to write a mafia princess X Werewolf mix book. Let me know what you feel about it. Not going to write just now, it depends upon the response.

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Date: 15 Aug 2022 Thankyou