Lisa's POV
The air was thick with tension, the kind that clings to your skin and makes your breath feel shallow. Noha had left, and I knew I was supposed to stay inside, out of the way. But there was no way I was going to sit idly by while he went into battle.
The house felt like a cage. Every time I tried to focus on something, my mind kept racing back to him—his dark, brooding eyes, the weight of his words, the fear that I might never see him again.
I didn't know what had happened between Noha and the Rivoli family. I didn't understand the full scope of their threat. But I knew this: Noha was more than just a mafia boss. He was everything to me. And I wasn't going to let him fight alone.
Noha's POV
The sound of footsteps echoed through the empty hallway as I gathered my men. The Rivoli family had crossed a line, and tonight, we were going to show them what it meant to challenge me.
But there was something else gnawing at me—a feeling I couldn't shake. Lisa. I couldn't stop thinking about her, about how much I wanted to protect her, even though I knew she wouldn't stay away.
I wasn't sure what to expect when I returned, but I knew one thing: she wasn't going to be safe unless I got this under control.
Lisa's POV
I paced the length of the house, my mind a whirlwind of worry and frustration. I wanted to be by Noha's side, wanted to help him in whatever way I could, but he had made it clear—this was his fight. He had shut me out before, but this time, I wasn't going to let him.
I moved quietly to the door and paused. For a split second, I hesitated. What if I was wrong? What if this was too dangerous for me? What if I didn't make it back?
But then I remembered his face. The sadness that lingered in his eyes, the way he always tried to shield me from the darkness in his life. He might be a mafia boss, but he wasn't invincible.
I wasn't going to let fear keep me from the man I loved.
Noha's POV
I was in the car, speeding toward the location where I knew the Rivoli family was hiding. My mind was racing, every possible outcome running through my head. We couldn't afford to make a mistake. Not tonight.
But then my phone buzzed. I glanced down at it, my heart skipping a beat when I saw the text.
"I'm coming for you."
It was from Lisa.
My stomach dropped. I didn't have time to worry about this right now. The fight was too important. But I couldn't shake the thought of her running headfirst into danger. I cursed under my breath, slamming my fist against the steering wheel.
Lisa's POV
I couldn't stay behind. I couldn't wait any longer. So, I grabbed my jacket, slipped out of the back door, and ran. The cool night air hit me hard as I made my way to the garage. I knew Noha's men were out there somewhere, preparing for battle. But I couldn't sit inside and hope that everything would be okay.
I had to be there. I had to fight beside him.
The drive was fast, my heart racing with every turn. I didn't know where the fight was going to take me, but I knew I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if something happened to Noha and I wasn't there to help.
Noha's POV
I pulled up to the warehouse, the sight of the dimly lit building standing stark against the blackened sky. We weren't going in unnoticed—this was going to be a full-scale war. But I wasn't worried about that. What I couldn't shake was the image of Lisa.
I was so focused on the task ahead, so consumed with the idea of taking down the Rivoli family, that I hadn't realized how badly I needed her by my side. She was strong. She was capable. But she wasn't prepared for this world.
And I was terrified that the moment I let her close, she'd be dragged into the chaos.
Lisa's POV
I arrived at the warehouse just as the first shots rang out. I could hear the chaos, the shouts, the gunfire in the distance. My body tensed, my instincts screaming at me to turn back.
But I couldn't. I couldn't let Noha do this alone. He had to know that.
I moved quickly through the shadows, keeping low, my heart pounding in my chest. I knew what was at stake. I knew how dangerous this was. But all I could think about was getting to him.
Noha's POV
The battle was fierce, our men moving like a well-oiled machine. The Rivoli family didn't stand a chance against us. But something was off. I couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong.
I scanned the perimeter, my eyes locking onto a familiar figure in the distance. Lisa.
My heart stopped. She was here. In the middle of this warzone.
I rushed toward her, anger and fear surging through me. "What the hell are you doing here?" I roared, grabbing her by the arm and pulling her into a nearby corner.
"I'm not going to let you fight this alone, Noha," she said, her voice shaking but firm. "I'm not afraid. You're not getting rid of me that easily."
I could hear the desperation in her voice, the worry that matched my own. But it wasn't just fear for herself—it was fear for me.
I took a deep breath, trying to steady my racing heart. "This isn't your fight, Lisa. This is dangerous. I can't lose you."
Her eyes met mine, and for the first time in what felt like forever, I saw the strength and determination in them. "You won't. Not if we do this together."
Lisa's POV
His words hit me like a punch to the gut. I could see the fear in his eyes—the same fear I felt every time I saw him go into battle. But I wasn't backing down. Not now.
"We'll do it together, Noha," I whispered. "I'm not leaving you."
Noha's POV
For a moment, everything around me went still. I looked at Lisa, standing there, fearless and resolute. She wasn't backing down. And in that moment, I realized something.
I couldn't keep her away from this world. I couldn't keep pretending like I could protect her from everything.
She was in this with me now. And I wasn't going to let her face it alone.
Lisa's POV
The battle raged on, but in that moment, it felt like time had stopped. Noha and I were standing together, ready to face whatever came next. I didn't know what the future held, but I knew this—I would fight for him.
And I would fight for us.