SYNOPSIS

The word “mafia” was taken from the Sicilian adjective mafiusu. In the 19th century, this term was used to describe an ambiguous, arrogant, fearless person; but also to refer to someone who is entrepreneurial, proud, courageous, daring, who was recognized for his own merits, qualities or talents, and, above all, for the supremacy of blood.

Meanings aside, it was in mid-1865, in Sicily, that the term “mafia” was first used to describe a criminal association with ramifications in the local government.

There are those who argue that these organizations have medieval origins, that their members were farmers and small landowners who came together to defend their goods from feudal lords; and some argue that the mafia emerged from the union of peasants in order to protect their lands from foreign invasions.

Regardless of the origin, it is certain that “mafia” is used to designate a criminal organization that uses unscrupulous means to defend its assets and, mainly, its people; and those requesting protection are required to pay taxes under pain of harsh reprisals.

Although the word "mafia" is derived from a Sicilian adjective, the term is not exclusive to Sicily. Italy is the country of origin of the various mafia organizations, the best known being the Cosa Nostra, which are the Sicilian buggiardos, the Camorra de Napoli, the Ndrangheta of Calabria, and the bloodthirsty Società Foggiana.

But it was in Vennidit, the birthplace of the most feared families in the mafia, and believe me, no organization was as feared and respected as the "Titolari dei segreti"
Anyone can wield a weapon and impose themselves on the other by force, but only those who know what everyone is trying to hide are able to make their knees voluntarily bend.
Men bow to arms, but governments bow to men's secrets.

My name is my legacy. I'm Ricardo Venni, the heir to the mafia.

VENNI - HEIR TO VENGEANCE

Even with the heaters, I pulled the blanket over our naked bodies, Ellie was curl up on my chest, her hands circling the hair on my chest. 


— My father would not like you, I think you would have a lot of work to win him. 


— Seriously? I'm such a nice guy, I'm almost a lord, how could he not like me? — I scoffed taking a lock of her hair out of her face, so she could look at me. — Ellie for you, I would do this, I would win over your parents and ask your hand to him. 


— He would say no anyway, but I would run away with you during the night, you would wait for me under my window, when everyone slept you would whistle like a bird, I would laugh with hearts in my eyes. I would open the window and climb on your horse's saddle and you would take me to your castle where we would live happily ever after. — She laughed hiding her head in my chest. 


— Lovely, but you are reading too many novels bella mia, but you can be sure that I would love to run away with you. Tell me about them! 


CHAPTER 35