Ava's POV

 

"I heard that Bella was punished by the Mendel family leader," I said, my voice soft as I took a sip of coffee. "Apparently, her mafia members sent to kidnap me kept getting killed, and the Mendels got fed up."

 

William looked up from his sandwich, his eyes narrowing in thought. "Really?"

 

"I guess Bella underestimated me and now she's paying the price."

 

William nodded, his expression serious. "I'm glad we were able to keep you safe," he said.

 

I smiled, "I know, me too," I said.

 

We sat there for a while, enjoying our lunch in silence, the sound of the bustling cafe around us a comforting...