LOCATION: QUEENS-SAFEHOUSE
Bang.
The front door exploded inward. Smoke grenades rolled in. Isabella dove behind a desk as bullets tore through the air.
"Ricci," Nico growled, pulling her down. "he moved faster than we thought."
Gianna fired from behind a crate. "They're everywhere!"
one of their men-Santo-took a hit to the chest and collapsed. No time to mourn.
"Exit out back!" Domenico shouted.
They ran through gunfire, out the alley, hearts pounding.
the safehouse was gone. Torched. Three allies dead.
Ricci had drawn first blood.
LATER THAT NIGHT-RICCI ESTATE.
Ricci leaned over a chessboard.
"Isabella strikes quick," he said, placing a white queen on the edge. "But queens are only powerful with protection."
he moved a black pawn forward.
"Let's see how well she plays when her pieces start falling."
FINAL SCENE- ROOFTOP IN BROOKLYN
Nico stitched a graze on Isabella's arm. She winced but didn't speak.
"We lost Santo," he said quietly.
"I know."
"Ricci's calling her bluff."
Isabella looked out over the city.
"Good," she said.
"Let him."