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00:00Sicily has a savage tradition known as the claiming rooted in old honor codes and mafia control
00:05It demands the groom steal his bride away at midnight fighting through her family's guards to prove his power and
00:11right to her
00:11I waited three years for Dominic at last he and his men slipped into my courtyard
00:16I was ready to run to him until I heard his hushed order
00:19Grab Bianca in the chaos she's fragile
00:21If she's sold off to the don of the Valentino family to settle the debt she won't survive the night
00:25As for Elena she'll fight like hell she'll keep herself safe
00:29The men hesitated
00:30Dominic you and Elena are already married
00:32If she finds out she'll burn this place to the ground
00:35Let her
00:36It's dark enough
00:37The case of mistaken identity during the claiming will be easy to explain
00:41I'll calm her down later
00:42He paused his voice turning icy
00:46Besides the marriage license she signed was a forgery
00:48I promised Bianca a safe life in Palermo
00:51She's my priority
00:53I heard every word from behind the door
00:55I didn't scream
00:55I didn't cry
00:56I just slipped back into the room
00:59They'd expected me to fight
01:00To hurt anyone who tried to take me
01:02Instead I silently climbed onto the back of the man who'd broken into my chamber
01:08And became his bride
01:10Elena my contact at the registry checked
01:13You... you weren't actually Dominic's legal wife
01:17Something inside my chest shattered
01:19I'd lived as Dominic's wife for five years
01:22All that time the Russo family never accepted me
01:25His mother never used my name
01:27Only ever referring to me as
01:28That girl
01:29At family galas I was always seated at the farthest table
01:33In official portraits I was placed at the edge so I could be easily cropped out
01:37Dominic said his mother wouldn't let up until I broke
01:40So he sent me back to the Moretti estate
01:42He promised he'd follow our traditions and complete the formal claiming ritual to bring me back as his Donna
01:48Then the Russo family would have no choice but to accept me
01:51I waited
01:52For three years I'd held my time
01:54Longing for this night
01:56But he'd come for another woman
01:57He'd kept me deceived for years with a forged marriage license
02:01All to hide the truth
02:02The one he truly meant to claim was my half-sister, Bianca
02:06I stared at my reflection
02:08My face was empty
02:10Shouts exploded in the courtyard
02:11The ritual had begun
02:14Laughter rang out, boots thudded against stone, and guards put on a show of resisting
02:19Ritual torches painted half the sky red
02:22All the excitement was for them
02:23The celebration was for Bianca
02:26The other group of men had come from the Valentino family
02:29They'd originally come for Bianca
02:31By the rules of the ritual, if a woman didn't want to be taken, she could hide and send them
02:35away empty-handed
02:36But Bianca didn't hide
02:37She waited in her room to be taken
02:40And the man she waited for was my husband
02:42The room I was in wasn't mine
02:44It was Bianca's
02:45That afternoon, my stepmother pulled me aside
02:48For once, her voice was gentle
02:50Elena, stay in Bianca's room tonight
02:52Yours is too far back, too quiet
02:54They'll never find you
02:55The men coming for Bianca are savages
02:57You've always been tough
02:59You can handle the rough play
03:00Bianca is fragile
03:02If she gets caught in the crossfire, it'll be a disaster
03:05I said nothing
03:06I knew exactly what she meant
03:07By the rules of the claiming, the groom's men would storm in
03:10The woman was expected to fight and struggle
03:12It was called, the gauntlet
03:14The harder she fought, the more valuable she was considered
03:17The groom had to prove he could take her by force
03:20Those punches and shoves were real
03:22My stepmother studied my face, testing me
03:24Besides, Dominic has never been to the Meredi estate at night
03:27The front room, he'll find you faster
03:29Back then, I'd only wanted to make things easier for Dominic
03:33I agreed, I even texted him my room location
03:37But they'd been planning this switch all along
03:39A roar of celebration erupted outside
03:42We got her, the bride is ours
03:43Laughter and cheering rang out
03:45Followed by the sharp crack of celebratory gunfire
03:48I listened, but didn't move
03:49I knew exactly who they'd taken
03:51I could picture Dominic carrying Bianca through the crowd
03:54His men shielding them as guests hurled objects and blocked their path
03:58Bianca would hide her face against his back
04:00Pretending to struggle
04:02How perfect
04:02I lowered my gaze
04:04Moments later, my door was kicked in
04:06A group of men flooded into the dark room
04:09Their footsteps, heavy and chaotic
04:11Someone seized my arm
04:13Hands began shoving and striking me
04:15I felt fists slam into my shoulders and back
04:18This was the gauntlet
04:19The harder the beating, the more the family valued the bride
04:22I didn't flinch or resist
04:23I let them yank me from my chair and drag me towards the door
04:27At first it felt like a formality
04:29But the violence quickly turned ugly
04:33Someone slammed my arm against the stone wall
04:39Fists began hammering my ribs with real, cruel force
04:43This was intentional
04:44The pain was excruciating
04:46But I didn't make a sound
04:48I should have known you were tough, Elena
04:50I finally understood what my stepmother had meant by calling me tough
04:54Just when I thought it would never end
04:56Someone stepped in to shield me
05:00Enough
05:00It was a stranger's voice
05:03Sharp with fury
05:05He blocked the others
05:07Shoving the attacker's back with his arms
05:10That's the way it works
05:11The harder we hit, the more she's worth
05:14What rule?
05:16His voice dropped to a dangerous growl
05:19This isn't your wife!
05:20If someone was beating your woman like a dog
05:23Would you just stand there and watch?
05:24The room went silent
05:27He glanced back at me
05:29In the shadows
05:30I could only make out the sharp line of his jaw
05:33Then he bent down and hoisted me onto his back
05:37Who is he?
05:38He's taking this ritual way too seriously
05:39He carried me out in long, steady strides
05:42People chased after us
05:44Throwing things and blocking the way
05:46But his grip on my legs never wavered
05:49When he finally carried me out of my private courtyard
05:51He paused to catch his breath
05:56In the distance, the faint glow of ritual torches moved
06:00That was the other group
06:01Through the bushes, I heard their laughter
06:04Dominic was at the front
06:06Sweat soaked but wearing a triumphant smile
06:09Bianca was on his back
06:11Her arms wrapped tight around his neck
06:13His men were cheering
06:16I lay silent on the stranger's back
06:19As they drew near
06:21Torchlight flickered across my face
06:23Dominic's eyes flicked over me
06:25And Litui the Bremormlemy for a split second
06:28Then his gaze moved on
06:29Turning back to his men as he joked and laughed
06:32He didn't recognize me
06:34Bianca whispered something in his ear
06:36And he leaned in with a soft smile
06:39I suddenly thought back to three years ago
06:42When I'd returned to the Moretti estate to visit my father and stayed for a while
06:45The first time Dominic came to find me there
06:48He'd worn that exact same smile
06:50That day, my father's men put him to the test
06:52They blocked him at the gates and roughed him up
06:54Just to see if a Russo truly cared for a Moretti girl
06:57He'd shown up at my door with a split lip and bruised ribs
07:01I asked if it hurt
07:02For my wife, I'd take a lot worse
07:05He was a spoiled Russo heir who'd never been hurt before
07:08Yet he'd taken a beating from my father's men
07:10Just for me
07:11He always acted like it was nothing
07:13But I knew the truth
07:14My father's men didn't go easy on outsiders
07:17Another time, it poured rain
07:20He showed up soaked to the bone
07:22His shirt torn
07:24But the pastries tucked inside his jacket were still dry
07:28I called him an idiot for coming out in weather like that
07:30Didn't want you to wait too long
07:32I held those pastries
07:34Staring at the cut on his cheek and thought
07:36This is the man I'll spend my life with
07:39But now he carried Bianca with that exact same smile
07:43Come on, Bianca
07:45My vision blurred for a second
07:47Then sharpened again
07:49Not gonna drop me, are you?
07:50No, never
07:50Are you sure?
07:51Yes
07:51Are you sure?
08:07Yes
08:07Elena, you just got through the funeral and you look awful
08:10If my mother sees you like this, she'll start on you again
08:12I don't want you putting up with that
08:13Just stay here at the estate and rest
08:15You've always wanted to take over the family business, right?
08:18I'll go back and smooth things over at home, then come get you
08:20I looked at him and nodded
08:22I was truly exhausted from the constant fighting with his mother
08:25Back then I believed he was looking out for me that he didn't want me to go back and face
08:29those cold stares
08:31Only later did I realize distance doesn't create beauty
08:34It just makes it easier for him to love someone else
08:37Last year when Mrs. Russo turned 60, Dominic came to bring me back
08:41The moment I stepped inside I saw my stepsister Bianca
08:44She was supposed to be in Palermo for work
08:46But there she was in the living room, arranging fruit
08:49Her movements smooth and familiar
08:51So, she lived here now
08:53Dominic paused while taking off his shoes and explained
08:55Bianca's workplace is near our house
08:57She's staying here temporarily
08:59There wasn't a trace of guilt in his voice
09:01And I didn't push for more
09:03My stepmother had married into the Moretti family long after Bianca and I were grown
09:07We'd never been close
09:08Over the years, we'd only seen each other during holidays
09:11I couldn't quite put into words how I felt about her staying there
09:14Hey sis
09:16Don't worry, I'm just crashing here for a bit
09:18I'll move out once I find a place
09:20I nodded, but said nothing
09:22Back then, I never could have imagined
09:24For three years, I waited alone in the empty Moretti estate
09:27And all that time, my little sister had been working in the Russo house
09:31Now, watching Bianca on Dominic's back, it all suddenly clicked
09:35I hadn't been waiting for him to bring me home at all
09:38I'd been waiting for my heart to die
09:40Bianca's voice drifted closer on the wind
09:43What about Elena?
09:44If she finds out, she'll lose it
09:46She's all bark and no bite
09:47She'll get over it after throwing a fit
09:49He paused, his voice lowering
09:51It's pitch black during the claiming
09:53I just made a mistake
09:55She'll feel sorry for me before she even gets angry
09:57Once she finds out, I'll just smooth it over
10:01Bianca laughed softly
10:03My knuckles whitened
10:04One of his men spoke up suddenly
10:06Kappa, what if someone else claimed Elena?
10:08The group fell quiet
10:10Then Dominic laughed
10:11You think she'd let anyone take her without a fight?
10:14With that temper of hers, she'll tear the place apart tonight
10:16True, no way Elena goes quietly
10:18Feel sorry for that poor bastard
10:20Wonder what he looks like now
10:22The laughter swelled
10:23I looked down
10:24Let's go
10:25He must have heard everything
10:27Heard them laughing about me
10:29Heard how they thought I'd tear the roof off
10:32But he said nothing
10:33He just kept walking
10:34At the gate of the Moretti estate
10:36We ran straight into them
10:38Torchlight flickered over us
10:41Luca, yeah?
10:43It really is you
10:44You claiming someone tonight too?
10:47Yeah
10:48Which family?
10:52A neighbor family
10:55Caso, man
10:56Always figured you'd stay single forever
10:58Congrats
11:00Dominic took a step forward
11:01I felt his gaze linger on my back
11:03That look lasted too long
11:05Long enough I almost thought he'd recognized me
11:10Let's go
11:11Wait
11:14Dominic
11:15My ankle hurts
11:17What's wrong?
11:18Did you twist it earlier?
11:20I don't know
11:21It just aches
11:23Let's go
11:24We need to get to your place before sunrise
11:26Dominic didn't waste another second
11:28I'm gonna run
11:29I'll buy you a drink next time
11:32Their footsteps faded into the distance
11:39He really didn't recognize you
11:40I rested my face against his shoulder and said nothing
11:43My eyes stung
11:45His pace slowed
11:47Steps gentle and steady
11:48The moon was bright
11:50The road stretched on
11:51I had no idea where he was taking me
11:53But in that moment I thought
11:55Anywhere was better than going back
11:58Music filled the Russo estate hall
12:00The whole place buzzed with celebration
12:03Wine flowed freely
12:05And couples danced to old songs
12:07This was the party after a successful claiming
12:10By tradition
12:11It would last until sunrise
12:13Dominic sat at the edge of the crowd
12:15Phone in hand
12:16No messages from Elena
12:19That wasn't like her
12:21She never kept things bottled up
12:23If she found out I claimed the wrong woman
12:25She would have called screaming by now
12:27I already had my excuses
12:30It was pitch black
12:32Don't overthink it
12:33You're the only one I want
12:35I'll wait for her to blow up over the phone
12:36Then talk her down gently
12:39She'd hurl some threat
12:40And he'd smooth it over
12:41Done
12:42She never stayed mad at me for long
12:44But this time
12:46No call
12:47No text
12:48No yelling
12:50Capo
12:51Still waiting Elena
12:52Don't bother
12:53Signal's shit out here
12:55Her area gets fine signal
12:56Then her phone's probably dead
12:57Or she didn't see it
12:59She's probably off beating someone up right now
13:03Dominic stayed quiet
13:04Elena had once told him
13:06I set a special ringtone for your messages
13:08Don't want to miss them
13:11I'd sit out in the courtyard till midnight
13:13Just waiting for you to call
13:16He didn't believe
13:17She didn't see it
13:18But he had no better explanation
13:20Alright, quit overthinking
13:22This is your big night
13:23Your bride's waiting for you
13:25What are you doing sitting here?
13:27Tradition says once you've claimed her
13:28You stay with her all night
13:30Finish the ritual
13:31I told Beyoncé this was temporary
13:33I just got her out of there
13:34I didn't plan on
13:35Didn't plan on what?
13:37Capo, this is the claiming
13:37Not a game
13:38You took her
13:39You finish it
13:40Otherwise you insult her whole family
13:42Besides
13:43You and Elena have been together for years
13:45She won't care about formalities
13:46Just get through tonight
13:47Dominic opened his mouth to argue
13:50What are you guys talking about?
13:51Dominic froze
13:52Dominic
13:53I know this one's fake
13:55But
13:55Can we at least finish the ritual?
13:57Her eyes glistening
13:59I know you love Elena
14:00But can you pretend I'm your bride?
14:03Just tonight
14:04Dominic said nothing
14:06Bianca bowed her head
14:07Her lashes fluttering
14:10Toast the bride!
14:12Toast the bride!
14:14Toast the bride!
14:15Dominic picked up his glass
14:17Linking arms with Bianca
14:18Light danced across both their faces
14:21Cheers and laughter erupted around them
14:24Loud enough to rattle the walls
14:26His eyes kept straying to the dark road beyond the estate
14:29The same road he'd carried Bianca down tonight
14:32At the gate, he ran into Luca Santoro
14:35They met years ago at a family party
14:40They had a few drinks together
14:43Acquaintances at best
14:44That man had been quiet but steady
14:46The kind of man you could trust with your life
14:48Tonight, Luca had been carrying someone too
14:51Said she was from another family
14:52She was thin, lying quietly on Luca's back
14:55Only a glimpse of her neck was visible
14:57The line of that neck
14:58The curve of her bowed head
15:00It had felt strangely familiar
15:02But Bianca had cried out in pain
15:04So he hadn't thinked again
15:06Dominic? Dominic?
15:08Is that okay?
15:09Yeah
15:10Then he stepped aside
15:12Pulled out his phone
15:13And dialed Elena's number
15:14He needed to explain
15:16To make sure she didn't misunderstand
15:23Finally, someone picked up
15:25Hello?
15:26Background noise
15:27Sounds of people moving things
15:31Dominic blinked
15:34Let me talk to Elena
15:37Elena?
15:40She's not here
15:41We're packing up her stuff to send over
15:44Send over?
15:46Send where?
15:47Elena never lets her phone leave her hand
15:49Where are you sending her things?
15:50The woman hesitated
15:51Not expecting the question
15:54I'm Elena's aunt
15:55We have to pack her things
15:56And send to her husband's house
15:57Husband's house?
15:59So Elena was preparing
16:01To move back in with me?
16:02That made sense?
16:04He'd always planned to bring her back
16:05After the claiming
16:06Stopped leaving her
16:07At the Marathi estate alone
16:09Auntie
16:10About the claiming tonight
16:12There was a bit of a mix-up
16:13Did Elena say anything?
16:15No, several families
16:16Did claiming tonight
16:17What would Elena have to say?
16:19Despite the words
16:20A sense of unease
16:21Surged in him
16:22Oh, I can't talk anymore
16:23We're busy packing
16:24Both Elena and Bianca
16:26Were taken tonight
16:27We have to get their things ready
16:28Dominic froze
16:30What did she mean?
16:31Both were taken
16:33Didn't I only take Bianca?
16:35As for Elena
16:35She would never go
16:37With someone she didn't love
16:38Auntie
16:38You said Elena was taken?
16:41Yes
16:41By the Santori family
16:43Dominic's throat tightened
16:44He couldn't speak
16:45He suddenly remembered something
16:47And his mind exploded
16:50Santori?
16:51Luca
16:52The man he met at the gate
16:54The one carrying a girl
16:55Saying she was his bride
16:57That silhouette
16:58That looked so familiar
16:59Elena
17:01She didn't fight?
17:02Fight?
17:03Why would she?
17:05A claiming isn't a bad thing
17:06She was as quiet as she could be
17:08She just went with him
17:09We all thought it was strange
17:10With her temper
17:11She let him carry her away
17:13Dominic's hand began to shake
17:15Quiet as she could be?
17:16Just let him carry her away?
17:19No, that wasn't Elena
17:22No, that wasn't Elena
17:24That wasn't the Elena I knew
17:25He remembered talking to Elena
17:27About claimings before
17:28She had sat on his doorstep
17:30Swinging her legs
17:31Speaking excitedly
17:33The girls in Moretti family
17:35If they're claimed by someone
17:37They don't like
17:37They don't just let them
17:39They kick, bite, and scratch
17:41They fight until the man
17:43Gives up himself
17:43You're so wild
17:45Who would dare claim you?
17:48Well, it depends on who's coming
17:51If it's you
17:56I just put on a show
17:57Of struggling a little
17:58For appearances
18:01Just a little?
18:02Three times at most
18:04If you came to claim me
18:05I'd probably be the first
18:07To jump on your back
18:07So you wouldn't have to take those hits
18:09This girl is so foolish
18:10Auntie Elena
18:12When was she taken?
18:15When?
18:15Tonight
18:16Right after you left
18:17Dominic opened his mouth
18:19But not a single word came out
18:20Hello?
18:22Dominic?
18:23Are you still there?
18:24I'm here
18:25Why are you asking so much?
18:27Elena's husband will take care of her
18:29You claimed Bianca tonight, didn't you?
18:31That poor girl's had it rough
18:32Take good care of her
18:34Alright, I have to go
18:35We're still packing
18:36Elena left in such a hurry
18:38She forgot so many things
18:39We have to get them to her
18:40Bye now
18:41The line went dead
18:42The dial tone rang in his ears
18:44A steady, hammering sound
18:46Over and over
18:48He stood at the edge of the crowd
18:49White-knuckling his phone
18:51Around him were songs
18:52Laughter
18:53Music
18:54All the noise of celebration
18:56Someone walked past
18:57Slapping his shoulder in congratulations
18:59Someone shoved a drink into his hand
19:01Tugging him toward the dance floor
19:03Bianca waved at him from across the fire
19:05A soft smile on her face
19:07But he couldn't hear a thing
19:08While he'd been carrying Bianca away
19:10Elena had been lying on another man's back
19:13They had passed each other in the dark
19:14He'd thought she would fight
19:16Scream
19:17Resist
19:18But she did nothing
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