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Donovan pours more into our glasses.
“Kate seems settled,” Niko says.
I smile because I can’t help myself. I must look like a fucking loon, and I don’t care. “Yes.”
“Thank fuck you got your shit together. Seriously, dude, you were the worst.” Donovan shakes his head at me.
“A friend set me straight.” I give Niko a sincere smile of appreciation.
He smiles back, putting his hand on my shoulder. “I’m just so glad to see you happy for once.”
“For the first time,” Donovan adds.
“What have I missed?” Luca enters the office.
Niko practically sneers at him. I glance at Donovan, who rolls his eyes.
“We’re toasting to Liam getting his shit straight with Kate,” Donovan announces.
“Here, here,” Niko says.
“Congratulations.” Luca joins in the cheers, but his eyes stay on Niko.
“How long are you in the U.S.?” I ask Luca.
“Not long. I have to return to Italy.”
Donovan frowns. “I hope these visits aren’t about checking on Lucy because as you can see, she’s just fine.”
Luca nods to him. “Lucia is very happy. I have no reason to check on her. Besides, she’s a fierce woman who can take care of herself.”
“Damn right.” Donovan downs another shot.
“So, why are you here?” Niko’s shrewd eyes narrow in on Luca.
“Business.”
“What business?” Niko’s hackles rise, which tells me he’s concerned Luca is working with a rival family.
Luca sets his glass down. “It’s not one that concerns you, Don Leone. I value our alliance.” He turns to me, shaking my hand. “Congratulations again. When love can blossom and grow, it’s a lovely thing.”
Was that a diss to Niko?
Luca reaches out to shake Donovan’s hand. “As always, it’s a pleasure to see you and Lucia.” He turns to Niko. “Arrivederci, Don Leone.”
I watch as Luca walks out. “That sounded quite final.”
“Good.” Niko grabs the tequila and pours another shot.
“Care to share?” I ask.
“No. It’s done. Finito.”
“Yeah, and so is your relationship with Aria,” Donovan quips.
“She’ll get over it.”
So it is about Aria and Luca. “I guess you'd better hope he doesn’t have a friend like you, or he’ll be back,” I say.
