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She links her arm through mine. “We're getting takeout for dinner tonight. I have a test to study for.”
Norah gives me a fake smile as we walk. “So what were you and Axe talking about?”
“Business,” I reply sharply.
“I've already warned all the girls who stare at you in the cafeteria, student center, and library. They are not to even think about talking to my fiancé. If any of these idiots try to come between us, I'll cut them open. They'll all bow down to me when I'm sitting next to my husband on his throne. I can't wait.” An evil grin curls her lips as she stares out into space like she envisions sitting on the mafia throne.
Every other day, she talks about sitting at my side on the throne. She doesn’t know I’ve started the process of becoming the boss because my father has had some health issues lately.
She reminds me of the Bertozzis. They’re one of the five mafia families. The Magarellis, Espositos, Romanos, and the Pituccos make up the rest of the families. The other bosses and I hate the Bertozzis. They go against the mafia code whenever they handle business. And they have no problem killing women and children.
The other four families wouldn’t harm the innocent.
I come to a sudden stop and turn to face her. "You need to mind your fucking business. I've told you countless times, who I sleep with is not your concern," I scoff and shake my head.
"You want the throne? Fine, take it. You're like a rotten apple, all appearances on the outside, but nothing edible inside."
Her eyebrows furrow in anger. "How dare you speak to me like this?"
I narrow my eyes at her. "It's easy when you talk about killing women who simply flirt with me from far away."
She runs a bright pink fingernail down my chest. "I mean it," she hisses, her voice dripping with venom. "Nobody will stop me."
***P***
Kinsley had been hard to pin down. Three times Kinsley refused to go out with me. She said her studies were most important. I promise if she agrees to go out with me, I won’t keep her out late.
I drive us to a little Italian restaurant that’s about twenty minutes away from Penn State. Keeping my eyes off her is impossible. We talk about our classes, favorite things to do, and our favorite foods. Kinsley’s not just sexy. She’s funny. If I were to judge her based on the casual business attire she wears, I wouldn’t have learned that she’s truly special. Maybe I’m biased because I like her.
On our second date I drive to a secluded lake.
“What are we doing here?” she asks.
“We’re going fishing,” I say.
A smile lifts her cheeks. “This is different. I’m intrigued.”
Fishing would give us a chance to talk in a relaxed setting.
I had asked Natalia to keep Norah occupied. That’s a huge favor seeing as though Norah’s a piece of work.
My sister is a tough cookie. She can handle Norah.
“Do you know how to fish?” I asks as I open her door.
She steps out of the Yukon, zips up her jacket, and places a hand up, shielding her eyes from the sun. “I fished when I was a girl. My dad took me and my mom.”
Her smile withers. I gingerly touch her arm as we approach the back of the Yukon. “What’s the matter?”
“My father passed away when I was eight.”
I pull her close. “I’m so sorry for your loss.”
“Thank you,” she replies.
“We should’ve gone bowling,” I say.
“No, this is good. It’s a nice day. Let’s enjoy it.” She smiles, brushing a few strands of brown hair out of her face.
