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“This happened,” she replies with a wide grin.
Her blue eyes light up with excitement as she waves her left hand in my face. The ring on her fourth finger flashes a sparkle.
“A ring?”
Then it clicks.
“Wait, a ring? Gabriele?” I exclaim in a high-pitched tone. Her grin bursts into a sweet laugh as she nods in response.
“He proposed tonight?”
“Yes! I’m getting married, Adriana.”
I pull her in a tight hug, taking in the lavender smell of her hair.
“I’m sorry I almost ruined this big news. I’m so happy for you!”
“I tried calling you earlier,” she says. I break the hug, trying to shake off the thoughts of what happened in the bar.
“I forgot my purse at the bar.”
“Oh-”
“You didn’t miss much anyway. But there’s no way you’re missing the wedding. I won’t forgive you.”
“I wouldn’t dare,” I retort.
I fall to the bed on my back. I can’t seem to get flashes of the night out of my head. It makes my head hurt even more.
“I should get back to Father before he loses it. You give him more trouble than running a cartel,” Beatrice teases.
She stands from the bed and walks to the door.
“I wish that was true.”
“Good night, Adriana.” She exits my room before I can reply.
I can’t decide which is worse as I stare at the ceiling. Being almost killed by Malgeri’s son and knowing he is walking freely when his people killed my mother. Or, my sister leaving so soon before I can really talk to her.
The thought of Alessandro makes my blood boil in anger. I’ve never been in such close contact with a Malgeri.
My fingers instinctively touch my neck, rubbing the raw spot as I think about his grip on me.
Fucking asshole.
Chapter three
Alessandro
It’s been a week since Gustavo’s men burned the warehouse. Daniel has me stalling the plans to retaliate.
He has a plan to help me replace the lost coke without spending a dime. The offer seems pretty fair. That’s the only reason I’ve waited this long.
In this business, power gets the job done. It keeps the enemies thinking twice before they come for you. One mistake, and you’re seen as weak.
I’ve kept the reins while Father is still away. Being the son of the most powerful mafia gang leader, I can’t be seen as weak. It’s dirty business and I don’t mind getting my hands dirty to see my subjects fear me.
It is also a week since my encounter with Adriana. Her red purse has been in my house for a week now. There’s nothing inside that’s of use to me, yet I keep it with me. Why is a question I can’t answer for myself.
