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What I saw when I walked in the room stunned me. Garon, Guido, Giorgio, and Gianni were all there, sipping cognac and Salvatore was standing alongside Giovani, shaking hands. I looked around expecting to see guns pulled and men ready to fight, but found none.
Eventually, I found my voice. “What is going on?”
Six pairs of eyes turned to me, all in shock, but I only cared for Salvatore. He looked older, more tired, and I wanted to run to him. I didn’t get the chance because my brothers jumped on me like hawks.
Garon picked me up, Guido brought me a chair and they carefully made me to sit down.
“Why are all of you here?”
Giorgio grabbed my shoulders. “Are you alright? Are you in pain?”
“A little. What are you doing in my house?”
“We’re visiting. The twins came yesterday.”
My eyes found Salvatore. “You let them visit?” He nodded.
Giorgio’s grip got tighter. “How are you feeling? You said something is hurting. Where are you hurt?”
“My back, but I’m fine. Giorgio, I’m fine.”
Dr. Ricci came running in. “I’m sorry.” She sounded out of breath. “I told Grazia to stay in bed, but she just left. Stubborn.”
Giorgio laughed and went to give the doctor a hug. “Yes, she is, but she looks fine. She’s awake.”
Dr. Ricci nodded. “As far as I can tell, Grazia is fine and strong. I still want to take her in to the clinic to…”
Salvatore’s voice boomed through the room. “Everyone out.” He eyed Giovani. “Say goodbye to your sister and leave, Caputo. I need to be alone with her.”
Giovani agreed with a nod and I was shocked to see there was a smile on his face.
My oldest brother got closer to me and kissed my cheek.
“Never scare us like that, kid.”
“I…” he started moving to the door and I grabbed his hand. “Wait. You’re leaving?”
“For now.”
“Just wait, just for a minute.”
“Talk to your husband,sorella.”
The rest of my brothers hugged me and left without saying one more word, leaving me to wonder when I’d see them again.
“Sasa, why were you talking with Giovani?”
“Not now.”
“You two were shaking hands. What…?”
He crossed the space between us in three rushed steps and knelt in front of my chair, wrapping my body in his strong arms.Home. He brought me home.
“I said not now, Grazi.” His hoarse voice let no room for dispute, so I didn’t fight him. I just held him as tight as I could.
We were both shaking, both desperate to feel each other and make sure it wasn’t a dream. I could have died. I could have died and never seen him again. Thinking about it was horrifying and Salvatore had nothing else to think about for six days. I did this to him.
I tried to push him back and see his face, but Sasa hid his face in my neck. My first instinct was to move because I really wanted to look at him, but then I felt the wetness. He was crying. My man –my strong, mighty lion– was crying for me.
