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I’ll just ask him.
I turn to go outside when I hear a loud boom. I hear it before I feel it. The next thing I know, the meeting house is collapsing around me, and I’m thrown off my feet.
I land on the ground hard.
As I stare up at the ceiling, I notice it’s coming closer to me. Someone set off a bomb. There’s no other explanation.
I don’t have time to question it before I’m covered in darkness, dust in my lungs, and pain all over my body.
CHAPTER 19
Adelina
It’s been a while since Matteo left to deal with Enrico, and I’m worried. The last time he dealt with Enrico, he was back within an hour. Now, it’s been several hours, and I haven’t heard from him.
My gut is telling me something is wrong.
I call Dario. “I’m worried,” I blurt out after he answers. I’m standing in mine and Matteo’s bedroom, overlooking the ocean, and while the sight is beautiful, I can’t get rid of my nerves.
“About what?” Dario doesn’t even ask me how I’m doing. Once something serious happens, he gets down to business.
“Matteo. He went to deal with one of his men and hasn’t been back since.”
“Well, sometimes business matters can take a while.”
“I know, but … I don’t know. Maybe it’s nothing. It’s just … ever since Matteo and I married, he hasn’t left me alone for more than a few hours. It’s been more than a few hours, Dario. I’ve tried calling him, and he’s not answering. I think something’s wrong.”
“Ok,” he says calmly. “I’ll check in with him if it’ll make you feel better, all right?”
“Thank you,” I breath out.
“But I’m actually in the middle of dealing with some of my own business right now. A shipment issue that requires my attention. It’ll probably be another hour before I can check on him.”
I deflate. “You can’t leave now?”
“I’m sorry. I wish I could. But I promise, the minute I’m done with work, I’ll see to him.”
“Ok.” There’s nothing else to say.
“It sounds like you care for him.”
My heartbeat picks up its pace. “Why do you say that?”
“Because you’re worried about him. That means you care. I knew you’d come around. I’m glad. I never wanted to see you suffer, Adelina.”
“Youdidtell me that Matteo and I would make a good match. And … I guess you’re not completely wrong in that regard.”
“That’s because I know you, and I know Matteo. And I promise I’ll see him after I’m done with work.”
“Thanks.”
We end the call.
I know Dario will keep to his word, but I’m nervous. Something isn’t sitting right with me.
I call Serafina next, realizing I haven’t spoken to my sister in over a week—the longest we’ve ever gone without speaking. “Am I crazy?” I ask her once she answers.
“And hello to you, too,” she responds in her dry tone.
