Page 48 of The Darkest King

“And Mia’s business ideas.” Isabelle winks. She’s been a freelance designer for six months while studying and is always encouraging me to follow my dreams.

I’m so proud of her. And envious.

“Thanks, Iz,” I say, taking a long sip of my wine.

Perhaps a few glasses of Dutch courage will help, while I work myself up to do the inevitable. I can’t hide my head in the sand over this. I have to tell Connor.

Tonight.

Then, if I can buy myself some time, I will find a way out of this situation. To live independently of my family. To get out of the arranged marriage to Vitale.

The truth is, no one leaves the mafia. Certainly not Joe Mancini’s daughter.

But I have to try.

Which is why, two hours later, I find myself outside Connor Barrett’s apartment building.

A little drunk.

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CONNOR

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What the hell?

“Mia?” I ask, stepping out of the vehicle and watching her pace in front of my building.

What is she doing here?

I’ve been going back and forth over the conversation with Nathan and concluded I have to forget about dating her.

You mean, using her?

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