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I make a loud dramatic groan. "Oh my God, can you get any more cliche?"
"What do you want me to say, Teddy?" Primo asks. "I'll say it, but it doesn't change the situation that we're in."
"Thatyou'rein," I correct. "I never wanted this life. You and Giovanni both knew that."
Primo closes his eyes and lets out a long breath. "Yes, I do. And, I'm sorry that it's fallen on you. Even if Isabella would let me go, I can't. Not after the last meeting Gio and I had with the Irish. Tensions are too high between us."
"Why don't I get to just say, 'nah, not for me, thanks!' like you and Gio did?"
Primo doesn't answer my question, which means he doesn't have an answer.
I squeeze my eyes shut and crane my head back. I take a deep breath, and then I open my eyes and look back at Primo. "I seriously want to punch you right now," I say.
"I know," he replies.
"Alright, where's the meeting?"
"Neutral territory. Dinner at the Public House."
I grumble. "I hate that restaurant."
"I know," Primo says. "Listen to what they have to say. Say as little as possible. Deny everything. Look nice. Bring a date."
He starts to walk off but I call after him.
"Bring a date? Why do I need to bring a date?"
"Because it discourages business talk and while I do trust you, I'd rather you talk business as little as possible when you're on your own."
"That actually makes sense," I say.
"Bring someone you can trust. We'll talk about it after."
Primo walks off, and I turn back to look at Raven. She's giving me the sort of stare that means she knows what I'm about to ask.
"Please?" I say to her.
She shakes her head. "Teddy, I don't think I'm the right person."
"Of course you are!" I say immediately. "In fact, you're theonlyperson that I would want by my side for something like this."
I can see the uncertainty on her face.
"Do this, and when we get back, I promise I'll answer any questions you have for me."
"Any questions?"
I nod. "Yes."
"You would trust me like that?"
I give her a confused look. "What do you mean? I already trust you like that."
"Then, okay," she says, and I smile at her.
"Mind if I lead you back to your rooms?" I ask her. "Honestly, I'm not sure you know where you're going."
She laughs, and the sound is like a melody after a lifetime of noise. "I told you I had no idea where I was going."
