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I search out Brooks when Zhang leaves. He’s in his seat, looking a bit green. I cross the room, going to him.
“You okay?”
“I…fuck…I don’t know.” He meets my gaze. “I didn’t expect this to happen so soon.”
I sit next to him. “I know the feeling.”
“There was a part of me that hoped Smith could explain it all, you know?”
I’m silent because I knew there was no way in hell Smith could defend himself. Not with the proof that I gathered.
“Think of it this way. At least we’ll be sitting at the same table again.”
“True.”
He curses under his breath, and I ask, “What?”
“I’m an Elite Member now.”
“Yes, and?”
“And Blanc is going to expect me to be married.”
“Maybe not. Things are changing around here.”
“Fucking hell. I hope you’re right.”
I stand. “I’ll stay long enough to see you inducted as an Elite Member. After that, I’m going home to my wife.”
And pray she’ll give me another chance.
33
Isabetta
The days have started to blur into each other to the point that I’d be lost without Donna. She’s become my rock. Well, her and Greer, who has ironically become someone I consider a friend.
There’s a knock on my door. Donna and I both look toward it.
“Isa. It’s me.”
I exhale and rush to the door, looking through the peephole before opening the door. Alessandro stands there and we stare at each other before I throw my arms around his neck.
“I’ve been so worried.”
He hugs me tightly and kisses the top of my head.
“It took longer than I thought.” He pulls back, meeting my gaze. “We need to talk.”
Donna clears her throat. “I can leave.”
“Stay,” we both say.
Alessandro says, “You’re family, Donna. You should be here for this.”
We make our way into the apartment. He looks around, taking in everything. I don’t miss the hurt in his eyes. What he doesn’t know is that this place has never felt like home. No, my home is with him.
I reach for his hand, leading him to the couch. We sit side by side and Donna sits across from us.
