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“Is that going to be dangerous?”
“Nothing I can’t handle. Now, give your husband a kiss.”
Tilting my head, I kiss him when his mouth meets mine.
“I’ll see you soon,Dolcezza.”
When he’s gone, I sit back, trying to process everything that just happened.
Alessandro is in the Mafia.
And a secret society.
I’m glad that he trusted me enough to tell me, but I’m worried this is going to change things. My ring catches the light and a warm feeling spreads through me. Then again, maybe it won’t. Maybe today was a new beginning for the both of us. One where we know everything about each other and there aren’t any secrets at all.
17
Isabetta
Another month goes by in a blur. Alessandro and I have settled into a comfortable routine. We’re closer than ever, telling each other how much we care for each other. We haven’t said we love each other yet, but, god, I want to so much. And I think he might love me, too.
He's waiting for me when I enter the living room.
“How would you like to come to a meeting with me?”
“Meeting? As in the Brotherhood?”
We don’t talk about the Brotherhood much, but he’s told me about some of his friends that he’s met because of it, like Brooks and Dimitri.
He nods. “They’re holding a dinner tonight and the families are invited to attend. I know it’s short notice, but it will be nice to introduce you to everyone. I may have to slip away for a bit, but it shouldn’t take too long.”
“Who will I talk to while you’re gone?”
“The Elite Members sit together, so their wives will be there.”
“Are they nice?”
He makes a sound that has me laughing.
“That’s not very reassuring.”
“They’re set in their ways.” He sighs. “It’s something that I’ve never noticed before. Not until I had to deal with them on a daily basis. Their wives are similar in that aspect.”
“Well, even though you’re not selling this very well, I’d love to go with you. What should I wear?”
“I’m having a dress sent over as well as a team to do your hair and make-up.”
I look down. “I hope you mentioned my size.”
He tips my chin. “They’ll have something,Dolcezza, and it will be stunning.”
I smile. “Thank you.”
“No need to thank me. I’m probably going to regret this.”
Hurt spears through me. “Why is that?”
“Because I’m going to want to kill anyone who looks your way tonight.”
