CHAPTER TWENTY SIX

Salvetti smiled savagely as he saw Parker and Andrew follow closely behind. They were made to carry Salviana's groceries as punishment for disobeying him. It was unfortunate for them that Salviana was willing to play the role of the spoiled mafia princess.

He followed Claire into the shop, and they entered together.

"All the women are really traditional. They believe that a guy shouldn't sleep with anybody besides his wife in bed. And males have their own set of issues to resolve. It's been almost thirty years since your predecessor enacted legislation to strengthen protections for women."

In agreement, Salvetti nodded, but he had to cut the chat short when he saw Lanaya looking at a green outfit. A few tiny black and green jewels adorned the otherwise unremarkable bodice, and a tiny cleavage hole was the only indication of the dress's simplicity. It was fitted through the waist and hips and then flared out somewhat at the bottom. Black heels were exposed via a large split on the mann