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LUCA

Men who had killed, built empires, and torn them down sat in a circle, watching us. The Costa and Marino families were two of the biggest names in the city.

Their rivals, allies, business partners, and enemies were all here, packed into my father-in-law’s estate, waiting for the ceremony to end.

I sat on the floor beside Alina.

She had her hands on her lap to hide the way they were shaking.

I had no idea why she was nervous, she had refused to say anything more in the car after I'd asked why I would let her go.

She was my wife. In the mafia, a marriage was forever.

I leaned closer, lowering my voice. “None of your uncles came.”

She didn’t turn to look at me. “You know why, Luca.”

I did. Roberto must have told Alberto about Luca’s threat. There was no way they would show up here.

Alina blinked. “They hate me now.”

I tilted my head, studying her face. Her voice was light, almost careless, but I could tell she wasn't comfortable with it from the way her fingers were still shak
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