LOGINElena knew she was unlikely to get out of attending, but she remembered the importance of negotiating."You know, Jack was telling me how the wives and kids don't normally attend," she said slowly. "That seems so unfair. Why don't we make it a real big, proper family dinner and have everyone attend?
Cameron and Jack Winslow both took open seats in the nearby open living room. Noah quickly shot Elena and Sloane an apologetic look as he hurried through his breakfast, but it was clear to Elena that he wouldn't be telling his brothers to leave. By now, Elena had learned that Noah had more of a "gri
Elena hoped the little wolf was okay, and that it forgave her for leaving so suddenly. Surely, Massimo would take good care of it?Massimo sent Elena so many presents. He was trying to be sweet yet ended up being incredibly showy, too—in a way only Massimo could be.Elena was happy but also conflict
It was late, so Elena wasn't surprised that Noah and Sloane had already headed to bed for the night. She was a little disappointed though. Seeing them would've brightened her mood—plus they might've known why there were a bunch of packages for Elena.But since Elena was alone, there was only one way
Massimo was impressed. Lucilla must have despised having to testify against Massimo—and by extension, the mafia—in order to protect her father. So she made sure such a situation wouldn't happened again, at least not without plenty of warning.She really was a resourceful woman. No wonder Elena had b
Massimo was finishing up mafia work when Lucilla Abano stopped by."Your advisor, Consigliere Luca, let me in," Lucilla explained, "but if you're busy, I can return later."Maybe a few months ago, Massimo would've taken the easy escape and sent Lucilla away—but that was back when she had tried to fl
United, Massimo and Elena worked quickly to be ready by Tyler's cruise. Being given less than a week's notice was difficult. Luckily, Massimo had plenty of subordinates that they could direct.Elena couldn't stop thinking about the looming deadline though. Tyler must've known how disrespectful it wa
Massimo and Elena looked at each other with wide eyes full of surprise.Elena watched Massimo order the servant to take Tyler to the office—the long way, so Massimo could have a moment to prepare. Massimo took great care to look effortlessly powerful.Yet strangely, Massimo told Elena to wait outsid
"Still, it can't be comfortable to ride the bus in this," Elena insisted. "I feel like I'd accidentally flash the other riders.""Good for them," Aria teased. "But don't worry—I have other options."Then Aria had Elena try on very tight pants. They had more coverage, but they didn't leave any part o
Elena woke up the next morning dazed. She felt more tired waking up than she did going to sleep.So it took Elena a moment to realize she hadn't woken up in her own bed. That she had, in fact, slept over in Massimo's guest room. The same guest room she had borrowed after her first mafia mission went







