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
"Please give me a chance to make this up to you. I want to see you, face to face, and talk. Please."Despite waiting up for the next hour, Elena didn't receive a response.Work passed by uneventfully in the coming week. It was a good thing, too, because Elena's mind was elsewhere.Despite Aria's war
Elena was relieved. Helping Massimo shop for his wife was way more pleasant than what she had feared Massimo was going to propose."Of course, Don Massimo," Elena said. "I'd be delighted to.""Luca has a few assignments for you to get through first," Massimo reminded her. "Once you're done with him,
"Witness protection?" Elena echoed. "When—how—why—"Joshua squeezed her hand again. "I'll pull some strings. You're a civilian, Elena—I'm not going to sit back and watch a crime boss try to kill you."As her senses returned, Elena pulled back her hand. She shook her head."I can't," she insisted."E
Unfortunately, Elena wouldn't let that be the end of it."You're not choosing anything," Elena complained."We've picked out plenty of presents already," Massimo stated."No," Elena chided, "I've made suggestions and you've blindly agreed to them. You haven't picked out anything yourself."Massimo k







