Mag-log in"To top it all off," Luca continued, "I have to watch my boss, my best friend, make decisions that are objectively bad for him. Because they're what's best for everyone. Do you understand that?"Massimo didn't know what to say. Luckily, it didn't seem like Luca was waiting for a response."I've know
It took about an hour for Luca to arrive at the airport and reconvene with Massimo. The mafia don had gone back to the general entrance area—mostly so that Luca wouldn't need to purchase a ticket to meet up with him. Massimo didn't normally mind airport security protocols, but considering the troubl
"Flight 123 to Los Angeles, California is now boarding all passengers," the agent at the gate announced over the loud speakers. "Again, Flight 123 to Los Angeles, California is now boarding all passengers at gate G12."Elena hurriedly grabbed her suitcase and headed to the gate. Her plane was boardi
Massimo moved to follow after Elena's retreating form, but he was immediately stopped by a security guard."Sir, you need to wait in line—""Not now," Massimo cut him off firmly. He tried to move around the guard, but the man just shifted his position, continuing to block Massimo's path."I need to
"I need help finding Elena," Massimo told them both, keeping the situation vague. They didn't need to know more than that to do their jobs. The second they told him they'd do their best, Massimo hung up.Of course, Massimo would be searching for Elena himself. And he knew the importance of speed in
Elena couldn't believe it. She was in a cab headed straight to the airport. She had debated taking the bus and making a few transfers, but that seemed more than a little impractical with her suitcase.Besides, as her mother pointed out, taking public transportation would take longer. And time wasn't
She heard a loud clicking noise, but nothing happened."A blank," Don Abano declared. "Elena Vitale has survived!"The other mafia members began discussing their judgment. It was a formality really. Elena Vitale had won the game of Russian Roulette—everyone knew what that meant.Massimo stopped list
It was only after Elena had got them both into their shared room—two beds, thank god—and done a quick sweep for bugs or eavesdroppers that she turned to Massimo."What the hell is wrong with you tonight?" she raged.Massimo only raised an eyebrow. "This is a work mission, not an actual party for us.
"I'm so sorry," Aria continued. "I panicked and did something so terribly stupid, and now you're stuck here, too."Elena took in Aria's story. While Aria may have gotten them both abducted, Elena couldn't blame Aria for it. Her roommate was a civilian, after all.Aria didn't know how dangerous the m
Elena, now aware that Aria was watching them, tried to see things from her roommate's perspective.It was clear to see Massimo and Tyler were fighting—that they hated each other. But Aria knew next to nothing about the mafia world. Maybe she would guess that they were enemies because of that.Or may







