INICIAR SESIÓN"There seems to be a misunderstanding," Elena stated sweetly, "because though my mother would love to cook for you all, I'm not sure your kitchen could handle it."Mrs. Winslow scoffed. "I doubt that, dear.""Alright," Elena said, getting up from her seat, "let's see about that."Without another wor
The week quickly flew by as Elena continued to take shifts as the Golden Gates Hospital. Before she realized it, the date of the dreaded Winslow family dinner was upon them. Elena took some solace in the fact that neither Noah nor Sloane looked especially excited.As the matter stood, Sloane tried t
Elena 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 felt like he couldn't breathe. Had he messed up? Did Elena suspect his real identity?He forced himself to calm down. He looked at Elena's face. Though he couldn't fully make out her expression since she was still wearing a blindfold, she didn't seem suspicious or angry.No, she seemed confu
So Elena smiled back.With all the excitement, she had almost forgotten the mafia don in the room. "Elena," Massimo stated, voice ice cold, "do you actually know these people?"Elena knew that tone. It was the tone of the Mafia King, deciding whether someone's story checked out. Deciding whether to
Massimo spared a glance at Elena before striding up to the front door. Elena shot her mother a sympathetic smile. To her relief, Sloane followed as Elena approached the door."I'll be in my office if you need me," Massimo stated simply. Without another word, he walked off.It was just Elena and her
Elena sat there for a moment, shocked for what felt like the hundredth time that day. She was speechless that the mysterious caller could be Noah—as well as the immediate hostility Massimo spoke with. The mystery caller hadn't spoken much and Noah hadn't said much during their meal either.Was he ju







