로그인Elena did, in fact, like Sloane's home. It wasn't quite as big as the Ferraro estate but it was much bigger than her childhood home. It looked like a beach house out of a some teen movie with its light blue body and golden rooftop and window trims.The inside was just as spacious as Elena expected i
Before Elena knew it, her mother was running over, taking her suitcase, and then hugging her tightly."Hello, Elena," she said warmly. "I'm so glad to see you again."Her mother's voice cracked on the word "again" as she was overcome by her emotions. Elena found herself smiling at the simple but wel
"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
"Mom," Elena said seriously, "what do you mean by that?""I mean that the Ferraro's winter party is going to be dangerous!" Sloane exploded.It was clear from her tone and expression that Sloane was terrified and worked up from being terrified. She fidgeted with her hands. Elena wondered if Sloane a
It was a sobering thought.Massimo's phone suddenly rang. It was Luca, who knew better than to call him during a date."Sorry," Massimo said quickly. "It's a work call—I'll try to be quick.""It's fine," Elena said. "Take your time."Massimo walked to the other side of the empty floor. He was sudden
"Your winter hunting party?" Matteo asked, looking confused. Like he didn't understand why Elena was asking this. "I mean, yeah, they RVSP'ed to it."Elena frowned. "Yes, but they also declined to bring any supplies like all the other families.""God, don't remind me," Matteo snorted. "Mom was pisse
"I love you, too."With a couple of tears and many well-wishes, Sloane and Noah departed from the estate. And mere moments afterwards, it was time for Elena and Massimo to depart, too.Elena was awed by the Ferraro's second estate in New York. But that didn't mean it was up to the Ferraro's usual st







