Chapter 115The convoy rolled to a crawl, engines low, lights dim. The iron gates opened like a mouth. The drive was long, lined with cypress, lamps throwing pools of gold on wet stone. Somewhere a fountain laughed at the dark.He stepped out first, all clean edges and calm power. Rafe followed, grin razor-sharp. Selena smoothed her dress with damp palms, then climbed out. Night air brushed her skin. Perfume and cigar smoke drifted from the open doors ahead.Ferraro’s house loomed—a palace of shine. Marble stairs. Crystal chandeliers. Too many mirrors.“Breathe,” he said at her ear.“I am,” she lied.Rafe offered his arm. “Smile, sweetheart. You’re thunder in silk.”The Don’s hand settled at the small of her back, a steady brand. They moved up the steps together, not rushed, never rushed. Two guards in white gloves pulled the doors wide.Noise hit first—music, ice in glasses, rich laughter that sounded like teeth. The ballroom was a sea of gown and suit, gold and glass. Heads turned.
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