The private elevator opened directly into the penthouse suite that occupied the entire top floor of the hotel. Marco Vitiello stepped out first, still in his black tuxedo, the jacket unbuttoned, the bow tie hanging loose around his neck. Behind him, Isabella followed in her wedding gown, the heavy ivory silk whispering against the marble floor. The ceremony had ended two hours ago. The reception was still going on thirty floors below, but Marco had made their excuses early. No one questioned the new don’s son on his wedding night.He closed the elevator gate, locked it, and turned to face her.Isabella stood near the windows, city lights glittering behind her like scattered diamonds. She was twenty-three, dark hair pinned up in elegant waves, cheeks still faintly flushed from champagne and nerves. The dress hugged her waist and flared over her hips, the bodice modest yet unable to hide the soft curve of her breasts. She had barely spoken during the ride up. Her hands were clasped in fr
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