Drawn by the commotion, Mia burst into the room.Spotting her son on the floor, she stepped in front of Darien, shielding the boy.When she caught my deadpan stare, a flicker of guilt crossed her face, but it vanished in a second, swallowed up by jealousy and resentment.Mia gritted her teeth, dropping the act."Stop looking at me like you're superior, Laurel!""If you hadn't stolen my identity, I would've been the one under the Godfather's protection for the last five years!""My son wouldn't have had to hide out in Sicilian basements like some dirty secret!""You took the husband that was meant for me, and you took my place as the Bendall heiress.""Where do you get off acting self-righteous?"Darien scowled, his voice dropping to a harsh whisper.He knew what I was capable of.It was a warning, but it was also his way of keeping her safe."Mia, shut up.""Don't provoke her."Mia's eyes welled with angry tears.She spun on her heel and stormed out the door, her bodyguards trailing be
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