The Mafia's Forced Bride
Luca was pulled aside by Viktor's tactical coordinator to go over every detail of the tunnel system.
And I was left standing with Dante, Giuliana, and my cousins.
"I should go get ready," I said, not moving.
"Wait," Natasha said. She stepped forward and, to my surprise, pulled me into a tight hug. "You're the bravest person I've ever met," she whispered. "But bravery doesn't mean you can't be scared. Come back to us, okay? We just found you. We're not ready to lose you."
Mikhail and Alexei joined the hug, the four of us standing there in a tangle of arms and shared fear. When we finally pulled apart, I had to wipe tears from my eyes.