His To Possess
He straightened slowly and turned to face the room, his chest rising and falling as he fought to steady himself.
“I’m not getting weak,” he said lowly. “And I’m not letting a whore cloud my judgment.” His eyes moved from one face to the other. “In case any of you are forgetting, I am Rico De Romano. Capo of the Five Territories. Head of I Sette.”
The words weren’t just for them. They sounded like a reminder to himself most of all.
He spared Valentina a brief, cold look as she remained on the floor, still coughing. Then his gaze returned to Ezio and Sandro.