Masked By Millions
Before she could retort, Carmella herself waddled over—silver hair in a bun, apron stained with sauce, eyes sharp as razors.
“Zara, mi amore! Who’s this delicious dish?”
Zara smirked. “Carmella, meet Alec. Alec, prepare for judgment.”
Carmella gave him a slow once-over. “Hmm. Skinny. But the eyes—maledizione, the eyes will ruin lives. You hurt her, I spit in your wine.”
“I believe you,” Alec said solemnly.
Carmella grinned. “Good boy.”
They ordered quickly. Spaghetti for her, penne arrabbiata for him. No wine—Zara didn’t trust herself to drink around him.
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