The Mafia Bride's 200 Days' To Justice
The seconds ticked; all that remained was for a choice to be made: uncover inhuman speed by dodging, or let her blade reach its mark.
The decision wasn't mine to make; Nicolas's grip on my hand tightened, his other arm snaking around my waist. "Careful, sister," he whispered against Elena's ear, "you would not want to spill anything sacred."
Elena didn't smile at her brother; it was more a smile to herself. Of course not, brother; I wanted to be closer to family.
The paper knife disappeared into her sleeve just that fast, but the message was on-she knew something about "Valentina" wasn't right, and she'd find out what.