The Mafia King's Regret
I watched from the desk of my study, trying not to linger too long on the lean lines of her body.
Trying not to let my love distract me from my work.
“Don’t remind me,” Layla replied, her tone dry. The smallest smile played out at the corner of her mouth. “I didn’t exactly plan on becoming a Mafia strategist.”
Carlo chuckled, but his expression turned serious. “We’re lucky to have you. Aldo is, too.”
His eyes darted back towards me, and I replied with a grim smile. “Lucky is an understatement.”
“Do you really think we can win this?” Layla’s gaze found me, too, her face fallen into sobriety. “After everything?”