THE MAFIA’S HIDDEN PRINCESS RETURNS
“There’s a charity gala tonight. The Masquerade ball, very fancy, raises money for children’s hospitals. I have an extra ticket.”
“I can’t go to a ball, Victoria. I look like…”
“You look beautiful. You always do. You just can’t see it anymore because Marcus spent five years convincing you otherwise.” Victoria’s voice softened. “Please, Elena. Just one night. Wear a pretty dress, hide behind a mask, and remember what it feels like to be someone other than Marcus Thorne’s forgotten wife.”
The words hit harder than they should have. Someone other than Marcus Thorne’s wife. When was the last time Elena had been just herself? Not a wife, not a disappointment, just Elena?