The Mafia’s Pet
"Espero que disfrutes ardiendo en el infierno (I hope you enjoy burning in hell)."
When I pull away, Celeste glares at me, her eyes burning with hatred and defiance.
"Pour me a drink, will you?" I say, chuckling as I settle beside Sal.
"Already had one waiting for you," he says, picking up a glass of vodka from the floor beside his chair.
I take it from him. "Gracias, amigo (thank you, friend)."
Vanessa approaches the surgical instrument table, her fingers trailing over the different tools before selecting a large hunting knife. I watch, amused, as she circles Celeste, her steps slow and measured. Celeste's expression remains blank, but I can practically smell her fear.
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