Captive of My Mafia Crush
“Born to it or not, you are a part of this world – Christian made that certain. You’re a Donna now – you define the title, not the other way around.”
My spine straightens a little at this unexpected encouragement and I meet Nico’s eyes in the rear-view mirror as the gates open and he pulls through. “If you don’t believe it, no one will,” he says. “Can’t walk amongst the lions if you fear them. You have to go in believing you’re their equal”
“What proverb is that?” I murmur, a little taken aback by the unexpected wisdom.
“Nico, 6:42,” Lucy says, glancing at the clock on the dashboard. I laugh, grinning at her, grateful for her high spirits.