THE GODFATHER'S RUNAWAY SURROGATE
I gasped, nearly dropping the silver fork in my hand.
I turned to see Marco, Vincenzo's cousin, leaning against the massive buffet cabinet. He had a charming, easy smile on his face, but his eyes were sharp and calculating. Unlike Vincenzo, who carried himself with a quiet, dominant gravity, Marco felt like a predator waiting for the right moment to strike.
"Sir," I said, quickly bowing my head. "I didn't hear you come in."
"Clearly," Marco said, taking a slow step toward the table. He picked up a polished spoon, examining his reflection in it before putting it back down. "You're Alessa, right? The new maid."