The Mafia King’s Queen
There was something in his tone, soft, resolute, that silenced Riccardo and me.
"Do you think the Valenti will stand down?" I said.
"I hope so." Rafael exhaled slowly. "I kept the payment above board and official. No secret deals. I don't want their stain on our family again."
"Hope," Riccardo said with a snort, picking a grape from the bowl. "That's a poor strategy for a mafia don.
Rafael shot him a warning look, but before he could reply, the doors opened.
Rosalia appeared, her steps light, her smile brighter than I’d seen since the engagement party. She wore a simple cream dress, her blonde hair cascading over her shoulders, and for a second, the entire mansion seemed to breathe again.
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