Three Scars:Betrayed by the Don
"Sorry, did I scare you? I promise, you'll never see scum like that around here again."
To thank him, I accepted his invitation to an art exhibition at his private estate that weekend.
On Saturday night, Dorian had a gift box delivered.
Inside was a deep purple velvet gown. It was exquisitely tailored, with a high neck and long sleeves that perfectly concealed the old, fading scars on my body, while still accentuating my waist.
I stroked the soft fabric, my eyes welling up.
Gavin had traced my scars with sadness, but he was never this thoughtful. I never dared tell him how much they bothered me. It was a weakness the Godfather’s wife wasn't allowed to have.