The Mafia's Bride
She gave the nannies a small nod of thanks before turning back to her little ones.
"Who aw you?" Gianna demanded, tiny hands on her hips as she faced the stranger before her. She stood a step away from Giovanni, chin tilted up, eyes unflinching. Not even the slightest trace of fear crossed her small face.
Carly's eyes burned hot as she watched father and daughter. She caught the subtle movement of Giovanni's Adam's apple, bobbing once, twice, as if words had abandoned him. Then, slowly, he lowered himself onto one knee, bringing himself level with the little girl.