“ I just... Kirania, I have to keep the order around here. The three families have been mostly fine for the past 90 years. But if something happens, or God forbid, if any of the originals hear about what’s happening with Dito… “
He closes his eyes for a moment, his fear and anxiety palpable. “ Believe me, you do not want any of the Sicilians traveling to the States “
“ They won’t. Dito hasn’t done anything yet. If and when he does, you’ll be there “
“ Yes. But so will you “
“ By your side “
For a moment, Mirza is silent. He swallows and then comes and sits next to her on the bed.
“ Remember, in the car, when we were being chased? “
“ Of course I remember. It’s pretty hard to forget being shot at “
“ Well, you told me you were a virgin. And we’ve come close before “ he gulps
“ I gu
