LUCA
Men who had killed, built empires, and torn them down sat in a circle, watching us. The Costa and Marino families were two of the biggest names in the city.
Their rivals, allies, business partners, and enemies were all here, packed into my father-in-law's estate, waiting for the ceremony to end.
I sat on the floor beside Alina.
She had her hands on her lap to hide the way they were shaking.
I had no idea why she was nervous, she had refused to say anything more in the car after I'd asked why I would let her go.
She was my wife. In the mafia, a marriage was forever.
I leaned closer, lowering my voice. "None of your uncles came."
She didn't turn to look at me. "You know why, Luca."
I did. Roberto must have told Alberto about Luca's threat. There was no way
