“Organized crime?” I cut in. “Are you telling me your family is part of the Irish mob?” He didn’t answer my question, but I could see the truth in his cutting gaze. “I’ve heard things through the years. I know who key players are, especially in this area. That man is part of The Five Families.” “What’s that?” I asked hesitantly. “The five ruling families of the New York Mafia—Russo, Lucciano, Giordano, Gallo, and Moretti. They run the city.” “Luca’s last name is Romano; he’s not one of them.” “Alessia.” He let out an exasperated sigh. “The family names are simply the organization names—it’s not an actual family. For example, the Gallo family is run by a guy named Stefano Mariano with his underboss, Matteo DeLuca. I guess there may have been a Gallo way back when the families formed, but th
