“For the love of God, Zara! It’s not the same. I, at least, knew what kind of a person Kai was. We met up for nearly a year. Spent time together. Got to know each other, face-to-face. How in the world could you fall in love without meeting him first?”
I sigh. “I fell in love with his mind. He was so cunning in his letters. So devious.”
“Oh, he is certainly that! Devious and cunning. He’s also an epically arrogant, ruthless bastard.”
“Yes, he is. But there’s so much more to him. The strength of his will. His strategic mind and sheer determination. All those qualities left me in awe. Every single time. He’s so damn smart, Nera. He ruled Cosa Nostra for two decades without anyone ever suspecting a thing.”
“You knew? For how long?”
“Yes.” I swallow and entwine my fingers with hers. I need
