The sounds of crying and moaning around us finally register on me. Along with the suffering, I catch the low murmurs of Ravenna’s name along with mine. It hasn’t been more than five minutes since someone shot at them, and people have already started to gossip. They all can go to hell.
I feel a touch on my cheek as Ravenna takes my face between her palms and tilts my head up. “I thought you said you were leaving.”
Yes, I was. Until I heard those gunshots and imagined one hitting her. I’m taking her with me, and if ensuring she’s safe means I have to let someone else kill Rocco f*****g Pisano, so be it.
“We are.” I rise and scoop her into my arms, pressing my mouth to hers.
Ravenna’s arms lock tightly around my neck as she returns my frantic kiss, sharing my air. I squeeze her even t
