Made men in the Gallo family were permitted to wear a ring containing the Gallo insignia. Most men couldn’t wait to acquire their ring when they ascended through the ranks. I owned one but rarely wore it—I was not most men. “I don’t need a ring to remind me of my loyalties.” “But aren’t you supposed to set an example? Family pride and all that … stuff?” Her words were hardly intelligible as she muttered into the pillow. The corners of my mouth twitched up. “Go to sleep, little one. You’re going to need your rest.” She nodded and began to pull away toward the other side of the bed. “Where are you going?” “Just to my side. I can’t sleep when I’m touching someone.” I huffed out an annoyed grunt, which didn’t make any sense at all. I didn’t cuddle when I slept, but I also didn’t like the feeli
