The MeetingBlitz Spadros was Tony's cousin, our night footman, and sometimes (during the day) played piano in Vig's bar. "I could ask the same of you," he said. "I'm supposed to be protecting you. But I find you here. Why are you here, Mrs. Spadros?"
"That's none of your concern."
"I must be particularly inept at speaking tonight, because you're not understanding me. My entire concern is where you are, and more to the point, why you're here."
"Why do you care?"
"I thought it would be obvious. My loyalty is to the Spadros Family." He paused. "Who is your loyalty to, Mrs. Spadros?"
I pushed past him, and he grabbed my arm. "You haven't answered me."
I turned to him, and the lamp down the hall illuminated his face. "I'm sorry you don't trust me, Blitz. I'm not doing anything to hurt my
