Seriously? I sent another text to Mariano. For about the sixth time. Sienna: Like I said, I can’t come today. My heels clicked on the floor as I raced into the kitchen and found Donte working with some fresh herbs. We had become fast friends, and I really enjoyed watching him whip up delicious things to eat. “Morning.” I took a moment to inhale the heavenly scent of whatever he was working on today. “Have you seen Elio? It’s been nearly two days since I’ve heard from him.” I was starting to get worried, as he and Piero had disappeared without a word. Even Niccola seemed to be absent. I thought I had heard his voice yesterday but couldn’t confirm it. I knew Andrea was off visiting her sick cousin. It was crazy quiet in the house. “No, sorry, but Mr. Vinni raced by here not that long ago

