[Amelia]
Vanessa’s grin stretches wide across her face like a cat who’s finally caught a sparrow between her claws. “I promise I will do everything I can to make things right between Amelia and me.”
“Bene bene,” the old man pats his granddaughter’s cheek as she gives him a quick kiss. But as soon as his back is turned, her glare is only for me, and it holds none of the warmth from her loving moment with her family. Her eyes are shining like daggers, ice cold and sharp.
“I’ll take good care of our guest,” she adds, “very good care. It will be my honor to help Lucky’s friend feel comfortable.”
Even though her words are sweet, their meaning is poison. I’ve tasted her hospitality before. She plays nice while Lucas is watching, but as soon as these men are gone, she’ll be back to her old tr
