Ortensia covered her mouth in shock hearing all that. Her eyes widened as the words echoed in her head — Rico betrayed Vito… and he's been held captive… and tortured. If she really understood what they said, then it meant Rico was in danger. Her heartbeat raced fast, her chest rising and falling as she slowly tiptoed backward. She didn't want them to hear her. The floor felt cold under her feet.
The moment she got far enough, she turned and walked fast, almost running through the hallway. Her hands were shaking when she pushed open the door to the room. Vito was still by the cupboard, arranging some files, his broad back facing her. Everything about him looked calm, but she could see danger in that calm. He turned slightly, noticing her stiff posture.
"Doll," he said, narrowing his
