Luca didn't believe a word of what she had just said. So, instead, he held her until he was sure the worst of the tremors had passed. Until her breathing no longer sounded like she was drowning standing up.
Only then did he release her. He turned to Marco.
"Suit up."
"We should call Don first. This is a Bastione matter. Besides, Voss—"
"Suit the fuck up!"
The roar cracked through the house. Marco gave one hard nod and moved at once, pulling out his phone as he headed for the door.
Luca turned back to Veronica immediately. "I need you to head to bed," he said.
She opened her mouth.
"No. Do not worry about a thing. Nonnina will be making you breakfast by morning."
Veronica nodded wanting to believe.
"Come on," Luca murmured. He guided her upstairs himself, one hand at her back, the other ready in case her legs gave out or the panic returned.
