"How? How could she?" Vee cried.
"Come here… come here, babe." Luca pulled her closer, carefully because Matteo was still in her arms and her belly sat between them. He could feel the sob she was trying to hold back. It trembled through her body and then she swallowed it.
She was being strong. He knew that. He also knew this was not the moment to tell her the worst was yet to come.
Valentina's days on earth were limited. And if Massimo had his way, so were Marco's. Marco had done nothing except love the wrong woman under rules designed by men who believed mercy was a crack in the foundation. And Matteo, innocent little Matteo could not even be raised by the famiglia if Marco was gone and Valentina was dealt with.
Val had managed to take so many people down with her without even understanding the consequences.
Luca rested his chin lightly against Vee's hair and closed his eyes for a moment. "You should rest...I'll keep an eye on Matteo."
"Where is she?"
