Book 2: New Sheriff in Town

Eleni

I linger in the moment of Dante’s capos defaulting to me instead of him, making sure he feels it. Then, I wave my hand.

“Go watch the foreman,” I say. “Nothing ranks above making sure the business keeps running.”

The capos escape into the building. Behind Dante, the engine shuts off. Gianna raises an eyebrow at me.

“You’re good.” I smile wryly. “At least if he kills me, we got to shut Piacere down a few times.”

Gianna chuckles. “I’m just lucky I know the people who can keep my name off the no-fly list.”

“You’re just lucky I’m one of them,” I say.

It’s the most emotion I’ve let slip into my voice since the shootout.

She sidles around me, and I turn with her to face Dante once again. Tony leans against the outside of the now-quiet sedan he pulled up in, and Gianna joins him. I knew Tony was still Dante’s, but if he’s sticking around, having my second nearby can’t hurt. Finally, I look at Dante again. Our gazes conn