Chapter 269

The president of the commission asked, "Michael, do you deny your complicity in this action?"

Michael Montalbano looked at Tony Caruso, and then turned to face the president of the commission. He said, "No, Mister President, I ordered Marco Mancuso to be assassinated."

"Michael, you do know that it is within Anthony Caruso's right to ask for your death, for an unsanctioned murder of a commission member."

"Yes, Mister President, I know."

"Anthony, do you wish to change your mind and order Michael's death."

"No, Mister President. All I want is his assurance, and the assurance of this commission that nothing will ever happen to my son and his family."

"Members, we shall put this motion to a vote. All in favor of Anthony's request say I."

All four members of the commission agreed to motion.

The president said, "Since all members have agreed to the mot