Chapter 270

In this case, Montalbano did not trust anyone, but himself. He took two men, and went to the airport, with the Caruso's to watch them depart.

Prior to going through security, Tony said to him, "Remember, Michael, if anything happens to my son, or any member of his family, your life is mine."

"Tony, your son is as precious to me, as he is to you. My life depends on his health. Have a pleasant journey, and a long life in Milan."

"Goodbye, Michael, I will be watching you, with great interest."

Rose called Tony, because it was their turn to go through the metal detectors. He ran to her, and went through the detectors without any problem.

For the first time, since he ordered the assassination of Marco Mancuso, Michael Montalbano relaxed. Thanks to good fortune, and the fact that Tony lived in Milan and his son lived in Brooklyn, he was allowed to live. He did not know how Tony found out he was responsible for the murder of