A mafia don marries a woman with extraordinary powers, only to discover she may be the one person who can tear his criminal empire apart. As their marriage of convenience deepens into something real, she begins uncovering the dark secrets his family has buried — and the truth threatens to destroy them both.
Salvatore studied me a little longer because I had agreed so easily. But in the end, he said nothing and left with the others. Soon, the huge living room was empty except for Dante, the two kids, and me. I sat on the couch with Nina in my arms.
Leo stayed a solid ten feet away, his whole face screaming suspicion. Dante sat across from me. I'm sorry. I raised a brow.
For what? He sighed. This house hasn't had a woman truly running it for years. I'm busy with the family and away more often than I should be, so the nannies handle most
things. When I'm gone, Elena and Bianca have also watched the children. He lowered his eyes. I knew Leo and Nina weren't exactly happy, but sometimes all I see is the final result.
I have dozens of family problems landing on my desk every day. I can't watch every room in this house. So from now on, I want you to handle the house and the children. I'm trusting them to you.
I pointed at myself. Me? You're asking a psychiatric patient to run the Dons' household? Dante gave me a helpless smile.
At least I know you won't hurt them. Fair point. If anybody makes you unhappy, tell me. I thought about that.
What if you're the one who makes me unhappy? He paused. You can tell me that too. I was about to agree when Leo suddenly scoffed.
Her? She can't even take care of herself. Why should she be in charge of us? Leo!
I wasn't angry. I just waved the boy over. Come here, son. Tell mom what she has to do to prove herself.
I'm not your son. Then he looked at me. Then at Nina, curled against my side. You really want to run this house?
Obviously.