A single mother's twin children decide to find her a husband by tracking down the mafia ex she never got over. But the dangerous man they bring home has never stopped loving her, and his world of crime is not done with either of them.
For a moment the cashier parted her lips but she don't know what to say. Is it not enough? Growing anxious she took off her own backpack and searched it twice. All she found was a piece of You can have this too. Milo thought for a moment then pulled a silver necklace out from under his his shirt. I'll add this. Mommy says it's her treasure. A large hand reached over and took
pendant. Give it back. The man didn't answer. He turned the pendant over. His gaze stopped on the tiny letters engraved on the back. He'd carved them himself years ago. His fingers tightened sharply. Mr. Moretti. Cassian didn't seem to hear her. He bent down and stared at the Where did you get this necklace? It's mommy's. Give it back. Cassian kept his hand out of
Your mother. Before he could finish, Tessa lunged forward and bit his hand hard. Tessa Esa grabbed her brother and ran. Run! Their little backpacks bounced as they quickly disappeared into the crowd.
Kids, your money! Mommy was right. There are too many bad people out here. Cassian didn't follow. He looked down at the bite mark on his hand.
Tiny beads of blood seeped through the broken skin. The cashier went pale immediately. Mr. Morelli, I'll have someone bring a first aid kit, right? Find out.
Cassian looked up, his gaze still fixed on where the children had disappeared. Those two children. I want to know who their mother is. Cassian had barely stepped into the estate when Sabine Vale came to meet him. Cassian, you're home!
Her gaze dropped to his hand. What happened to your hand? Nothing. It's bandaged. You call it nothing?
Sabine reached for him, then hesitated, afraid of hurting his hand. Call the doctor right now. No need. A kid bit me.