Brando by Marita A. Hansen

Author:Marita A. Hansen [Hansen, Marita A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-04-26T16:00:00+00:00

22

Vinnie followed Dominic into the lounge for the family meeting. Their mother and siblings were spread out across it, some sitting, others standing. Vinnie leaned against the wall with Dominic, knowing the meeting was about the attack on Ivy’s sister. His eyes moved to Ricardo as his oldest brother, and the Don of the family, entered the room. Dressed in black pants and a white button-down shirt, Ricardo looked like one mean motherfucker—which he was. His violet eyes were filled with fury while he was clenching his hands, giving the impression he was aching to hit someone. Ricardo had Intermittent Explosive Disorder, which was growing worse. His medication was no longer stopping his outbursts, something that was concerning everyone.

Ricardo stopped in the center of the room, his impressive stature and commanding personality demanding everyone’s attention. “As you know, one of the Vipers attacked her leader today on the orders of the Black Russian,” he said, his deep voice resonating throughout the room. “Because of this, I don’t feel it’s wise to allow the Vipers to stay living with us. With the exception of Ivy and Menna, I will be telling them to find new accommodation.”

“This is wrong,” Alessandro said, pushing up off the couch. He was wearing gym shorts and a ripped muscle shirt, the latter not hiding much, his nipple rings and tattoos visible through the white material. “Most of us would be dead if it weren’t for the Vipers. You should be offering them help, not throwing them out.”

Ricardo sneered at Alessandro. “You’re only saying that because you want to keep on fucking them.”

Alessandro’s jaw clenched, his violet glare matching Ricardo’s. “No, this is on principle. You’re punishing all of them for one person’s actions, plus the attack wasn’t even aimed at us.”

“That attack showed just how easy it is for the Black Russian to manipulate a Viper into doing what he wants. He threatened the lives of Cyn’s famiglia so she would kill her own leader. What happens if he decides to take out one of us? He’d do the same thing, turning another Viper into a loaded weapon.”

“We’re not at war with the Black Russian, if anything we’re on good terms with him.”

“I don’t think he’ll take too kindly to us harboring his enemies.”

“It doesn’t matter, the Vipers saved this famiglia; we owe them. More than half of us in this room would be dead and buried if it weren’t for them. You shouldn’t cast them out because you’re fearful of angering the Black Russian, you should be negotiating a deal with him so he doesn’t decide to add us to his hit list.”

“I can’t talk to that man; I lose my temper every time he opens his vile mouth. Salvatore is the one who negotiates with him and he hardly talks to anyone now.” Sadness passed over Ricardo’s face, Salvatore’s absence from the meeting no doubt affecting him.

“He would for the Vipers,” Alessandro said. “He’s taking care of Menna. Get him to phone the Black Russian, it’s worth a try.

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