From Son to Soldier (Vicci Crime Family Series Book 1) by K.L. Myers

Author:K.L. Myers [Myers, K.L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-09-20T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Angelo

I sat patiently in my study, waiting for the kids. I’d been struggling with how to approach this discussion. Should I just lay down the law or ask for their buy-in? Neither option would give me the obedience I desired. Laying down the law would only make Giovanna find a way to break it. She wasn’t my child, but I knew how rebellious she’d always been, which would put Jefferson in danger. He’d never go against my wishes. But for that spitfire of his, he’d break every rule and throw caution to the wind. He was stupid in love with her, and I knew it. Getting their buy-in meant that I’d have to break the secrecy Gabriel swore me to and only cause friction between him and his daughter.

I’d danced around the subject earlier when I explained to my boy why his girl was coming to stay with us. All I had to say was Giovanna was in danger and that I couldn’t go into more detail. That was enough for Jefferson to know it more than likely had to do with ‘family’ business and that the seriousness of the situation was grave, and just as I’d hoped, it sent him into defensive mode. In the end, I decided to go with a watered-down version of laying down the law, one that I hoped Giovanna wouldn’t defy and would force Jefferson to be the sound of reason when bad decisions had an opportunity to arise.

The two of them walked in, hand and hand, and sat in the chairs opposite the desk I sat behind.

“You wanted to see us, Dad?”

“I did.” I steepled my fingers below my chin as I contemplated what to say and then looked directly at Giovanna. My eyes bore straight into hers as I gave her a look I gave associates when I wanted them to know I meant business. “I’m not going to lecture you, Giovanna, because I know you are strong-willed and would probably just ignore my demands. So, we’re going to have a conversation, one adult to another. You’re smart enough to understand that something dire is going on right now with your mother.”

I watched as the corners of her lips turned down, and she nodded. I was getting the results I was hoping for. “You also know that my son hasn’t grown up in the same environment that you have, and so he doesn’t understand the danger that brings.”

This time, Giovanna’s shoulders slouched, and her eyes grew a little misty. I could see I was getting through to her. “That means I am trusting that when you make choices, you consider that your decision not only affects your life but that of my son’s. Do you understand what a burden that places on you to make good choices?”

Giovanna swallowed hard, then looked over at Jefferson before turning back and looking at me. “Yes, sir, I understand what you are saying.”

“Good,” I replied sternly. Jefferson began to speak up, but I quickly silenced him when I raised my hand.

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