The Mob Boss' Pet by Measha Stone

Author:Measha Stone [Stone, Measha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Stormy Night Publications
Published: 2020-06-11T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Vincenzo

“And that’s it.” Stephania collects the bandage wrappers and tosses them into the garbage can.

“Seems easy enough,” Sarah says, staring at the fresh white bandage on Roberto’s chest. “You’ll be here though, right? I mean, you aren’t leaving, are you? Because what if something goes wrong?”

Stephania touches Sarah’s arm and gives her an encouraging smile. “Of course I’ll be here. Just down the hall if you need anything.” She looks back at Roberto. “He’s healing well.”

“So, I can get up and be a normal person again?” Roberto asks, reaching up to grab Sarah’s hand.

I pull my phone out of my pocket when it vibrates. The amount of gushing these two are doing is making my stomach ache. They were only apart a few days, but you’d think Roberto had been away at war for years with the way they’re carrying on.

I swipe my screen to life and read the messages coming from my connection at the police department.

Plates registered to Martin Peneva.

Who the fuck is he?

Carrier bringing over all information this afternoon.

I fist the phone. All this pussyfooting around, meanwhile Sergio’s killer is just walking around a free man. I should have a name by now.

“So, he won’t need another dose for six more hours.” Stephania’s gentle voice carries across the room to me, softening the tension in my chest.

She’s quiet today. It takes time to accept the things about yourself you think are bad. She’s got it stuck in her mind that the things we do together are wrong. It’s not something I can force her to understand; she has to come at it from her own experience.

“If you need me, just... well...” Her eyes lift up to find me. “I guess... just have someone let Vincenzo know.”

“Vincenzo?” Sarah asks, clearly confused. “Can’t I just go down to your room?”

“No.” I step forward, slipping the phone into my pocket. “You’ll find me if you need Stephania.”

Sarah starts to say something, but Roberto squeezes her hand and she closes her mouth.

“Okay.”

“Good.” I turn to Stephania. “Let’s go.” I gesture to the door.

The soft smile fades from her lips. “Of course.”

I have some fun planned for her, but she’s not aware of it. She’s probably still expecting me to drag her down the hall on her leash. An idea that has a lot of promise, but with Sarah around I’ve been nice enough to let her roam without her collar.

“Anton is coming by this afternoon, too,” I tell Roberto.

“Great. You guys are making this worse than it has to be,” he chides.

“It’s good that your brother wants to check on you,” Sarah says, but there’s a touch of sadness to her tone. “It’s good you have people you can trust with everything.”

“Sarah...” Roberto frowns.

“Stephania, let’s go.” I snap my fingers. Roberto doesn’t need witnesses.

“I’ll see you later.” Stephania forces a pleasant grin, then leaves Roberto’s bedside, heading for the door.

Roberto will have to find his own way of navigating the conversation, and I know he’ll keep our family safe. Sarah will either fully accept his life, or she won’t.

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