Page 137 of God Of Vengeance

When Carlo climbs out of the SUV, I shake my head. “Stay with Gabriella.”

I walk toward the front door and see Angelo’s already waiting for me.

Shaking his hand, I say, “Thank you for everything.”

“Anytime,” he replies.

Entering the house, I see Mamma standing with Vittoria, and as I close the distance between us, she reaches an arm out in my direction.

The second I touch her, her face crumbles, and I quickly pull her against my chest.

“I was so worried,” she sobs.

“I’m fine,” I say to reassure her.

“Gabriella?”

“She’ll be fine.” I wrap my arm around Mamma’s shoulders and steer her toward the front door. “Let’s go home.”

“Home?” she asks.

“The house in Manhattan.”

Stopping by Angelo, I give him a thankful nod before heading back to the SUVs.

I get Mamma settled in the SUV with Emilio and Vito, then order, “Straight to the Manhattan house.”

“Yes, boss.”

I press a kiss to Mamma’s temple. “I’m riding with Gabriella.”

“Of course, mio figlio.”

Shutting the door, I walk to the other SUV and climb in beside my wife.

“We’re taking separate cars again?” she asks.

I nod. “We’ll always ride in separate cars.”

“Okay.”

The drive to Manhattan feels like it takes forever, and when Carlo finally parks the car at the back of the mansion, I let out a breath of relief.

Gabriella glances over the estate as we climb out, and I say, “It will be home until all the repairs have been done to the property on Shelter Island.”

“Are there clothes here for Mamma and me?” she asks.

“Yes.”

I watch as Gabriella walks to Mamma.

“Dio. I was so worried about you?” she sobs as she wraps Mamma up in a tight hug.

Before Mamma can return the hug, I say, “Careful of Gabriella’s back and side. She’s hurt.”

“Mia cara!” she exclaims, taking hold of Gabriella’s shoulders. “What happened to you? Are you okay?” She lets out a sob. “I’m so sorry I couldn’t help you.”

“It’s okay,” my wife coos to my mother. “I’m fine. I’ll heal in no time.”

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