Page 145 of Mafia Kings: Valentino

“Whatto be a surprise?”

“She’s just over here.”

My mind immediately flashed to Isabella.

Had he smuggled the Don’s daughter out of the compound?

Was heinsane?

“Who?!” I demanded –

And then Caterina stepped out from behind the corner.

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Iwas hiding in a doorway when I heard Valentino’s voice –

And my heart leapt into my throat.

“I want to know where you’re taking me!”

He sounded angry, which made me afraid.

Then I heard the voice I knew from the phone. “I wanted it to be a surprise, boss.”

“Whatto be a surprise?” Valentino demanded.

“She’s just over here.”

Just as Valentino shouted, “Who?!” I stepped out of the doorway and into the middle of the tiny street.

When Valentino looked over at me, his expression was complete shock.

I smiled at him tentatively –

But when he just stood there, my heart plummeted.

This was a mistake –

He didn’t want to see me –

I shouldn’t have come –

And then he broke into a sprint, grabbed me around the waist, and swept me off my feet.

He kissed me so hard he took my breath away.

All my fear disappeared –

And was replaced by overwhelming joy.

I looped my arms around his neck and held on with all my might as I passionately kissed him back.

Finally he pulled me back to my feet so he could look me in the eyes.

“What – how – ?” he sputtered, his eyes still round with surprise.

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