Page 51 of Vicious Vows

“Your brother’s timing sucks.” She let go of my hand and left the room in a huff.

Maybe it’sourtiming that sucks.

I put my gun in the holster and straightened my jacket over it before joining everyone in the front of the suite.

Lissia hugged Lorenzo, then kept her hand in his as they spoke.

“How are you feeling?” Lorenzo asked her.

“Marchello is taking very good care of me,” she said. “I’m not an easy patient either.”

She could be demanding, but there wasn’t anything I wouldn’t do for her. When had I become so taken?

“Hey.” Milo plopped down on the couch. “What about me? I binged watched all threeGodfatherswith you yesterday, and the third one was very painful to get through.”

I stared at my brother, still trying to figure out how he sat through that many hours, but then I remembered Lissia could be persuasive.

“You’re my very best friend.” Lissia blew Milo a kiss.

He pretended to catch it while smiling at me. “Did you hear that, Chello? I’m her best friend.”

“Lissia, Ricardo is waiting for you.” I opened the patio doors, ignoring Milo’s goading. “It’s a beautiful morning. Not too humid.”

“I guess that’s my cue to leave.” She kissed Lorenzo’s cheek. “Will you come to New York and visit us?”

Lorenzo walked her to the doors. “I have a feeling I’ll be coming there soon.”

So do I.

“I look forward to it.” Lissia gazed at me. “I’ll be outside following your orders like a good little hostage.”

She must be feeling better. She’s provoking me.

I caught her hand. “Don’t give Ricardo any trouble.”

“Ha!” Milo laughed. “She can’t help herself.”

Lissia flipped Milo the finger before hurrying out of the suite.I won’t forget your vulgar gesture, princess.

“I like her,” Lorenzo said. “If she’s ever too much for you to handle, I’d be happy to have her come stay with me in Argentina.”

“That’s never going to happen.” I closed the doors. “She’s quite content with me.”

“Content with being your hostage?” Lorenzo asked.

“It was either me or Collins. What would you have done?”

“I would have gone to war for her too.” His gold pinky ring shimmered in the sunlight streaming in from the doors when he gestured between me and Milo. “And that’s exactly where we all find ourselves.”

“Milo and I will handle Gian. I’m hoping you’ll keep a close eye on the Collins situation.”

“I believe he’s still in Miami,” Lorenzo said.

“That would be stupid.” Milo poured himself a glass of water from the pitcher on the bar cart. “But I guess he was never really that smart. That botched hit proved that.”

“What makes you think he’s still here?” I glanced out the window, keeping Lissia in my view.

“I locked down this city once we had confirmation Gallanti ordered that hit. There aren’t many places Collins can hide here. I have people all over this town.”

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