Page 112 of Mafia King: Matteo
“Dmitry. Kirill isn’t high enough in the organization to be invited.”
“Right. Do you trust him?”
“I doubt Kirill or Dmitry had to do this because Izzy and I are best friends, and the don wouldn’t come between us.”
I think she understands. I don’t want to discuss this with her. What’s done is done.
I hug my mom. “I’m sorry. I have my hands full. But we’ll figure it out. Okay?”
“Da.”
I cook my mom some food, and Vito drives me home.
Matteo greets me with a hug. He asks if I’m okay and lets me take my time to fill him in on my morning.
We walk along a path through the backyard, which, judging from the trees, will blossom into a pretty garden in the summer.
“Alena, I have a question.”
“What?”
He stops and drops to one knee.
“Will you marry me?”
“We’re engaged.”
“Yes, but I never asked you. I shouldn’t hold you to our contract. I’d rather have you decide for yourself. I love you. I’ll ask you again, and I want an answer this time. Will you marry me?”
He’s giving me a choice over my life, my destiny. My heart lurches.
He loves me. And he’s giving me a choice.
“Yes, I love you, too. I’ll marry you, Mr. Grey.”
Matteo laughs as he stands. He pulls me into his arms and kisses me.
“So, what are we doing about Moretti?”
“I’m having a meeting with Alexsei. This is all he needs to put a bullet in Santino’s head. He hates that man.”
“After everything he’s been through because of Santino, do you blame him?”
“No. I don’t. But I’d burn the city down looking for you, Alena.”
I blush. I’m sure he would.
“When are you meeting?”
“Today.”
CHAPTER 38
MATTEO
Don Sidovo meets me in a smoky room I use for our illegal gambling. My manager brings us vodka and chilled shot glasses and disappears.
“What is so important that I have to meet you here, Matteo?”
