THE LITTLE GIRL ASKED TO SIT WITH A STRANGER—BUT HER MOTHER NEVER EXPECTED THE MAFIA BOSS TO RECOGNIZE HER FACE

man might treat the deed to land he would never sell.

That night, Lily would not let anyone else read to her.

Damen sat on the edge of her bed and read the next chapter of Charlotte’s Web in his low, even voice.

When he tucked the blanket up to her chin, she caught his sleeve.

“Damen, is Mommy falling in love with you again?”

He stopped.

He looked at her continue reading …