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

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The men shifted to look at her.

She had not been asked for her opinion in a room like this in years.

“I do not understand your world,” she said slowly. “But I know one thing. If we run, she grows up afraid of every black car on the street. I will not have that for her.”

Damen nodded.

“Right.”

He set the cup down.

“Two steps. First, Clara and Lily stay safe continue reading …