Brutal Winter

I bite down on my bottom lip at that, not sure what to say. After a moment, I blow out a breath and give a sharp nod. "Okay."

Her grin widens and she offers me another pat on the shoulder before she turns and leaves.

I watch after her, conflicted.

This is why I know I can't do this. I'm led too much by emotions and my morals, something that's no use if I want to survive the Costa Family.

But if I don't Giovanni anything soon then what's going to happen to me?

The shooting from the party flashes through my head, promptly followed by the execution I was forced to witness. I take a big gulp.

That's what's going to happen to me if I don't figure it out soon.

The execution wasn't done in front of me for no reason.

It was a warning.

Get to work or meet the same fate.