Chapter 73

•KINLEY•

Gianni was seated at the dinner table when Luca and I returned.

He looked annoyed.

"Where were you?" He asked.

"Luca was teaching me how to use a gun."

Gianni gave Luca an amused look, "How did she do?"

"Not bad for a beginner. But we definitely have to work on her aim."

I took a seat at the table, "I'm getting the hang of it, though. Although the weight of the gun threw me off a bit in the beginning."

Luca touched my shoulder lightly, "I'm going to go and call my wife. Gianni, if you will excuse me."

Gianni nodded and Luca walked out.

Gianni lifted his glass and took a sip of his drink, "Is there a reason for this sudden interest in how to shoot?"

"Yes," I admitted, "I don't want you to give up who you are to try and keep me safe. I am your wife, I am a part of this mafia, whether we like it or not. It's about time I start acting like it."

Gianni sighed heavily, "Gattina, you don't have to do this. You don't have to prove anything to me."

"I'm not trying to prove something,