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Chapter 21

Samantha

Standing in front of my full-length mirror, I hold my shirt up so I can see the tattoo.

Dante did a fantastic job. I can’t even make out any of the scars.

Todd’s name is buried beneath the words ‘stronger than ever,’ and I never have to see the scars again.

Feeling very emotional, a tear trickles down my cheek.

Just as I’m managing to deal with the trauma Todd inflicted on me, I have to face what happened yesterday.

With a tired sigh, I lower my shirt and walk to where my luggage is waiting in the living room.

Needing to get out of New York, I changed my flight from Saturday to today.

As I pick up my handbag, my phone starts to ring, and I dig it out. When I see Mr. Vitale’s name flashing on the screen, my body is doused in ice.

He’s no longer Mr. Vitale, my grumpy boss, but Franco Vitale, one of the ruthless heads of the Cosa Nostra.

He’s a killer.

Instantly fear bleeds through me, and my hand trembles as I swipe across the screen to answer the call.

“Y-yes, sir?”
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