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

bandage above his left eyebrow and another on his forearm.

Joey Donnelly arrived at six with a briefcase and the grim expression he saved for disasters.

A third man, twenty-six, broad through the shoulders, was introduced to Clara only as Theo.

He stood by the back door.

Clara sat where she could see the stairs.

Lily was still sleeping upstairs.

Damen laid continue reading …