THE MAFIA BOSS SAW HER LIMPING IN A BOARDROOM—AND ASKED THE ONE QUESTION HER BOYFRIEND FEARED MOST

and a view of Chicago that made the city look like something small enough to break.

“You haven’t responded to my offer,” he said.

“I’m still thinking.”

“No, you’re not. You’ve already decided. You’re afraid to say yes.”

“I’m not afraid.”

“Everyone is afraid of something, Miss Vale. The question is whether you’re more afraid of change or of staying exactly continue reading …