She faints in a grocery store—but the mafia boss who catches her notices hidden bruises and uncovers a truth that changes everything

life.

Meera testified against him and received ten years with the possibility of parole.

Allara watched from the gallery as Meera looked toward her, eyes asking for a forgiveness Allara was not yet ready to give.

Maybe someday.

Maybe not.

Some wounds did not close on command.

But Katya was alive. Nikolai was alive. And the dead had been honored, not forgotten.continue reading …