She Hid in the Mafia Boss’s Closet. At Dawn, He Learned She Had Been There Before.

out.

Then Father came behind you.”

Dante listened, unmoving.

“You lied,” Elena said.

“You said you hadn’t seen me.

You were terrible at lying then.

Your ears turned red.”

A faint smile touched his mouth.

“Father believed you anyway because he wanted to,” she said.

“People believe the lies that make their lives easier.”

Dante opened his eyes.

“And the night I continue reading …