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

beneath the nightstand and removed the pistol taped to the underside.

Then he crossed the bedroom without a sound.

The closet door stood open by an inch.

Dante stared at that narrow strip of warm light.

In his world, open doors were never accidental.

Neither were tears.

He pushed the door wide.

Maria Santos sat curled between his winter coats, pressed back continue reading …