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As he walks away, Carlo leans in. “What was that about?”

I shake my head. “Nothing. Just an old friend.”

“An old friend that you’ve never mentioned?” He asks with a lifted brow.

I shrug. “It’s not a big deal. We went to the same school. We were friends for a few months.”

“Friends, huh?” He grunts looking after Peter like he’s about to put a hit on him.

I shake my head. “Carlo Falcone. Are you jealous?”

He smiles. “A little bit.”

I laugh and give him a hug. “I love you.”

“I love you too. And I trust you. But I’m a possessive bastard.”

“Don’t worry. There’s no one else I want but you.”

“Good. Because I’ll kill anyone who touches you. Friend or not.”

I smile at his fierce protectiveness. “Good to know.”

“Come on, let’s keep walking. I think I see a hot dog vendor over there.”

I laugh and grab his arm. “Lead the way, my love.”

Caterina skips ahead of us. The world is at her fingertips. And she’s going to conquer it.

She’s mine. Mine and Carlo’s. Our beautiful little girl. Our pride and joy. And we’ll do anything to keep her safe. Anything at all.