Union Of Death (Secrets of The Famiglia Part 2) novel Chapter 36

1 year Later

“I think it’s an idea you should consider.” My short steps rush behind Gabriel’s long strides. The touch of cold tickles my nose as Gabriel moves a few paces ahead of me. It’s a year since I found out I was the Queen of killers and so far, I’ve done well not to call them for anything.

I meet with all my Shadows for training and my life as my mother promised is very different.

But hiding Mero for a year is a long time and I have pushed finding Elise who is still MIA back for longer. The thought of hurting her just doesn’t gel with me. I believe there is always two sides to every story.

“No.”

“Gabriel, it makes sense. Think about this for a bit, a few months working with my dad could do wonders for your rank and we can see each other every day.” Also, I don’t have to hurt you when you try to prevent me from killing your Uncle.

“Working for my Uncle is going to do that Liya and we already see each other every day. You would be married sooner or later. Choose a husband already. How’s Salvatore?”

“Papa said I didn't have to marry anytime soon. Salvatore isn’t up for discussion. And Papa isn't your Uncle. Don’t you want to work for someone who is going to make you look honorable?” What I really want to say, is my father doesn’t have any say over how I live my life, and you should really consider working for my father because it is going to keep you alive so you can take over as Capo after we kill your uncle, when we find him of course.

He laughs, “Your father doesn't have an honorable bone in his body.”

I know that, my father didn't become the Consigliere of the most powerful man in the 5th State doing honorable things. And I certainly didn’t become the Queen of Shadows because I was a saint either.