"I hope this fragile trust doesn't ruin our plans."
"That's up to you."
She studied me carefully.
"Did you tell him about your father?"
"Yes."
"Valentina, the Mafia doesn't react well to betrayal. Be careful. The last thing you want is to be labeled a traitor."
"Is that what happened to you? Is that what you were dealing with when you disappeared months ago?"
"Not exactly."
"Were you part of the Cosa Nostra? Or another organization?"
"You ask too many questions."
A faint smile appeared.
"Let's just say my betrayal ran deeper and reached farther than you can imagine."
"You called it 'my betrayal.' So you were guilty?"
"Guilt depends on who's judging. From my perspective? Yes. I was guilty."
"I can't picture you as a traitor."
"I've already paid my price, though not in the tra
