The twelve leading men of Cosa Nostra, along with Arturo, Francesco, and Paolo, discreetly leave the party, and I believe Lorenzo will return from that committee meeting officially declared Capo.
My eyes remain fixed on the entrance to the room.
I desperately want to witness it, but women aren't welcome.
Siena offers me more drinks.
I dance and celebrate the freed girls, trying to keep my mind on this victory instead of all the battles still to come.
She spins around and trips over her own feet.
I try to steady her without both of us ending up on the floor.
I look around and see Bianca and Alessa, my new aunts.
I signal to the first, asking for help, while dismissing any possible assistance from the second.
“Help me with her, please. She needs to freshen up and drink some strong c
