I wish I could revive him so I could kill him myself.
Seven fucking years I've lived with this shadow over me. Seven years of Elena's cold stares whenever I returned home.
Seven years of whispers behind my back by La Corona.
It stops now. Starting with Elena.
I head my car in her direction, using the drive to cool my jets.
She’s another area of my life where I need to keep a level head. Plus, she’s a mother now.
Not only do I need to woo her, but her children as well.
Several blocks from her place, I spot a bakery.
Kids like cookies, right?
The familiar scents of fresh bread and sweet pastries hits me as I enter, and it’s oddly calming.
An older woman looks up from behind the counter.
“Welcome to Bellinis. How can I help you.”
I scan the display case, spotting Elena's favorite, cannoli with chocolate chips.
"A dozen cannoli," I decide. "And what are favorites among kids?”
"Ah, the little ones love my rainbow cookies."
“I’ll take a dozen of those as well.”
She boxes up the cannoli and cookies.
With my bribes in tow, I’m back in my car weaving my way through the city to Greenwich Village, where I know she lives in a residence owned by Dominic as part of his vast real estate holdings.
I take a breath, plaster on a smile, and knock on the door, ready to grab my future back from the men who stole it from me.
ELENA
Hectic mornings are par for the course when you have triplets.
Even on Saturdays, in which I don’t have to feed, clothe, and get them to school, there is a frenetic energy buzzing around.
I’ve fed them breakfast and they’re now watching cartoons as I do a little housework.
Next, I’ll send them to their rooms to pack for their sleepover at Isabella and Roman’s house.
The kids love being around their daughter Angelica who is several years older and terrific with my kids.
I’ve just put a load of laundry in when there’s a knock on the door.
“Mommy, someone is at the door,” Rocco bellows.
“I’ll get it.” I’ve taught my kids not to answer the door.
I haven’t had specific reason to be concerned for their safety, but in my world, one can never be too careful.
Even with all the security Dom has set up for us.
