I stared at the note as if it was a snake about to bite me. As an exotic dancer, I was no stranger to stalkers. They were usually harmless drunks who were infatuated with me. This, this was different. I didn’t know how whoever ‘A’ was even knew where I lived. Or for how long. He obviously knew Gio was into me. Why else would he threaten him? That meant my stalker had to have followed Gio and I at some point and seen us kiss.
I stood there frozen with the note in my hand. Some crazy fan from the club knew where I lived. Some nutcase was endangering me and my son. A sudden knock at the door made me jump. Swallowing down the fear I stepped closer to it. "Who is it?" I winced at the way my voice quivered.
"Carly?Bella? What's wrong? Open the door."
The relief that filled me upon hearing Gio's voice left me feeling weak. "Grazie Dio." I practically threw myself into his arms once I had the door open.
"You're shaking. Talk to me,Bella."
Instead of speaking, I held the letter out to him. I watched his face as he silently read the words. The rage in his eyes scared me. I wasn't afraid for myself. No. Whoever left the letter was in for a world of hurt if Gio got his hands on them.
"I will keep you safe,Tesoro. You have my word."
"How, Gio? If he knows where I live, he can get to me. Are you planning to camp out on my doorstep?"
"If need be,si,but it won't be necessary. I will hire someone to keep you safe. No one is going to harm you or Eli."
How did he know that was my biggest fear? That this crazy fucker would hurt Eli to get to me?
