A Slow Pass

Vincenzo's POV

The second I saw Bruno's posture change, something cold slid into my veins and every instinct I had honed since I was a teenager roared awake.

"Take him," I told Viviana.

She was already moving closer, arms outstretched.

I turned Rocco carefully and lifted him toward her. "Stay with your mother."

"What's happening?" she asked, eyes wide, already knowing she wouldn't like the answer.