Chapter 105

The estate bustled with movement: Lucchese men arming themselves, strategizing, talking shit, waving proverbial fists at the enemy, posturing, preparing for war … All the things men did.

But still, they awaited my command.

I stood at the head of the table in the grand dining room, where a makeshift war council had gathered.

The room that had once been filled with warmth and family meals now felt c