Chapter 36

I Kat shuffle from one foot to the other, chewing on my fingernail as we walk down the hallway. Today is the day Lorenzo Moretti finally returns home, along with his wife, Anya. Since his proposal a week ago, Dante has been attentive and caring and we are in a better place than we’ve ever been. But I’m a little apprehensive about the impact his older brother’s return will have on our relationship. “Stop,” Dante orders, removing my hand from my mouth and entwining my fingers in his to stop my fidgeting. “Sorry, I don’t understand why I’m so nervous,” I admit in a whisper. “Hmm.” He releases my hand and stuffs his into his trouser pockets instead. The stories about Lorenzo Moretti and his love of violence have been around for as long as I can remember. Dante, however, isn’t the slightest bit nervous. Distracted maybe, but not nervous. I know he’s the head of the family, but it’s no secret that Lorenzo was supposed to be. However, for some reason, Dante took over their father’s mantle ins