#Chapter 12 - Aurora’s Offer

Aldo My fingers tightened on the gun lowered at my side. I knew she spoke the truth—there was still a reckoning to be had, consequences for my actions. Debts that would certainly be paid in blood. “I bet,” Aurora continued, probably noticing the tension in my jaw, “they’ll be coming to talk to you soon. But they won’t make peace. You know that.” “Peace?” I snorted. “Of course not. There’s no peace with the Moretti family.” Never had been, never would be. Of this much, I knew. As long as the Marcello family reigned over New York, The Moretti family would attempt to undermine us at every turn. “You’ve drawn attention to her,” Aurora murmured. She turned away from me, cast her gaze across the room to the bullet-riddled target. “She’s lost her life because of you, Aldo, you know that? This is all your fault.” “Don’t remind me.” I strode past her, tucking my gun away as I left the range behind. Any semblance of calm I’d managed to find was gone. “I could help to solve this prob