Soon, other couples joined them. The dance floor filled slowly. The reception hall glowed warmly around them.
Luca and Vee stood side by side near a marble pillar. Their attention was fixed on Tony. He was on the dance floor with his girlfriend, one hand at her waist, smiling. He looked normal. The same Tony who had known the Scalese family long enough to feel like part of it.
Now every movement looked suspicious.
"If it really is him," she said softly, loud enough only for Luca to hear, "he's done for."
Luca did not look at her. His eyes stayed on Tony. "You're still too nice. If it's him, he's dead."
If Tony had betrayed them, Luca would end him. Vee turned back toward the dance floor, where Val was smiling up at Marco.
Vee's heart twisted. "How am I going to tell her Ricardo is dead, Luca?"
"I can do it if you want."
"No. You have the emotional range of an asshole."
He leaned back slightly, hand pressing to his chest. "Ouch."
"I'm being honest."
