Cesare

I’m surprised at the simple okay from Dante when I email him I’m leaving for the day at five. I’ve never left this early to go home in...hell, I think ever. Only I’m too keyed up to be worth anything. All I can think of is that Adika is at home, waiting for me, and she isn’t going anywhere.

The drive home is torture. I’m in contact with the doormen of my building. I’m assured Adika was shown up to my condo, shown how to use the elevator, and John personally put the phone number for the front desk into her cell phone. Once I’m in the building I...