Penelope’s POV

I held him tightly, feeling as though I could never let go. I could see the love shining in his eyes, and I knew we would overcome these challenges together.

Asking how this situation was going to break me down, I realized it was truly a matter of life and death.

Could I really sacrifice Silvio in exchange for my children's lives?

The mafia's policies were insane, and Eve was clever enough to use those policies to keep us apart, putting Silvio in a difficult position. It was cruel and wicked, but we couldn't escape her grasp.

"Marry her," I whispered, and he looked down at me in...