THE SINGLE MOTHER TOOK HER SICK BABY TO WORK… SHE NEVER IMAGINED THAT THE MAN WAITING FOR HER IN THAT MANSION WAS THE HEAD OF ONE OF THE MAFIA’S MOST POWERFUL FAMILIES.

—The heater took a little nap, Bichito. But you know what? Today you’re coming with me on a secret mission.

Lily’s eyes widened in shock.

—A mission?

—Yes, but it’s super secret. You have to be as quiet as a church mouse. Can you?

Lily nodded solemnly, “closed” her lips and pretended to hold an imaginary key.