Chapter V

I stalled in the bathroom as long as I could, but there was no putting it off forever. Taking a deep breath, I pushed the door open.

Vittorio had already changed into his silk pajamas and was sitting up in bed, leafing through a dossier. When I emerged, he snapped the folder shut with a calm, practiced motion. There wasn't a trace of mockery in his eyes, which made me breathe a silent sigh of reli