Marco's gaze flickered briefly, acknowledging the truth in Alessandro's words, but his resolve remained intact.
"Just give me the girl, Marco. I will take care of her—keep her safe—at least until Luca gets back. This doesn't have to end in tragedy."
"If Luca gets back and Miss Scalese isn't in my custody, I am a dead man, Alessandro," Marco said bluntly. "You know him. You know what she means to him. Look, I understand your fear," Marco added. "Believe me, I do. But I'm not betraying Luca. Not now. Not ever. What do you know about Don?"
"Don's secretary found his escape plan," he finally said. "Detailed and to the T. Massimo had prepared it over the years, anticipating a situation like this."
"And?"
"Don's capo died while getting him to the pickup point," Alessandro continued.
