“You’re married to the Don. That gives you power, status. Do you understand?” He took in my bewildered expression and sighed. “I see you don’t, yet, but you will. You’ll get used to your position and I’m confident you’ll play your role beautifully.” “Thank you,” I whispered. It was one of the nicer things anyone had said to me, not that there was much competition. Although it was another cold reminder that I was just here to play a role.
