By Fate I Conquer (Sins of the Fathers, #4)

by Cora Reilly

“Vitiello, I swear I’ll call Nevio and deal with the shitshow later.”

I could never see Greta again.

Greta is the kindest girl you’ll ever meet. If you’re looking for another fling before you get married, then look somewhere else.”

“Greta’s always been this way. She’s like my father in that regard.”

She’s not your type, Vitiello, so forget you ever saw her.”

“I needed a smoke and Amo joined me in the backyard.”

I was bound to marry Cressida, and quite possibly falling for Greta Falcone.

Bear lifted his head and growled but I shushed him.

I know the fucker and he probably kills puppies in his dreams.”

Did you have sex with him?”

“I have never even kissed a boy,” I said.

I didn’t miss the flicker of relief on Alessio’s face, though I couldn’t see why the state of my hymen or kissing state w...

had struck midnight and my phone reminded me that it was May 15th, Greta’s birthday.

“That is a look I’ve never seen on your face.”

“It’s the look my father has when he looks at my mother.”

“She’s no one.” The words rang wrong. Maximus’ gaze didn’t waver. “So G’s a she.”

The closest thing to an endearment you’ve used for her was bitch.”

“She’s not an affair.” The protective note in my voice was unmistakable and really piqued Maximus’ interest. “You’re in trouble.”

“It’s Greta’s birthday today.”

“Greta?” Maximus’ eyes flitted with a hint of recognition but then disbelief wiped away that look. Of c...

“Greta Fa...

Cackling filled the cell. Both Maximus and I turned toward our captive. He gave me a toothy grin.

When I turned, Maximus was staring at me as if he’d never seen me before.

“We were supposed to question him.”

“Amo.” I sent him a warning look. Unfortunately, we’d been friends for too long for it to have the effect it had on everyone else.

“I’m just going to assume the worst. That you fucked one of the most off-limit girls in the goddamn country and war will be upon us very soon.”

don’t have to tell you that there’s no way in hell you can have her.”

“I could kidnap her like Remo did with his wife.”

“The Falcones will burn down New York and every city on the way.”

Once Cressida wasn’t a problem anymore, I’d figure out what to do about the Falcones.

“I hope you’re not thinking about me.” “She knows you’re my best friend and would know it’s a trap.”

I knew what was coming because Maximus was already busy licking salt and lime off the nipples of the two other girls.

My life was good. Fucking great, even with Cressida in the picture, so why the fuck was I complicating things with someone like Greta?

I saw one of the photographers who always caught me in the worst moments.

I spilled Tequila down the girl’s front. Her eyes grew wide as the liquid spilled down her tits, belly and drenched her thong.

The Sphere was famous for its scandals. Not all of them were caused by me.

I prayed that Greta wouldn’t see any of this, but she hadn’t even been aware of my upcoming marriage so chances were she never paid attention to New York gossip.

This would make headline. If Cressida had an ounce of self-respect, she’d call things off.

Heavy steps sounded and a newspaper landed on the table in front of me.

“That’s what your mother saw when she read the newspaper during breakfast this morning.”

I was glad that I didn’t live at home anymore and didn’t have to see Mom’s face when she saw this.

She wants you for your power, not your pleasant personality.”

“You can’t compare your mother to Cressida, and I want to be faithful.”

If Greta were mine, I’d want to be faithful too.

When I opened the door, he hopped off the bed, but Momo stayed curled up, which was probably for the best considering his tendency to run away.

Through the glass door, I saw Alessio, Nevio and Massimo sitting on the floor of my ballet room in the dark.

turning their beautiful features into frightening grimaces, a reflection of their true nature.

I often lay awake worrying about them when they went off into the night—more than that, I worried about the people who’d encounter them.

I sank down between Nevio’s legs and he wrapped an arm around me. Bear’s fangs flashed.

“Why do you save these deranged creatures?”