The following week, news reached Vito that Alessandro had made his first move. One of Vito's warehouses had been burned to the ground, the loss significant enough to send a clear message.
As Vito and his men strategized their response, kleia found herself caught between fear and frustration. She wanted to help, but she knew her involvement would only make Vito more anxious.
That night, as Vito prepared for a meeting with Stefano, kleia stopped him at the door.
" promise me you will come back." She said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Vito cupped her face in his hands, His blue eyes filled with determination. " I promise," he said " I will always come back to you."
