[Bonus chapter] The Conundrum

My nose scrunched up, mouth twisted to the side as I tried to dissect the massive pile of fuckery in front of me. Between the killer sore boobs and the urge to throw myself into traffic from all the anxiety, I was having a complete blast trying not to pour my irritation out on everyone and everything.

It definitely wasn't working, but E for effort, right?

"What do you mean you called it off?"

"I can't get married to her when you're having my child, Katarina." Marco pursed his lips at me, all unimpressed. "It's bad enough you and I can't get married."

I considered it a blessing in disguise. Marriage wasn't something I was looking for, not now or ever. I didn't even know what I was going to do with this baby yet.

"Marco, what about your capos? You need your marriage to Elena to control the Italian mafia."

He looked at me blankly and shrugged. "I'll find another way."