Under the table, I took Stacy's hand and squeezed, putting my insecurities aside to be there for her. She looked at me and gave me a small smile.
"Apologies if I said something that might have stayed, bambina," said Luca, apparently not the complete moron I thought him to be. "My guess? If Joey doesn't have Jenny already, he spooked her into running. I can't get involved with your family squabble, but I'm a man of my word. The engagement stands, that is if she makes it to me alive."
We were on the road driving aimlessly for about an hour after we left the club when I parked the car under a bridge.
"What a dick. He wants her, but he's not willing to do anything to secure her safety?" I ranted, still wound up after our exchange with Luca.
"I'm sorry. This isn't how tonight was supposed to go," said Stacy, staring out the window. "I have no idea what to do."
Just then, a car pulled up behind us.
"Wait here," I said, getting out to meet with the other driver.
