Veronica's eyes narrowed immediately. "Yet?" she repeated.
"I promise I will tell you," Valentina said quickly. "But not yet."
"Are you in trouble?" Veronica asked.
"No," Valentina said firmly.
"That's all I need to know," Veronica said quietly, stepping aside.
*****
The Uber rolled to a stop in front of the pizza parlour just as dusk began painting the sky in bruised purples and fading gold. The neon sign in the window flickered on, casting a red glow onto the sidewalk.
Veronica stepped out of the shop at the same moment, waving back at Rosa and Tony through the glass door. The bell jingled softly behind her as it closed.
Luca emerged from the Uber. Dark suit jacket thrown over broad shoulders, shirt collar open slightly, hair still perfectly in place despite the long day. His eyes locked on her instantly.
The tension he carried all afternoon dissolved the second he reached her.
