Bella (A Sagatori Family Saga a Mafia Romance Book 3) Read Online Free

followed. Tony . “Oh my gosh,” I ran and jumped into his arms. He was warm and smelled of home. My head sunk into his chest, and his arms wrapped around me instinctively. I hadn’t seen Tony in months. I hadn’t been home in months either, and now I felt at home. Mickie cleared his throat. I raised my head and looked up at Tony. “What are you doing here?”
    “The boss brought me in as your protection.” My heart beat fiercely.
    My eyes followed to Jax seeing him adjust his cufflinks then his jacket. “I suggest you don’t make me regret my decision.” He walked away and out of the kitchen.
    “You and Dominic are going to protect me?”
    He nodded. “I’m glad you’re okay, kid.”
    “What about Detroit and everyone there?”
    He shrugged. “They’ll be alright.”
    My eyes fell to my watch seeing it was nearly time for me to leave. I tugged him in the direction of Alessandra and introduced them.
    Once everyone had been properly introduced, Tony and I left the Penthouse and headed down the elevator where he held my hand like old times. I smiled, unable to contain my excitement for my friend’s presence.
    Our drive was only twenty minutes when we finally arrived at the hotel. I approached the main desk unsure of where to go. “Excuse me,” I asked a short red haired man. “I am supposed to meet someone here to do a walkthrough for the cancer Gala.”
    The man whose name tag read Fred picked up the phone. “Ms.?”
    “Mrs. Moretti,” I answered quickly scanning across the counter.
    His eyes raised in shock. “Of course, my apologies ma’am. “Jessica, Mrs. Moretti is here for a walkthrough concerning the CCG. Of course, right away.” He placed the receiver on its cradle then rounded the counter approaching Tony and I. His hand reached for mine then pulled away. “Umm, yes, this way.” The man was nice but so nervous. Did he know who I was? Surely he didn’t know. I hadn’t considered that anyone would know me by the name Moretti, but I hadn’t considered that this was Jax’s territory and who knew what kind of hell he’d created in Chicago.
    I stepped alongside Fred wearing my three-inch heels and pencil skirt. I suddenly felt vulnerable in that moment. I hadn’t wished for anyone to know me here. I wanted a chance for something new, something more. I chose to hold my head high as we approached the large wooden doors that I assumed held the ballroom.
    “Jessica,” Fred said nervously, “Mrs. Moretti,”
    “Hello.” I smiled. I turned for a moment seeing Tony there, and I instantly felt relaxed. “I was supposed to meet someone here.”
    “Yes, of course, Megan should be arriving anytime now. Shall we?”
    Megan hadn’t answered my calls or text since the shooting, and I wondered why she’d been so evasive.
    The room was large, open, and empty. Chandeliers hung from the ceiling every few feet. “The tables will be placed according to Megan’s specifications and a stage will be built over there.” She pointed toward the wall along the right side of the room.
    “So sorry I’m late.” Megan approached from behind.
    “Hi!” I turned seeing her flushed.
    She drew in a deep breath while adjusting her bag. “Hello. Gosh, I’m so sorry I haven’t been in contact with you. I had an unexpected trip out of town that took my attention.” She seemed sincere.
    “I hope all is well,” I offered.
    “Of course, it was just time-consuming.”
    Megan and I finished the walkthrough while reviewing the placement of the tables and stage. We would have an emcee and a live band on the stage as well as the items that would be up for auction.

Chapter 4
Bella
     
    Tony and I grabbed lunch at a little restaurant catching up on everything I’d missed back home. He made it seem as though I hadn’t missed anything at all, but I knew there had probably been a lot.
    I opted for a big juicy cheeseburger and fries. I never ate like that, but since Tony ordered it I thought what the hell. I dipped my