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convinced it was a great idea. I’d need to put my own selfishness aside right now as head of this family. Mickie held onto his toothpick and walked out of my office forgetting to turn down the music.
    “Hey.” Bella entered just after he’d walked out.
    “You’re supposed to be resting.” I stood, turning the music from rock to Nessun Dorma : Italian opera. I tapped the button bringing the sound down.
    Bella’s eyes became teary as she listend. “You know this?”
    She shook her head. “Tell me about it.” She leaned in pressing her hands together as she sat in the chair.
    I watched how the music affected her. I’d not seen that on anyone ever. “Nessun Dorma means none shall sleep. It’s from the final act of Giacomo Puccini.” She smiled sweetly as the most beautiful music in the world played. “It’s been said that Puccini was the greatest composer for romantic opera, I’d agree.” She leaned in. “Pavarotti redid this piece in the 90’s. That’s what we’re listening to now.” She nodded. “The Prince falls in love with the beautiful but not so nice princess. Any man that wishes to marry her must answer three riddles and must answer correctly or face a beheading.”
    “And he risks that for her? For someone, that’s mean to him?” With the tilt of her head, she asked confused.
    “Of course, you see he loves her and feels nothing if not confident he’ll conquer the riddles and then her love as well.” Her hand raised to her cheek swiping at a fallen tear. I reached forward tapping the repeat button and listened as it played again. “Close your eyes, feel the music enter your soul. It doesn’t get better than this, Isabella.” Her hands tucked into her chest as she bathed in the music. My head fell back as I also bathed in the beauty while my hands gripped the edge of my desk. When my eyes opened I saw that she was swaying back and forth as if she was dancing to the waltz. She was beautiful.
    When the music ended I turned the sound down and drew in a deep breath. “Are you feeling okay?” I asked again.
    She shrugged. “I’m a bit sad. But I feel okay. A little woozy from the pain meds.” She shrugged again. “Oh, I wish I could see something like this in person.” She stood, tracing her hands over the stereo.
    “Have you not been to the opera?” I asked dipping my head in her direction. Her dainty fingers continued a dance with the music that quietly hummed throughout the room.
    Her head shook. “No, never.” Her eyes closed as the music gripped her soul. She was falling in love. I smiled as she was turned away from me.
    “I’ll download this to your iPhone.”
    She turned. “Thank you.” Her eyes glistened with unknown reason. Maybe it was the music or the sadness she’d felt for Tommy dying, but I’d not seen that look in her eyes before tonight.
    I’d try to see that gleam again.

Chapter 8
    Bella
    It had been two days since the shooting and Tommy’s funeral would be tomorrow. I attempted to busy myself with nearly anything I could find to do but soon ran out of things. I’d attempted to reach Megan several times with no response. I had decided on a masquerade invitation since that was also our theme. The invitation I’d chosen was black with an ombre gray background. The mask was embellished with faux diamonds and gems. I’d never been to a masquerade ball before, so I was extremely excited to say the least. We would raise tons of money for cancer research.
    My phone dinged with a text message, I thought it may be Megan so I hurried to answer.
    Jax: I have a surprise for you.
    Bella: Oh?
    Jax: There will be a gift arriving in a few moments.
    Bella:?
    Jax: Go to the door.
    I slipped my phone into the pocket of my jeans and hurried down the stairs wondering what he was up to.
    “Bella.” Dominic held the door.
    “Mrs. Moretti?” A young guy stood at the door holding a large black box.
    “Yes?”
    “Sign here please.” He handed over an electronic signature