‘’I don’t hit women, I know the code, and I follow the rules. It’s been ingrained since we were born.’’

‘‘You don’t need to hit a woman to torture her … I know you, and you will do exactly that in your own way.’’

Gino knows him well enough.

‘‘Why are you standing in front of her? What is she to you exactly, and why the hell do you care so much?’‘ Alexi sounds dangerous, that hint of possession peeking through, and I hold my breath and wait. ...