Ellis stood still, watching the man lying in the bed. He was covered in wounds and bandages, but one thing was unmistakable: his bald head and the tattoos that adorned his arms.

Her heart raced when she realized who he was. It was Rocco, Vittorio Amorielle's former consigliere. The same person who had betrayed Vittorio and joined Jácomo Grecco. The same man who had later told her that it was all a mission. Emotions swirled inside her—shock, anger, confusion.

Dr. Hank asked ...