Ava's POV: 

Nikkie and I entered the ballroom, my palms were sweaty and my eyes were ping-ponging here and there looking for familiar faces. God-father and some other men in suits formed a group and had an intense conversation. Vincenzo and Maria are nowhere to be seen. 

" Relax, Ava! Why are you looking like a second away from dashing towards the exit." Nikkie teased, easing my nerves somewhat but I feel so overwhelmed and feel like something big is going to happen and it's not going to be ...