It was late. I could tell from the handful of glimpses I saw through the windows. It was pitch black outside. It made me wonder how long I’d sat there studying, but it was more of a passing thought.

Today was only my second day here, but even I knew visiting hours were over. I wondered who was waiting for me. This had to be someone Alessandro sent. If Birdy was telling the truth about his mafia connections, and I was beginning to believe she was, then of course he could ...