Claude’s POV

Dominic Mathias wasn’t an easy man to reach. He had close ties with the human mafia as much as the pureblooded families. Not anymore. After everything fell apart with Ciccio, he disappeared under the radar. Probably to avoid any consequences, but Claude knew he remained close with the crime syndicate.

If he so much as showed his face in Venice, he’d be prosecuted by the council as soon as he landed. Since Claude wasn’t a council member and remained ...