Filthy Marcellos: Legacy: A Legacy Prequel by Bethany-Kris

informed like it was nothing. “A solider who probably isn’t going anywhere but right where he is. It sucks, but that’s how it goes.”
    Lucia picked at her manicured nails, still curious. “Why?”
    “Because that’s what his father did for our father, and his grandfather for our grandfather. It’s a circle, Lucia. It’s vicious. It’s the kind of life they can’t get out of even though they try damned hard. What does it matter?”
    She didn’t really know.
    “Just wondering,” Lucia settled on saying.
    John’s gaze cut in her direction before he said, “Keep wondering. Nothing more.”
    “Huh?”
    “Stay away from guys like Renzo, Lucia.”
    “I didn’t even say—”
    “Take it as future advice,” John interrupted. “Remember it.”
    She would try.
    But …
    Marcellos didn’t follow the rules all that well. They were far too filthy for that.
    John reached over and turned the radio on. He drummed his fingers to the steering wheel as he drove. Lucia took in the sight of her brother seemingly happy and carefree. She couldn’t remember a time when John looked like he did right at that moment.
    “What is going on with you?” Lucia asked.
    John flashed a smile. “Huh?”
    “You’re happy.”
    “Why wouldn’t I be?”
    Lucia shook her head. “It’s nothing.”
    John laughed. “My happiness is that confusing for you, huh?”
    “No, but usually you’re not as … open about it,” she settled on saying.
    “I’ll give you that.”
    “So what is up?”
    John drummed his fingers to the steering wheel with the beat of the music. “Nothing, Lucy. I just think it’s going to be an interesting few months in this family. Something feels different. Things are beginning to happen. I’m looking forward to the changes.”
    She had no idea what her brother was talking about, but he was happy. Lucia took that for what it was, and chose to leave the rest alone.
    “Whatever you say, John.”

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