Stella I stand beside Sebastian, my arm linked in with his, and smile brightly at people pass us by. We have stayed in the same place for what feels like an eternity. Countless people have wanted to come up and introduce themselves to me and Sebastian with the hope that they will secure a date with either of us. We couldn’t help but laugh at their plights, knowing the truth between us. The gala is on the smaller side. It is more of a networking event than anything else. It is a silent auction, though, with many new and dangerous weapons and pieces of information out for sale. I wonder what my father brought to the table. One can only wonder if he has put up a promise or an oath of loyalty for sale or if he put up one of his many real estate properties for sale for lower ranking mafia f