Friends wasn't a word that Gabrielle would've used to quantify the relationship between her and Lena. The tall Italian woman knew that the word would never pass through Lena's lips. What was between them was a little more unique that blurred the lines between loyal workers and distant friends.
They were never very close when they existed in the same space for years. The only thing that kept them looking together was family—Gabrielle's family, to be specific. Coming from a lower mafia family, Gabrielle had been forced by her parents to decide who she would swear herself to sooner rather than later. The only way they could ensure that she remained safe should anything happen to them.
