Sephie is just a waitress trying to survive her late shifts, joking with her charming bartender friend Max and finding comfort in her kind neighbors. But once a month, she serves the city’s most dangerous crime bosses: a job that pays well but comes with risks. Tonight, as black SUVs arrive, she braces herself, unaware her life is about to change forever.
Adrik scrolled through his phone to find the video and tossed it to Dario. He replayed it several times, obviously enjoying it.” “I never thought I would outlive him,” he said, almost in a whisper. “What do you know about Ricardo De Luca?” Adrik asked. “He’s close with Armando. Always has been. I think Sal…
*Stephen, what were you thinking about the Mexicans last night? I know there was more to your thought process than what you said. Just like I still think there’s more to why you brought up Dario,” Sephie asked. “Something just doesn’t feel right about the Mexicans, I don’t know what though,” he said. “Same for…
“We’re close to handing over the doctor that created brawn to the police. The DA came across some evidence that clearly shows Sal paid him to create brawn in the first place. He thinks he can prosecute him. There are a few other things that need to happen at the same time, but it will…
“Your mother will be taken care of. Whatever she needs. Don’t worry,” Trino said. “But he does bring up a valid question. Do you have a plan?” King of the UnderworldAdrik “We’re still working on the plan, to be completely honest. We have people watching Ricardo in Italy. We’ve also gotten word that Niko and…
“Deals that have eternal consequences,” I said. I knew my eyes had switched to black without needing to see anyone else’s. I saw the surprise on Trino’s face, followed quickly by the sheer terror as he looked at Adrik and Ivari’s black eves. I glanced over at Misha. His eyes now changed with ours as…
Adrik hesitated, not sure how to answer without just spilling everything right then. I squeezed his arms, answering for him. I said, in Italian, “remember those times we saved you from dying and then that one time my eyes went black in front of you?” Trino nodded, saying, “that is not something I could easily…
“Judging by the others we’ve seen, I would not call this extensive damage,” Andrei said. “Can Kostya be ready to help you tonight? Headlights off this time,” Ivan asked. Viktor simply nodded. “I say we look at everyone. Viktor can fix as many as possible tonight without drawing too much attention to it. We can…
I felt Adrik’s warm hands around my waist as everyone helped themselves to food. He was watching everyone with me. “I might love it when you get possessive,” he told me. “I might love you,” I responded, turning toward him, I was still laughing about the exchange as he leaned down and pressed his lips…
I giggled as he wrapped his arms around me. We heard Viktor’s deep voice talking to Trino as they walked to the office door. Adrik quickly said to everyone, “I don’t care that she’s a potential love interest. Everyone gets thoroughly vetted now. That means Gus, Oscar, Chris, Keith, AND Trino. I’m taking no chances.…
“He can even tell the difference between you and your demon already,” she said. I laughed. I hadn’t even told her that part. “I don’t know why it still surprises me that you read my mind, but it still sometimes does,” I said. She just grinned at me. She hugged Misha’s neck, explaining to him…