Tangled Aligence

d razor wire, on my weathered motorcycle. The engine rumble

d a face worn out from y

er, two Dobermans watched from behind the fence, their

rward to me. I stopped, my broad shoulders clad in a

ured, circled me. "Hands u

ms, and Victor

let, please,"

m over, my b

e from my wallet and

uin... let's see what's in

ght, we're clear," he growle

he doorway. "Ethan i

detector manned by a stern-faced guard. He u

private study. Ry

" Ethan c

door, gesturing

ed by a warm, gentle smile. His slender built and gentle face contradicted my image of Quins associate.I had envisi

, exchanging a handshake. "I

someone in a position of power appear so approachable, so human. I w

vantage of your dedication and tossed you aside when he no longer needs you." Ethan paused, studying my expression before going on. "My team has gathered evidence that co

was a nice offer and with Quin eliminated, Sash

you?" I asked, stu

dirt on me, and I need him silenced before my campai

I'm capable of taking him

your... skills. And I have faith in you, Jeremy. You'r

hat about my Mom? How do I

y started working on your mom's pardon. It's a done deal, Je

ning the documents insi

I said, masking

t?" I asked, loo

and I'll provide whatever resources

eave, Ethan's v

rem

rned to mee

turned serious, h

he won't go down without a fight, and I don't want this

determination set

obs'

warehouse. The air reeked of dampness and tension. My crew

me, our crew paced around the warehouse, their fingers twitching on gun triggers. Kane's grip on Audrey

elief etched on their faces. Their wrists we

wisted, his sa

he sneered, shovi

ing on the concrete, glancing back,

to hers. He enveloped her in a reassuring

"Messiah," he mutter

fists clenched. Kane marched for

both sides. Walter came forward, wedging himself betw

ces inches apart.Their hot brea

now!" Walte

the sound of revving engines shattered the stillness. Tyler and his gro

hanie

r, Walter and I sat on s

t back," I asked, my voice barely

out by order,"

his offenses?" I

tash," Walter repli

an that," I muttered. "Who t

ession turned

for a while, gu

s at the lounge..." I c

Lord's new mistress," Walter rep

ed, stunned. "What

reatened" Walter teas

I blurted, ro

perate to right his wrong, " Walter