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 uprivate 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