The Devil's Bargain.

t in the passenger seat, his attention focused out the window as if Sophia didn't exist. The

the strap of her bag tightly. The weight of what she ha

Luca said suddenly, his voi

im, narrowing he

a faint smirk. "Your brother's still breathing. That'

her jaw tightening. "This isn't ab

p thinking like that, and you m

unwilling to give

d the door for her, his polished demeanor eerily

d, leaning against the open door as she cli

on his. "And Mateo? What happens to

ying her. "He'll be safe.

e the fear she felt. Without another word, she turned and h

g shadows over the walls. Mateo was slouched on the couch, a beer bottle

e door behind her

he asked, sitting up, his brow

o the counter. Her hands trembled as she

sed, standing and movin

nning to face him. Her voice rose, anger spilling out in sharp, bitter waves.

on clouding his featur

t him. "Enzo Carbone sent his men to find

le slipped from his hand, sh

ight. Do you have any idea how close

muttered, raking a hand through his hai

your problem, Mateo. You don't think. You gamble, you li

shame flickering

've outdone yourself. I made a deal with Carbone to save your sorry ass,

, his eyes wide. "What?

ecause I didn't have a choice. It was either that or let

s expression desperate. "I'll

've done enough. The only thing you're going to d

ateo whispered, his vo

inging her eyes. "Sorry does

Sophia turned away, heading to her room without another word. She need

her like a crushing tide. Tomorrow, her life would no longer be her own. An

Car

r mind, a dark promis