The Ganglord's Girl

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ent from the others. That's all. All the ones he sent were 30 trying to pass as 22. You look like an i

e mission with this guy, but maybe I should trust hi

I. The question is what mak

me. Being here is the most surreal experience ever and I think reality hasn't sunk in yet for

gave to trust Devon and hi

ling the silence. "Believe me, that name may cost you your life. Did Devo

s that I had no idea. So this is what he's

trying to force things because you're of no use to us if you're dead, okay? Like the other girls are of no use to us anymore. Now look, we don't ever talk about our mission, and since we're 'cousins

decision and I wonder if this is why he was so hesitant and constantly asking me if I was sure. Hell, who am I

so hasty. It was to

my decision. If Jason managed to stay here for a year, it can't be that dangerous. Not that I think he

, serving drinks and

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l be living with me. You're my fucking cousin after all. We stick together now." After a beat, he curse

n't complain. This will be my new home for now. He carries my suitcase and when we get inside his apartment, I realize it's pretty small. It makes me nervous, having to live with a st

, it creaks. The bedroom is small and stuffy, but when I open the small window to let some air in, the heat becomes tolerable. I wasn't

e door and opens i

ere are

ou get there but change into something more presentable." He gestures at the old t-shirt

t new clothes but I don't think the money I have with me will be enough. I wear some sandals and I brush my hair out. For mak

n't you?" I follow him out of the apa

is the best d

anged into a black suit and his shoes are shiny. He looks like he's going to a w

wardrobe, and fast." He stares at my sanda