Deadly Affection

his relatively small ears, just a bit larger than a quarter, with one adorned by a discreet diamond piercing. It's a det

of green, meet mine. I divert my gaze, choosing to ignore hi

the bustling city life. I'm in New York for work, thoug

p. "I'm Jaden." Swipe, tips for a happy home. "You're quite reserved, Jamie typed. I get it; I tend to

e than I would like this early in the morning. I want

isn't it obvious I don'

he smiles. He doesn't look afraid,

s just making conversati

laugh. Not a chuckle or even a slight giggle. He starts to laugh hy

e a lot quieter, it would be a good excuse to miss the meeting. The only con would

a fucking cat

ok at someone's phon

g like you're watching the funniest thing in the fucking world."

hilarious." He swipes his phone t

a wei

citedly. "Here, l

ching flop videos with a stranger in the backs

ith the driver. While I don't witness the exact amount he hands over, the expressio

a final glance, accompanied by a w

that I've uttered something wildly amusing, provoking a laugh from him. His l

I'm going to say it: you look really good w

little to respond to. "Could you

y destination. It's just a few blocks away, allowing me to reach my designa

smisses my offer. "No need. Your companion

rse, h

t my boy

ss. It's the perfect place for an assassination company. I flash my I.D to the front desk. They d

ut run a hand over my bare neck. Not. Two days ago, I had a man pressed against an elevator door,

ve their own special job. The weaponry section settles on getting us our fun new toys. Intel, the peop

ag

ancers coming and going. I wish I was a freelancer, choosing whatever job I want. The Boss or he without a name wouldn't have such a tight grip over my i

to see you made it bac