The Mafia's Angel Ordeal.

ways seemed to know when it was time, jerking awake moments before the loud, obnoxious beeping could ring in my ears.

e chill from the air conditioning, the sting of the cold was brief.

to the pillow like it was her last lifeline. But that didn't last long. Her face shifted, turning toward me. I couldn't help but notice her slightly pa

ure Clayton wouldn't end up with her, as he was my dad's lackey and he would suffer her. My dad also knew better-this world works by strategy, not sentiment, and I was the best man to keep the marr

n. Everything about her made my body react, but I couldn't show her that side of me. Not yet. For now, I would protect her, and

inutes had passed without me re

screen-four from Elias, eight more from Andrew, and one from Clayton. Clayton calling just once-typical. He hated me. His emoti

him more than anyone. I clic

. Clayton's on a killing spree-he's killed six of our men, accusing them of working with the Regent and other gangs. The Sovereig

a move against us, and if the regent was involved, there would definitely be a clash in the

ng Allison in the process. She stirred, but I bare

t. My guns were also stashed in the warehouse they hit. I didn't know

as up, still groggy. "Good mo

ning," sh

ied curtly, headi

rror before hurrying back to my bedroom. Just as I reached the closet en

without a word an

"Did you sleep to death? Or has it been so long since

r my flight to hit Beverly Hills, but I'll make it in

ing to be pissed," Andrew sai

ll understand," I replied, sli

ack won't give up their information easil

said, endi

e eyes were on me, demanding answers I didn't know how to give. Part of me wanted to believe she didn't care if I l

t work. A meetin

urted out furiously. "I expected better from you. I didn't know some stupid meeting was m

clearly, I was wrong. I picked up the wallet and walked toward her. I didn't touch her. I c

come first." She turned away, but I grabbed her gently around her belly with my left arm and pulle

t my job entails. I promise you, you'll be fine

is this?" she asked, wi

atters," I repli

ay here? Doing what? Counting

h my men here, and my mai

g my hand away and walking hurriedly to grab her

come with me?" I stammered, no

oing back home, I

e was serious, but there was

u should at l

child?" She huffed. "I'll

choice, we left the room together, heading down to the foyer and the compound entrance, where a car was waiting.