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He shakes his head. I can smell his fear. The worst part is that I can see in his eyes that he’s lying to me.
He’s the same weasel who used to steal Luca’s shipments for my brother, who enabled Rosa’s habit.
I pull him to his feet. His two men step towards me, so I aim my gun at the one on the left.
“Unless you both want to be floating in that fucking river with your friend here, I suggest you sit down.”
I flick off the safety, and they step back.
I turn to Grayson and his new helpers, Jax and Kai, who are on either side of the door with their arms folded across their chests.
“Jax, Kai, go help the guys loading up the warehouse. We can’t trust them.”
“Got it, boss.” Jax salutes me and waltzes out, tugging on his leather jacket. Kai, as always, follows behind his friend.
I drag Carlos across the desk, and he digs his feet in as I take him outside. His hands paw at my forearm the closer we get to the water.
“Please, sir, it won't happen again.”
Weak, pathetic excuse for a man. Wrapping my fingers around his throat, I squeeze.
“Don’t beg me for your life.”
I let go, and he falls to the ground, holding his neck and gasping for air. As I go to retrieve my knife, I spot a shine coming off one of the windows at the entrance. I squint to get a better look.
A little black Porsche.I have only a single guess who it could be.
What are you doing here, detective?
I lift myself off him and pat down my suit.
“Grayson, take him back inside and finish the job there. Don’t leave the warehouse until I say so.”
He grunts in response and grabs Carlos, dragging the begging man behind him across the ground.
My arms cross over my chest. The screams ringing in my ears make a smirk twitch on my lips. I’m itching to get back in there and join the fun, but instead, I find myself in a silent battle with Zara. Of course, I know it’s her. I know everything about the woman that I need to.
That defiance in her eyes at the station, her threats. There was no doubt she wasn’t going to leave this.
I’ve never been challenged by a woman before. It’s exciting. I just wonder how far I can push her. So, I take my gun from the holster and aim it right at her windshield.
I bet she’s biting that bottom lip, gripping her hands on the steering wheel, watching me.
She hasn’t driven away. Impressive. Most people would have when a crazed man points a pistol at their car.
She really does need to leave, though. I can’t have her or anyone getting in my way of ending Romano. Not the commissioner, the cops, and certainly not Zara.
I switch my aim slightly to the left, to the brick wall next to her car, and fire. The headlights come on and the engine roars to life. Running a hand through my hair, I watch as she erratically drives out of the lot. I don’t know whether I’m pissed off or turned on by her bravery.
If she wants to play games with me, she better brace herself.
“Who was that?” Grayson asks, dropping Carlos’s dead body on the floor. Jax and Kai are doing the same with one of the goons nearby. I look down and my nose wrinkles as my new loafers are spattered with blood.
“No one of concern, G. I’ll deal with it.”
He looks like he’s about to say something, but his mouth clamps shut and his lips thin.
Pulling out my lapel, I slide my Glock back into the holster under my arm. “Once you’ve discarded the bodies, meet me at my place. Bring Keller.”
