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I was confused.
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As I steppedout onto the streets of New York, the cold wind biting at my flesh, I felt torn. My gut was in knots. My mind was jumbled.
I had no idea where to go or who to talk to.
The city that once felt like home now seemed different.
I trusted no one.
I doubted everything.
Even as a detective, I didn’t feel quite this much hopelessness. In my city. In my family.
In myself.
My father was apparently a crazy, power-hungry don — and as ruthless as they came.
The towering buildings cast long shadows over me as I walked with my arm clutched tightly to my body.
I had no idea what to do.
I had no plan, no path to follow.
I was adrift, caught between whatever the hell I felt for Luca and my father and my duty as a police officer.
The choice in front of me was daunting.
I walked aimlessly that night.
The honking of cars, the chatter of passersby, the neon signs illuminating the streets — all of it was there, I knew that it was, but I didn’t notice it.
Each step I took felt heavy with the weight of my decisions.
Where could I go? Who could I trust? What would I do?
The city lights illuminated the streets, painting the sidewalks with a glow that did nothing to ease me.
33
LUCA
“You let her go?!”Enzo snapped beside me as I continued to slam back shot after shot at the bar. “Are you fucking mental!? And since when can we afford to send our soldiers out to be fuckin’ babysitters?!”
I shook my head. “This is the only time I’ll warn you.”
“Brother,” Dimitri scowled behind me. “Look at me.” His tone was serious. Angry.
I turned to face him, holding onto the bar to steady myself. “She won’t do anything about it,” I slurred.
Dimitri crossed his arms. “Oh yeah?” He mused. “You think she owes you anything?” He leaned close to me, his tongue dripping with venom. “You think kidnapping her and screwing her brains out is going to somehow sway her to give up being a cop?”
My fingernails dug into the palms of my hands as I balled my fists. My jaw clenched as I looked at him. I wanted to punch him in the face.
Just as soon as I stood, the bar doors blasted open.
Our heads snapped toward an imposing figure stepping over the threshold.
