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Following the stranger out to a black Mercedes, he opens the door for me, and I slide into the backseat. He gets into the driver’s seat and starts driving, destination unknown. I don’t bother asking where we’re going because I’d likely be met with silence. We pull up to a mansion in the mountains. The gates open, telling me someone is watching from inside.
He comes and opens my door after parking, “Do not try anything stupid. You will be shot on sight.”
We walk up the three steps to the front door, and it opens. An armed guard glances at me, “Hands up against the wall.”
I do as instructed, and he adds, “Spread your legs.”
Sighing, I do that too.
He pats me down, “Any weapons?”
“No.”
Once he’s satisfied, he says, “You may go in. Mr. DeLuca is expecting you.”
I try not to chuckle. Of course, he’s expecting me since he threatened to kill my girl if I didn’t agree to come here tonight. DeLuca is in the sitting room with a whiskey in his hand.
“Nash Lexington, have a seat.”
I take a seat in the chair across from him, taking in his dark features, dark brown hair, dark eyes and tattoo’s all the way to his fingers. He’s wearing an expensive black suit with a large silver watch on his wrist. He looks as threatening as I’ve heard that he is.
“You’ve been busy since being released from prison.”
I tilt my head, not understanding what he’s referring to, “Why am I here, sir?”
I go the respectful route since there are two-armed guards behind me. I’m not an idiot. I don’t stand a chance against two men with weapons.
“Straight to the point I see. I like that.”
He crosses his right leg over his left and takes a swallow of his whiskey, “You’ve created somewhat of a problem for me.”
Raising an eyebrow at him, I say, “I don’t know what you mean. I have had nothing to do with drugs since the night I was arrested fifteen years ago.”
He nods, “Yes. I know. But you’ve taken up murder as your new hobby.”
I’ve only murdered one person, so it’s easy to figure out who this is about.
“Matteo made me a great deal of money. Thanks to you, I’m down the best distributor I had. It’s okay though, I’m not mad. He was a pain in the ass and you’re going to rectify this situation.”
“Exactly how will I do that? I can’t bring dead men back to life.”
He chuckles, “I think I really do like you. You’re funny.”
I sigh, “Thanks, I strive to be likable.”
He laughs again, “You’ll take Matteo’s job.”
Shaking my head, I glare at him, “No. I was never a dealer even before. I sure as hell am not doing it now.”
DeLuca rubs the stubble on his chin, “I accept your refusal.”
I rise from the chair, “I’m glad we have an understanding.”
He nods, “We do. It’s unfortunate about the girl though.”
My eyes snap to his, “What?”
“Don’t worry. I won’t make you watch. My men will take her before you get back to her. They are waiting outside the gallery for my word. Sweet little Ivy’s body will never be found. Her parents, your parents will never get closure, but it’s better than seeing what she will be put through.”
