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Tugging my suit jacket, I straighten my tie. Then I twirl the ring on my finger and wait.
The engines of five SUVs roar towards me.
I hold up my hands and walk towards them, dropping to my knees on the ground.
I keep my eyes pinned on the car in the center. I know that bitch is in there, so I give her my best grin.
The car door slams and three masked men run towards me, training their barrels to my head.
“Is this really necessary?” I mock.“You want an empire, Maria? I’ll give you mine if you ask nicely,” I shout towards the middle vehicle.
That will get her.She might want revenge, but she’s also greedy. I’m betting on the fact she’s trying to get power and prove to her dad that she’s worthy. It’s the only thing I can use to my advantage. I lived with her long enough to know her weakness.
One of the men puts his hand to his earpiece, and he nods.
Grabbing me by the collar, the gun is now pressed against my temple as he drags me to the SUV.
“We’re going to have so much fun, Luca,” Maria purrs, making my skin crawl.
“I can’t wait,” I mutter.
Something sharp jabs into my neck. “What the hell?” I squeeze my eyes shut. Of course she’s drugging me.
“You bitch,” I hiss as everything starts to blur into one. Her cackle is the only thing I can hear before the world goes black.
CHAPTEREIGHTY-FOUR
rosa
My rib cage burns as Keller's massive arm crushes me against him, racing us through the streets.
I jolt as he comes to a sudden stop, and I peek out of one eye. All I see is dull brick walls on either side of me.
He bends and puts me down on my shaky legs.“I need to make a call.”
“Is Luca going to be okay, Keller? Are they going to kill him?”
My chest starts to heave. I can’t lose him.
His strong hands clamp down on my biceps. I stare up into his dark eyes. He might think he hides it, but he’s scared.
“Honestly, Rosa, I don’t know. All I know is, I promised him I’d keep you safe. We focus on that first. We will do everything we can to bring him back to you. I just need you to keep it together.”
“He can’t die, Keller. I-I–.”Choking on my words, he pulls me into his side.
“Shh, Rosa. Luca is a clever guy. And tough as nails. He grew up fighting for his life. He won’t stop now. Especially not now that he has everything to lose.”
He slips out his phone and brings it to his ear, still wrapping me tight. Enough to keep my rising panic at bay for now.
“Frankie. We have a big problem. They’ve taken Luca.”
I can’t make out the words, but I can hear the shouting on the other end.
“She’s with me. She’s safe. I need you and Grayson to come get us. Get Enzo to source my location. I’ll keep us moving, bring the armored truck.”He cuts the call.
“Rosa, we gotta move.”
Before I can agree, he bends and scoops me up again.
