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“Those new Italian fuckers in town are gunning for the Kings.”
I roll my eyes, adding in a dramatic yawn. “That’s not new information, Feng. And what do you care anyway? Why would you help me?”
“I talked to my uncle, and he told me about the deal you struck. It’s better than the one I got going with them.”
Merda. My two enemies joining forces is the last thing I need right now. “I’m going to need you to be more specific.”
“The Geminis approached me a few months ago, right after Luca left town and you took over. They’ve been paying me to fuck with your business, to keep you busy. But to be honest, I don’t like being under the Italian mafia’s thumb, and I’m bored.”
Pieces of the puzzle slide into place, and I want to smack myself for being so blind. I’d been so busy taking out the Red Dragons two at a time, the Geminis had slipped right by.
“Honestly, the deal you made with my uncle to divide up the southern territory of Manhattan is much more lucrative, so here I am.”
“And what do you want exactly out of this truce?”
“Same deal as my uncle.”
Immunity and a bigger piece of the Manhattan pie.
“And you won’t retaliate for all those Red Dragon lives lost?”
He shrugs. “They were just foot soldiers; they’re a dime a dozen.”
I hated the idea of it, but having Jianjun and eventually Feng, when he takes his uncle’s place, as allies could come in handy especially with this new shit going down.
“If you really want to make amends,” he adds, “you can wire money to each of the dead dragons’ family members.”
Fuck … that sounds like something Luca would do.
“And in return, you’ll rescind the bounties on my brother and his fiancée?”
“Sure.”
“And that’s it, we’re even?” This seems way too good to be true.
“That’s right,capo. Truth is, I don’t like this new Gemini asshole. I can’t stand you either, but Luca, he’s not the worst to deal with.”
Even the fucking Triad worships the ground my little brother walks on. I can’t say I’m surprised.
“Then untie me and we’ll shake on it, like real men.”
Feng ticks his head at one of the Red Dragons at his side, and the guy reveals a small metal key from his pocket. He creeps over and unlocks both sets of handcuffs. Feng is either the stupidest person ever, or he’s really serious about this deal.
Rubbing my sore wrists, I stand and glare at the man who turned my life upside down in the last few weeks. If he hadn’t instituted that bounty on my brother’s head, I never would’ve taken back the throne, never would’ve met Rose, never would’ve truly lived.
I hold out my hand and toss Feng a grin. “Come here, you motherfucker, let’s shake on it.”
Feng takes my hand, and I jerk him into a hug. The guy freezes and half of his men pull out their guns. A wicked laugh rumbles my chest as I finally release him. “Relax, we’re all friends now, right?”
He eyes me like I’ve lost my mind and the truth is, I probably have a little. But he finally nods.
“I’ll let you know when my little brother is back in town. For now, if you hear anything useful about our mutual friends, the Geminis, let me know.”
“Will do, capo.” He shoots me a toothy grin, then spins toward the exit with his men trailing a few paces behind.
Well, this is exactly the opposite of what I expected to happen today.Cazzo,Rose. My thoughts fly back to before I was snatched. Searching my pockets, I find my phone. Those idiots hadn’t even taken it off me. I scan the screen, and the punishing weight in my chest dissipates.
Rose:I’m fine, D. I just miss you. What’s going on? You sounded really worried. Also, when are you coming home? I’m bored and horny as fuck.
