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For some reason, that excited me.
There was nothing for her to find. I’d had a few shady connections back when I’d first started out, but I was all legitimate now.
The lovely agent was on a mission, but I was the wrong target. I smiled. I was going to enjoy tangling with her, though.
“You guys done?” a deep voice called out.
I glanced over and saw our brother Colton striding in. He lived in a converted warehouse not far away. The only person missing was our fifth brother, Dante. I knew he’d be busy at his nightclub, Ember. Friday nights were always packed.
“What are you doing here?” Beau asked.
Since Colton had hooked up with his office manager, and fallen in love, it wasn’t often we saw him out and about on his own. Plus, his seven-year-old daughter, Daisy, also kept him busy.
“Girls’ night.” He scowled. “Macy and Daisy kicked me out. They’re painting their toenails and watching Disney movies.” He winced, then held up a bottle of whiskey.
Beau nodded. “I’ll get us some glasses.”
“How’s the bounty hunting business going this week?” Reath asked.
Colt grunted. “Nothing too challenging.”
Colt often got called up to chase some pretty bad criminals, all around the country. But in between, he did local jobs that kept him closer to home. Especially since Macy had bowled him over.
Beau returned with the glasses, and I listened to my brothers talk. I’d started my life with nothing. I’d been a hungry nobody that not a single person had cared about. My life had changed when I’d met these men.
We’d been five angry teenagers in foster care, getting beaten up by the world. But together, we’d made a better life for ourselves. I’d built my businesses and wealth with fierce determination. I’d vowed to never be hungry again, to never again wear threadbare hand-me-down clothes. To never again have no options.
My brothers had helped me every step of the way. They always had my back.
I wondered if London had that. Someone or something in her past had hurt her. Something was definitely driving her.
I took a glass from Beau, holding it up as Colt poured the whiskey. “Remember we have the charity event tomorrow night at The Rooftop.”
Beau groaned.
“It’s showcasing local producers.” I elbowed him. “There will be all sorts of whiskeys, gins, and cocktails. You just have to come and drink.”
“And put on a monkey suit,” he grumbled.
“You survived weeks on end in deadly jungles,” I said. “I’m sure you can survive one night in a tux.” I eyed Colt. “How come you aren’t complaining?” Colt usually took grumpy to the next level.
Colt’s lips quirked. “Because it means my woman will wear a sexy dress. And probably something even sexier under it.”
“Lucky bastard,” Reath muttered.
I sipped my whiskey and savored the burn. It had an interesting touch of spice.
It reminded me of Agent London Coleman.
Smiling, I took another sip. Yes, whatever happened, I’d enjoy tangling with her.
Let the games begin.
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LONDON
The spreadsheets were starting to blur.
