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“I want Daniella.”
Romano smiles at him. “Unfortunately, plans have changed, Little D’Angelo.”
“Of course.” Christian smirks. “My father used to say he never met a Santos that was capable of keeping their word.”
“Your father was a smart man,” Romano drawls.
“He was, and I’m my father’s son. You really think I would have walked in here without a plan?”
“Of course not. But I’ve got a plan of my own.”
“Yes, I’m aware. When you kidnapped Daniella, my first thought was that surely you wouldn’t be so stupid. Taking a woman in my family would lead to a gang war, and your finances are already struggling. It would have been a war you would have lost. Which means you’ve got someone backing you. Someone powerful. And it’s not that fucking waste of space,” he says, pointing at Richardson, who immediately frowns and reaches for the gun in his holster.
Christian had better get to the point fast or he’s going to get shot.
“The police commissioner. I have to say, I was impressed you managed to buy him over. But I’m a D’Angelo and I’m afraid I offered an even better price.”
For the first time, Romano’s bravado falters. “What?”
“I’m afraid those reinforcements you’re expecting won’t be coming, Romano. Surrender.”
Christian’s words are punctuated by the door bursting open. Several men file in holding guns and knives. Carlo’s right in the lead, his eyes meeting mine. The relief I see there warms my heart. We might not be close, but he cares about me too. He takes his place behind his brother.
Romano’s next words are less confident, “Well played, D’Angelo. But what makes you think I won’t ask my man to shoot your pretty fiancée?” Christian’s eyes flicker to meet mine. “You’re going to kill me regardless.”
“Because I’m not going to kill you.”
My eyes widen at that. Even Romano’s surprised.
“Desantos has been in New York just as long as D’Angelos. If I kill you, that name disappears, and I’m not interested in wiping out an entire empire because their boss is fucking stupid.”
“So what’s your plan?”
Christian smiles. “I was going to ask you to join me. If you’re interested.”
The air in the room chills. Romano doesn’t say a word for several seconds. “An immersion. You won’t wipe us out but you’ll wipe out our name.”
“Exactly. This is the only way the gang survives, Romano. Like I said, Desantos has been in New York for as long as D’Angelos. Make the right decision, you don’t want to ruin your family due to pride.”
Several seconds tick by. Romano clenches and unclenches his fist.
“You’ll guarantee my safety?”
Christian nods. “I won’t touch a hair on your head.”
“Fine. You have a deal.”
Both men shake hands. Romano gestures for the man holding me to let me go. Christian walks toward me immediately. I’m the only one that hears his sigh of relief as he pulls me into his arms. And I’m the only person that feels his hand shake as he runs it through my hair.
“Fuck,tesoro,” he whispers against my ear.
“Excellent diplomatic skills, babe,” I tell him.
He laughs softly before pulling away to look me in the eye. “Who did that?” he asks, his expression darkening.
My mouth is bitter as I reply, “Richardson.”
Christian doesn’t even blink. He pulls a pistol from his jacket andpop. The gunshot reverberates off the walls and rings in my ears. Everything but my heart goes still. I watch as Richardson slumps to the floor. A chill passes through me when Christian puts the pistol away without a flicker of emotion.
