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“Family headquarters.”
Renata nods but doesn’t offer much. She’s focused on the driver. I can’t see him from here, but everything looks legit. That’s our car. He’s standing in front of us, as is protocol.
I take our bags, and this time, she doesn’t argue with me about it.
Good. I just want to get home. Back to safety, where I can drill down security and make sure she’s safe again.
“Who’s back at the house now?”
“My mother and sister, I know that, but I’m not so sure about my other brothers. We’ll have a meeting this morning and decide what’s next.”
The driver approaches. “Welcome home, sir. Ma’am. May I help you with your bags?”
“I’ve got them,” I tell him. He should know that.
Renata shakes her head and gives the driver a curious look, not meeting my eyes. “Were you already given the location of the safe house by security?”
We aren’t going to?—
“Yes, all set, ma’am. Your location is secure.”
Renata smiles sweetly. “Perfect.” She turns to face me and beckons for me to come closer. Her sweet, warm breath on my cheek, she whispers, “He’s not your driver.”
I whisper in her ear, “No shit. I’m going to kiss you like we’re in love, then pull my gun. You dive for cover. Do not fuck around.”
She nods.
I kiss her cheek, her soft, sweet skin to my lips like honeyed butter.
I want her.
I want all of her. It’s like the first hit of an addict. One taste, one touch of Renata Carerra, and I need more.
With reluctance, I pull away, my weapon drawn.
The driver takes one look at me and dives into the driver’s seat. I pull the trigger.
Glass shatters as he peels away. Adrenaline courses through my veins as I toss Renata my phone. “Call Mikhail, get eyes on him!” I shout as I chase after the vehicle. I shoot again and again, hitting one tire, but the exit is so close, he turns sharply, and all I see behind him is a cloud of dust.
“Mikhail?” Renata’s eyes are wide beside me.
“Who are you, and where the fuck is my brother?” Mikhail thunders.
“I’m here,” I shout so he can hear me. “I had Renata call you. Our driver was replaced by someone and he tried to kill us. I tried to get him, but he got away. We need eyes on him.”
“Aria, did you get that?” Mikhail asks his wife. With Aria’s skills, she can find anyone, anywhere, anytime.
“On it. We’ve got a drone on Seventh, and I can tap into the security cams on the interstate in one… two…Come to Mama, baby.”
I look wildly around the parking lot. I need to get her the fuck out of here immediately.
“We need a car.”
“Viktor’s ten minutes out. Keep her covered until then, Ollie.”
Renata frowns. “Wish I had a gun too.”
“There’s no fucking way I’d give you a gun.”
