Page 120 of Dope Boys: Most Wanted

“I like that. Happy New Year, gentleman.”

When Cree and Naji exited, Markus looked at Svyn’s giddiness over their faces.

Svyn pushed Markus back with both his fists in his shoulders, and Markus returned the gesture.

“I’m proud of you, nigga. The north is yours.”

“No, the north is ours,” Markus spoke. “You been with me since the beginning. You’ve been real. I need you to be the face, and I need you to put Rich as your eyes and ears. Before it gets to me, it goes through you. The shit is real now.”

“It’s been real, and it’s been on you. You just had to get here. Welcome to the top dope boy,” Svyn spoke, pulling Markus into a brotherly embrace. “Love you, nigga.”

“Love you, nigga.” They released one another, and Markus continued. “I’m getting my lady out of here. I’d like to have her in my bed before the year comes in.”

“Heard that,” Svyn laughed. “I’m right behind you with Nia.”

When Markus arrived home with Reign, she stood behind him, arms wrapped around his waist. “How does it feel?”

“Feels like I’m right where I need to be.”

She kissed the center of his back. “I got you back forever.”

The end