The Wrath of Cain (The Syndicate, #1)(74)

“How could you go along with something like this? Same goes for you, Stephano.”

“Relax, Calla. You won’t be in any type of danger. Alina doesn’t even have a relationship with her father. They’ve been estranged since she was a child. She wants nothing to do with him. Do you honestly think I would agree to put my wife’s life in danger?”

I rub my temples, staring down at my coffee cup and wishing to God I had something stronger to pour in it.

“What exactly is it you want me to do?”

“She lives with my daughter on the upper east side,” Stephano chimes in. “I’ve invited both girls to have lunch with you and me tomorrow. It’s simple, really. We’re at lunch, and along comes your husband and cousin. You see, we have it all worked out.”

Stefano and his damn accent. I don’t like it anymore, or this idea. Not one bit.

“You said ‘befriend’ her. I wouldn’t exactly call her my bestie after one lunch.”

“You let me take care of the rest. You just be there tomorrow. Feel her out for me before we arrive,” Roan says.

“Fine. Just this once. I really hope you know what you’re doing.”

“I know exactly what I’m doing. If my brother is still hung up on her like rumors say, then my guess is, he knows she’s back in the country.”

“You’re putting her in danger, Roan,” I whisper.

“She’ll be in even more danger if my brother gets to her first!”




Acknowledgments


To Shane. My Hero.

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To Skye Turner. You and I were at the right place at the right time.

To Kate Benson. How many times have you saved my ass? More times than I can count. I love you so damn hard, woman!

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