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Kent just laughs and sits back in his chair, shaking his head. Whatever. At least he knows, now, what’s going on. The city’s taking him down as an example – pinning some other boss’s dirty work on him in an exchange for information. Damn it. He was going down for more than what he actually…

“Seriously,” Janeen says, surprising him so that he snaps his eyes up to hers. “Cut it with the word shit, okay?” They’re all still laughing when the glass door slides open. “Hey,” Fay says, stepping outside and pushing it closed behind her. “What’s so funny?” “We’re deciding what to name the baby,” Janeen says, patting…

“Yes,” I sigh, placing my hand low on my stomach. “I’m sure motherhood will open many doors for me. Do you ever regret it, Natalia? Not having children?” Daniel subtly elbows me but I don’t feel any guilt as I see the smile fall from her face. Screw her, I think, hoping she reads it…

But for once, I am not shy or demure. I am just determined, to the ends of me, to fight for him. As he would for me. “You’re either with me or you’re not,” I say quietly. And when I look up again, both Janeen and Daniel each nod their agreement. And I nod back,…

â??He got arrested,â? Daniel says, deciding not to deny it and taking a sip from his coffee. â??As part of the raid.â? â??So youâ??re both nerds who are into mafia bad boys,â? Janeen says with a wide, delighted grin, laughing and looking between us as she crosses her arms. â??Makes sense why youâ??re engaged to…

Janeen bursts into a stuttering little laugh. “Oh dad,” she says, putting a hand on his shoulder and grinning around at us, enjoying every moment of this. “You don’t even know the half of it –” “Janeen,” I growl, swatting at her, but she evades me and loops her arm in dad’s. “Come on,” she…

About half an hour later, Janeen, Daniel and I are again gathered on the back deck. I’m showered and dressed more somberly now – though by no means formally – in jeans and a black top. I make a mental note to order some serious clothes online and get them rushed to the house. My…

Marco looks around, confused. “What?” he murmurs, but Kent just shakes his head, listening carefully, as hard as he can. There’s movement outside – Kent’s eyes flick to the window, where he sees dark figures running across the lawn, keeping low to avoid being seen. Men in black tactical gear – a swat team. They’re…

“Did he?” Janeen asks, her eyebrows going up. “I mean, how –” “He’s the reason Kent was arrested, Janeen,” I say to her through gritted teeth. I mean – it’s not really her fault, how would she know this? But still, I’m frustrated. “He set it all up! Ivan is behind all of this –”…

“No,” Ivan says, rueful. “Though that was not my choice.” He takes a step forward, his muscles going tense as he raises the gun towards Daniel’s face. “Are you going to do something stupid, Lippert? Because if you do, I’ll shoot you now and get it over with.” “I’m not,” Daniel spits out at him,…