Total pages in book: 101
Estimated words: 96808 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 484(@200wpm)___ 387(@250wpm)___ 323(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 96808 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 484(@200wpm)___ 387(@250wpm)___ 323(@300wpm)
Inhaling deep. I close my eyes and picture her face. Just this morning, we were making love.
I took my time with her to remind her how precious she is to me. Even though I didn’t think it possible, I love her more than I did when she said I do.
“What have they done to you, baby? Where are you?”
Determination fills me; I’m going to find her and get her back. Then I’m going to destroy everyone involved. There will be no mercy.
CHAPTER 44
Not the Plan
Mason
“You did good, bro,” Lorcan croons.
I don’t reply. This wasn’t the plan. Not the plan I was a part of.
I didn’t know Lorcan had followed me to the marketplace where Oni was shopping. I had gone to talk to her. I hadn’t decided whether or not I would warn her about Lorcan’s plans for Rico.
I wanted to know if she’s happy. It seems like she is. If she told me to my face that she is truly happy, I would have warned her about my brother and his plans.
However, Lorcan followed me and knocked Oni unconscious before snatching her. The asshole didn’t even give me time to think. He rushed right to the airport, where Romano’s plane was waiting to bring us back to New York.
“This was a mistake. We need to drop her back where she belongs and get the fuck out of here,” I hiss.
“Shut the fuck up, you pussy. Romano is paying us top dollar for her to be out of the picture.”
“What?”
This can’t be his fucking plan. My head is about to explode. I should have known not to trust him.
“Do you see this place? We’re in the big leagues now. All we have to do is hold her here until they tell us what they want done with her.”
“Lorcan, this is crazy. You just kidnapped her from another country. How long do you think we’ll be able to hide out here before he comes for her? Why hasn’t she woken up yet? Fuck, how did I get involved in this?”
“Why the fuck do you care whether she’s awake or not? Are you forgetting what this is all about?”
“I’ve never understood what any of this is about. For ten years, you’ve been ranting about getting back at everyone. How the fuck does this help you do that?”
“Boys, boys, boys.”
I freeze and look to the doorway. I think I’m going to be sick. This crazy bitch is as off as Lorcan is.
I figured that out from the first time I met her. She has it out for Oni as much as Lorcan does. If you ask me, Lorcan is pissed because he can’t have Oni, and this crazy bitch is out of her mind because she can’t have Rico Gallo.
“You should look happier to see me. After all, I talked my father into bankrolling all of this for you. Did you get her?”
I look to Lorcan in confusion. Rico was supposed to be our target. What’s she talking about?
“We have her. She’s upstairs.”
“I want to see her.”
Lorcan frowns. I get the feeling he wasn’t planning on handing over Oni this soon. I need to figure something out fast.
My brother storms from the room with Alyissa Romano following behind him. I rush to catch up before the two do something I can’t fix.
When we enter the room, Oni is wide awake. Lorcan restrained her arms and legs. I think that’s a good thing. The look in her eyes says she would try to kill us all with her bare hands.
Alyissa grabs Oni by the hair and tugs her head back. This is a mistake. They are only fueling the fire.
“I’ve found you, bitch. This time, nothing will save you. You have nowhere else to run. With you out of the way, I will finally get what I deserve.”
“You’re delusional. Where have I been running? You weren’t looking too hard to find me. I’m never hard to find.
“Don’t you mean you’ve been running from me? Daddy sent you away as soon as your big mouth got my attention. I’m still going to kill you, just like I promised these two assholes’ father I would take care of them. You’re all going to die.”
“Ugh, knock her out. Fucking nuisance. What does he see in her?” Alyissa huffs. “When you’re done, come downstairs. I want to talk about what’s next.”
I groan. This is ridiculous. Alyissa had a husband of her own; she’s just pissed he went bankrupt and they divorced.
Rico, meanwhile, has only gotten wealthier and is still married to Oni. It’s all she talked about when I first met her.
Her father holds a grudge because he couldn’t use the Gallos the way he wanted, so he entertains his spoiled daughter’s hatred and desire for revenge.
“I’ll be there in a bit,” Lorcan says.
Alyissa walks out. I don’t take my eyes off Lorcan. He’s looking at Oni with his eyes full of lust.