Beautiful Prey 5: The Storm Series - BWWM Romance by Phoenix Daniels

Author:Phoenix Daniels [Daniels, Phoenix]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Jessica Watkins Presents
Published: 2021-08-14T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

LUCA

Luca caught up with Francis in the hall and grabbed him by the elbow. “You’re getting married!” Luca exclaimed, clapping his cousin on the shoulders. “Congratulations, cugino!”

“Grazie.” Francis thanked him with a wide grin.

“I almost gave up hope,” Luca joked.

“Me too,” Francis agreed with a chuckle.

Luca was happy for his cousin. Francis was no hound, yet he didn’t seem all that eager to settle down. He had been with his share of women, but none seemed particularly that important to him. Francis didn’t trust women. He’d said it on many occasions. So, Tracy must’ve displayed a sense of trustworthiness that made him feel secure enough to want to spend the rest of his life with her.

“I brought some of that cognac from France you like. How about we celebrate your engagement on the patio?”

“That sounds like a proper celebration, cugino.”

Francis’ demeanor was jovial like that of a man who had secured true love. Luca wrapped him in an embrace and kissed his cousin’s cheek.

“Ahh, I’ll grab it and meet you there.”

Francis hugged him and slapped him affectionately on his back. “Si, molto buono. I’ll be there.”

Luca released his cousin and turned back down the hall. He was on his way to retrieve the cognac from the SUV where he’d stored it. As far as he knew, the vehicle was parked in the carport on the side of the house, so he took the hall that led to a side door.

“Capo.”

Lorenzo's voice halted his steps. He turned around just as he approached.

“We have a problem,” Lorenzo warned.

Luca sighed. “This is not the time for problems.”

With a furrowed brow, Lorenzo sighed regretfully. “And yet, we have a problem,” he reiterated.

“What is it?”

“I got a call from Kamal Abasi.”

A call from their Turkish connection to Syria couldn’t be good. They were scheduled to deliver the American shipment in a week. Luca didn’t need any complications that would put his cousin’s wife back in jail.

“The problem?” Luca inquired.

“It appears that we’ve made a new enemy. Abasi received a threat from the Iranians, a threat that included us.”

Luca pushed his fingers through his hair and blew out a breath of frustration. Although they always knew selling arms to the Syrian rebels could anger several parties involved, the last thing their family needed was a war with the Iranians.

“Get in touch with Angel Medina. Tell him to get to Chicago right away.”

“Si, capo,” Lorenzo submitted with a nod. He walked away, presumably to carry out Luca’s request. Angel Medina might be the solution to their problem. If he smuggled the weapons in by way of the Mediterranean Sea, that might get the Iranians off their asses.

Luca returned to his mission of retrieving the French cognac. He knew he had to discuss the issue with Francis, but he wouldn’t be discussing it this night. Tonight, was for celebrating and that’s what they were going to do. Luca would save the Syrians, Turks, and the Iranians for another day.

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