Love Stolen (Crime Kings Book 9) by Gordon May

Author:Gordon, May [Gordon, May]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2020-06-19T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

Luka- Three weeks later…

Roberto may not have a plethora of men to choose from, but those he does have been attacking almost every area I’m involved in. He, however, has gone underground to hide like the pissant he is while he’s crew does all the work. Typical MO for him.

As the outsiders, so to speak, from the others, Smith, Boden, and I have grown close. So much so that Smith showed up out of the blue, claiming he had other business here to attend to. With me still wanting to remain near Maya, I’ve continued working from home. Since it’s what he does, I can’t resist asking, "Who you killing?" Smith is a shadow, his name whispered along the likes of the boogeyman. With his skill set in such demand, he requests and receives a very lucrative fee.

He stares at me, then gives his standard response to this question, "Top secret." And, as always, it annoys me because you’ll never get more than he’s willing to divulge.

"Will it affect my organization?" He assures me it won’t, adding with a shrug my country is overpopulated. Subtlety never my strong suit, I ask, "You taking Roberto out for me?"

Rolling his eyes, Smith crosses his arms and states, "I don’t understand why you fuckers do this." When I ask what he’s talking about, he explains, "Risk everything for a woman. In your position, war is a hassle you don’t need."

"Tell me something I don't know," I mumble. "I love Maya."

"And?"

"She's worth it. Fuck him if he thinks he can pressure me into giving her up." A drawn-out sigh leaves him right before he shakes his head in disappointment. I can't wait until he meets his one. I’m going to laugh my ass off at the lengths he’ll go to in order to protect her. I once more ask if he’ll handle it for me.

"It’ll cost you." Of that I had no doubt, though he didn't charge me for Boris, he did ask for a favor in exchange, which he hasn't cashed in yet. Then again, I’m not sure if myself or Griffin are granting it, so he might have.

"Whatever it takes. I just need him gone."

"Do you have a plan? You can't just take out a mafia leader and ride out the downfall."

"Why not? He killed his own brother to rule. I figure his nephew, Lorenzo, can take the reins."

"Does he know that?"

"Not yet,” I admit. “But he'll agree as it’ll mean his uncle is dead." Following that, we move to other subjects, including the kings, my sister, and even how Boden, just as anti-social as Smith and seeming to be his only friend as well, is doing in New Orleans. Smith prefers to play his cards close to the vest while gathering as much information as possible. Maya calling my name captures my attention and I glance up to see her standing in the doorway. I stand and join her, greeting her with a kiss. This time with her has been perfect, cementing my belief that she belongs here, with me.

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