Chapter 48: Several positions

I unlocked the door to my penthouse with Enzo behind me. He was updating me about the upcoming weapon exchange deal between some mafia lords when my sights fell on something on my couch.

I pressed my finger onto my lips, signaling to Enzo to keep quiet as I took light steps towards my fiery kitten. I knew it was her when I first saw the silhouette, but I wanted to be sure it was not my eyes playing tricks on me.

Did she decide to stay? The thought filled me with giddiness, making all my anger and thirst for bloodshed recede until it disappeared completely. I realized why Peter had been calling me, but I had not answered.

“Let's talk about the details later; you are dismissed,” I said in a low voice but loud enough for Enzo to hear. He nodded and retraced his steps and left silently, like he was just a gust of air. Enzo was one of my trusted trained assassins and was very capable. Coming and going like the wind, leaving no traces behind.

I must admit I didn't approach Alexa in the