Chapter 69 To Be Sure

Rocky Ace De Luna POV

“No,” Montero agreed, looking the older man in the eye. “But it is for you to decide. This isn’t the way we do things.”

“I’ll admit, killing a young woman isn’t ideal.”

“Not just a young woman, Don Gregorio,” I said. “His kin. His sister. I thought the organization had some principles.”

“Let me ask you something,” Gregorio said, his eyes sharp. “You’ve been in Bernardino’s family for what? Fifteen years? When was the last time you heard a Don got whacked for breaking the rules?”

His question had me thinking for several seconds. Montero and I looked at each other, an ugly truth setting in. Judging by my friend’s demeanor, he couldn’t think of an example any more than I could.

“Never,” I murmured, pursing my lips.

“So, you realize the position you’re putting me in,” Gregorio went on, bringing his gaze to Montero first, and then, to me.

“He’s dangerous,” Montero said. “When he doesn’t follow the rules, he puts us all at risk.”

“Quit blowing smoke up my ass,” Gregori