Chapter 73

“You need more than guts to be a good gangster. You need ideas.”-UNKNOWN.

Jordan POV

~FLASHBACK~

"Star is here." The voice sounded like it came from a distance even though it was right here in the small device held close to my ear. My mouth dried up in an instant, and I glared down at a lean weight crushing on me. Melody dozed off in just a heartbeat.

Uneasiness trickled to the base of my spine before landing with an overwhelming weight.

"Jordan?" Mom called out in a weary tone. I searched for my voice and gulped.

"Still here," I said shuffling to get Melody off me and set her down on the recliner without waking her up. She stirred softly before mumbling something in her sleep. My ears could only make out the words "Little Jord." and an affectionate smile touched my lips. I pulled the covers up her lean body and walked off to a good distance, then stared back at my wife who was sleeping peacefully, utterly oblivious to the horror I just heard.

A shudder rolled down my spine.

"What the