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Beatrice’s POVWe’re in Flint’s office for the first time, and it’s quite a change from Nolan’s place. While Nolan’s space is all about those gray tones, Flint’s vibe leans towards deep blacks and blood reds. It’s not as spacious, either—no gym area here, but there’s a massive wooden table covered in city maps.Looking at their makeshift war table, I totally get why Flint wanted Nolan on his team. Their thought processes are like night and day. The strategies Nolan’s coming up with on the spot are pretty impressive. I can’t help but wonder if I could sway him to my side. Having someone like him backing me would definitely up my safety game.Flint’s rubbing his chin, focused on the main map while Nolan points out some weak spots in the Zhang organization. “I like that,” Flint says, then his gaze shifts to me. “You’re awfully quiet, Beatrice. It’s a bit unsettling. You usually have something to say.”I can’t help but smile a little as I walk around the table, my shoulder brushing agains
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Beatrice’s POVI've been at this for nearly two weeks now, checking in on everyone from the list, stopping by to see what deals are brewing, and trying to gauge how each person is reacting to the patriarch's death in the De Luca family. Nolan went over my names again and confirmed that Flint gave me some solid leads. Meanwhile, Nolan and Flint have been ramping up their war against the Zhang organization, messing with shipments and disrupting the transfer of women and kids. The Zhangs haven't managed to hit back effectively. When the De Luca brothers team up, they're a force to be reckoned with.As I walk into Nolan's office, I catch him mid-change, his shirt halfway pulled over his head as he moves from the treadmill to his desk. "What do you have for me?" he asks, pulling his shirt down and plopping into his chair. I throw some photos and notes onto his desk. "Not much yet. No one seems too broken up or too thrilled about the new leadership." What I keep to myself is their fear of
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Beatrice’s POVThe ride to The Corral is dead quiet. Every breath I take feels like it’s fueled by anger. I’m mad at them, but honestly, I’m more upset with myself. I’ve been so twisted in my thinking that I thought we were doing something noble by going to war with the Zhangs. We were supposed to be breaking the cycle, giving those women and kids a shot at a better life. But really, Nolan and Flint are just cashing in while those vulnerable people suffer.“So far,” Flint shifts in the backseat, and I brace myself for a comment I know I won’t like, “this is turning out to be a fantastic night. Thanks a lot for inviting me and Nolan, Beatrice. So generous of you.”“Shut up, Flint.” I stare out the front passenger window as the city lights dim. “You invited yourself.”“At some point, you’ll be grateful I did that.”“Not a chance.”“Leave her alone, Flint.”I catch Flint pointing at me from the corner of my eye. “She’s all worked up because she had some Robin Hood fantasy in her head. It
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Beatrice’s POVIt might look like I’m all in on the fight in the cage, but honestly, I’m not really absorbing any of it. Every now and then, Flint leans in to whisper some strategy, and I just nod, even though his words barely register. The anger inside me is like an endless pit, all aimed at Nolan. I know it’s not rational, but I can’t seem to rein it in. His face in the hallway, his role in trafficking women and children, and the way he’s so into the fight like it doesn’t matter at all—it's all just fueling my rage beneath the surface.Throughout the rounds, the bar staff swing by the front rows to take drink orders. The three of us down beer after beer, trying to wash away the tension with every gulp. When they finally haul the last beaten, bloodied guy out of the ring, Flint cheers for his betting skills, and I’m ready to call it a night. “Where’s my autograph from the champ? A selfie? Anything?” He grins at me, finishing off his beer. I trip a bit, and Nolan reaches around Fl
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Beatrice’s POVThe next morning, I wake up feeling sore all over. It’s that satisfying kind of soreness, the one you get after a night of pure enjoyment. After we returned to his room, we really took our time getting to know each other, letting loose all that tension that had been building for weeks. I reach out for Nolan, but the spot next to me is empty and chilly. That’s when it hits me—I’m alone in his room for the first time. I sit up and press my palm against my throbbing forehead. On the nightstand, I spot two aspirin and a glass of water. With this headache, I’m not really in the mood to rummage through his stuff. I try not to think about why I’m hesitant to snoop right now. Tomorrow, I’ll get my act together. For today, I’ll just deal with the pounding in my head. There’s a note next to the aspirin that says "basement" in Nolan’s handwriting.With a sigh, I grab the pills and wash them down with the lukewarm water. He must have been gone for a while. I throw off the covers a
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Beatrice’s POVEach step down to the basement stirs up my emotions. He’s the last person who really knows me—my wins, my losses, the things that keep me awake at night. I’ve taken our bond for granted. Whatever it takes, if he’s down there, I’m bringing him back.When I reach the bottom, I see Dalton sitting in the hall, absorbed in his phone. I walk over, relieved he can’t see how fast my heart is racing.“Where’s Nolan?” I’m more concerned about Flint than Nolan.He doesn’t look up, just gestures behind him. “In there. He came to check on his brother and found someone he recognized.” Then he squints at me. “Some guy’s been tailing you?”Panic rises in my throat. “What?”“They’ve got a black guy in there. Flint thought he was acting shady, and when Nolan spotted him, he said the guy had been following you. No other details, though.” Dalton shrugs. “You wanna go in? It’s probably chaotic. Nolan doesn’t mess around when he’s angry.”I swallow hard, trying to keep my composure. My firs
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Beatrice’s POVI made it clear to Nolan that he needed to shower before I’d even think about dealing with him. He tried to persuade me to join him, but I was on a tight schedule to find Dai Qing, fill her in on James, and grab whatever info she had on my file. As I rushed out of Nolan’s room, I told him I needed to change because I had blood on my clothes—James’s blood. Just the thought of it makes my stomach twist.I sprint down the hallway and spot Yichun cleaning my area. I pop my head in and say, “Can you please get Dai Qing as fast as you can?” She nods quickly and takes off while I punch in the code to my room. The light flashes red, and it beeps at me. I messed up the numbers. My hand shakes as I try again. Taking a deep breath, I remind myself to stay calm. I can’t lose it now. Flint doesn’t know anything. James needs me. Breathe. I enter the code once more.Just as I’m pulling off my shirt, there’s a sharp knock at the door. Dai Qing walks in with her cleaning supplies, dropp
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Beatrice’s POVThe blaring alarms are so loud they feel like they’re shaking the walls. I bolt upright, my heart racing and adrenaline pumping. Nolan’s already up, slipping into his pants. “What’s going on?” I ask, still trying to shake off the sleep. “Alarm system. We’ve got an intruder.” “Could Flint have accidentally set it off? Or maybe someone else?” I really don’t want him heading downstairs. It’s 3:10 a.m. They could still be lurking around. “Have you heard it go off at all since you got here?” Nolan snaps as he heads to the walk-in closet, rummaging through his clothes. I swing my legs over the side of the bed and quickly throw on my shirt and pants to keep up with him. He’s opened a gun safe and is loading up on weapons, stuffing ammo into his pockets like we’re gearing up for a fight. “You need to stay here.” “If you’re going, I’m going.” His worried eyes lock onto mine. “I don’t want you involved in this.” “If you stay, I’ll stay. If you go, I’m goin
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Sierra’s POVFlint was somewhere in the building with the DNA samples. After a couple of hours, Eric gets up the nerve to speak to me. One plus of Flint insulting him-his confidence took a hit."We should discuss everything before he gets back." Eric sips the coffee he bought from the café across the street.He's so tall standing in front of me that I'd have to crane my neck up to make eye contact or stand up. Neither appeals to me. I don't look at him, and I stay seated in my chair."Or maybe we should wait for the results to make sure what we're discussing is appropriate." I flip through the Voguemagazine I found on a table."You realize Lucas is yours. Why would I lie about that?""Honestly, I don't understand why you thought any of this was a good idea. The inner workings of your mind are a bit of a mystery to me." I toss the magazine onto the nearest table and stand. "I'm with Flint. We're together. What you think you'll accomplish won't happen."He raises his coffee and takes an
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Flint’s POVWhile Sierra and I pack in our bedroom, I debate whether to let her come to Russia. There's so much we don't understand. I stuff more clothes into my duffel bag and glance at her as she wanders into the en suite to get her makeup.Curiosity is a powerful thing, and I'm definitely curious about what Eric has been doing. He didn't sound scared in his voicemail messages, or even full of his usual asshole bravado. No, he was excited. Why? I stop packing and lean against the dresser while Sierra continues to put things into her suitcase."Spit it out." She doesn't break her rhythm of sorting and discarding. "You're over there brooding about something.""Don't come to Russia."She laughs. "I'm going to Russia. He called me, not you, and he said you could come along for the show." She throws skincare products into her bag with a huff. "I don't care anymore about what he's doing. You're right. I'll fire him. I don't know why I haven't done it yet."She knows why. I understand why.
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Flint’s POVSierra rises and steps around the chairs between us to roll my seat back and perch on my lap. "Tell me." Her fingers stroke my furrowed brow."He seems to believe that whatever he and your dad have cooked up, it'll bring you and him closer together." I clear my throat. "You'll pick him."She grins and wraps her arms around my neck. "Never in a million trillion years. There is nothing he could say or do to make me leave you and go to him.""He seemed very confident."Her lips quirk up in derision. "That's his thing-he's confident even when he's wrong. One of his worst qualities." Sierra's gaze focuses above my head. "Heisa win-at-all-cost sort of person, though." Her expression morphs into one of determination. "I wouldn't be with him even if he threatened to kill me."I tighten my arms around her at the suggestion. "He'd never get a chance. He'd be dead as soon as the idea entered his head."There's a sharp knock on the door. She tries to stand, but I increase my grip on h
