Page 48 of Blade's Angel

My temper is rising, and I’m ready to lose my shit at this slimy motherfucker.

“I’d hoped you’d just back off Sabbatini, but clearly you have no sense. So I’ll give you two options. Back off and forget Sera exists or don't, and I’ll use every resource and every ally to destroy your empire, leaving you with nothing.”

“You really think you could destroy my empire, Wrath? Don’t be delusional.”

“I’m not; I know I can. I’m a lot more powerful than I was the last time we met Sabbatini. I have allies everywhere, including other people who run more in your circles than mine, and I’ve already spoken to them all. They’re willing to help end you. Do you really want to take that risk?”

Sabbatini’s eyes fill with hatred. He’s not as stupid as he might seem; he knows Wrath isn’t lying. He can tell by how he’s acting.

"Oh, and Sabbatini.” Wrath says, drawing his attention again, “If that wasn’t enough of a deterrent, you should also know Sera is an Ol’ Lady to a member too.”

“Who?” He asks curiously.

Eagle lets me go now, letting me get closer. Stopping at the side of the table, blocking Sabbatini’s ability to stand. He glances over at me, no doubt wondering who had the nerve to step up to him.

“That would be me.”

Sabbatini’s eyes fill with fear at my words, and I really do want to laugh at him. I know why he’s having that reaction. I was with Wrath at their last meeting, and he saw firsthand just what I can do.

“Threat noted, Blade.” Sabbatini says with a nod. “I will back off. Sera is safe from me.”

Wrath holds his hand out across the table and says, “Pleasure doing business with you.”

Sabbatini shakes Wrath’s hand. I move back, letting him stand. He starts to walk out with his head held high, even though this meeting was an utter failure for him. I don’t care, though; Sera is safe, and that’s all that matters.

Just after Sabbatini leaves, the staff starts filling in from the staff corridor. Megan is leading the way. They all come to an abrupt halt when they see us all here. Every member of staff looks shocked by our presence.

"Oh, we didn’t realize you were all here. Is everything okay?” Megan asks, becoming the voice of the staff.

“Everything’s fine; we just had a meeting this morning.” Wrath responds as he stands.

“Is there anything we need to be worried about?” Megan asks.

Either she’s worried because we had a meeting here at the nightclub or she’s being fucking nosy. I think everyone is thinking the same thing, even Shadow, who looks nervous. Not that I blame him.

"No, it’s nothing any of you need to worry about.” Wrath says, as he starts to leave, the rest of us follow him.

We all come to an abrupt halt when Megan says, "Shadow, can I speak to you?”

“Why do you need to speak to Shadow? He’s not your boss; Eagle is.” Wrath says before Shadow can speak.

It’s obvious Wrath has decided he’s going to play Megan, and I don’t fucking blame him. All of us have turned back around to face Megan, waiting for her reply. From the look on her face, she has no idea what to say now.

Letting out a sigh, Shadow says, "Megan, they know.”

Megan’s eyes quickly flash with displeasure before she wipes the look away. I’m not sure if anyone else caught it; it was that fast.

Placing her hands on her hips, she demands, “How?”

Despite not liking the fact he kept secrets, I can’t help but come to Shadow’s defense. It’s not like he actually told anyone; I figured it out.

“I figured it out. So technically, he never went against your wishes.”

“Oh. Is that why you canceled last night?”

That earns her a laugh from everyone but Shadow. We all know the reason he canceled on her last night was Wreck.

“Why is that funny?” Megan asks, annoyed.

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