Page 110 of The Gangster King

“I’ll call you in two days,” I say and end the call.

Intrigued, I google the US Marine code of honor. I’ve heard of it, and never doubted it, but seeing it in action has blown my mind.

To mobsters, loyalty is everything. But our survival depends on it. And it’s drummed into us via fear.

This is different.

Google sheds some light. Semper fidelis—Latin forAlways faithfulis the motto of every Marine. It says it’s aneternal and collective commitment to the success of our battles, the progressof our Nation, and the steadfast loyalty to the fellow Marines we fight alongside.

During my search, I see another comment that stands out.

Once a Marine, always a Marine.

These men might have been discharged, but in their hearts that commitment stands.

I saved Braxton’s life.

Now he’s saving mine with the help of his brothers and, in doing so, eliminating his debt.

Owing your life to a don is on no one’s Christmas wish list, so I can understand why he’s helping me. Gianna would’ve been worried. She knows how it all works.

I sit back in the hotel room chair and stare out at the lights of the city. My team is on shifts, watching Addy while I make the biggest decision of my life.

My phone beeps.

I got it.Mikey’s message appears on my screen.

Good. Bring it straight to me.

I blow out a long breath.

Fuck, Addy is going to be so mad. But hopefully once she’s heard me out, she will forgive me, because I really don’t want to kidnap her again.

I’m not sure I could.

This time, I want her heart.

Not her body.

CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE

DANTE

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I’m a liar.

I want both.

CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR

ADELINA

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“Turn your head and look at me,” Dante growls as I feel his cock press at my entrance. I grip the pillows and glance back at the powerful and beautiful man as I kneel on the bed.

I’m dripping, I’m so wet.

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