Page 52 of Merciless Monster

“Grazie.”

The call leaves me antsy. I had my suspicions about Kyle. He’s a wannabe player without the proper balls to take on a family like the De Lucas. It’s evident in the spectacular way he botched my assassination. I never miss. If I want you dead, you’re fucking dead. And you stay dead.

“Hey, babe. Are you okay?”

Mia is standing in the doorway to my office. She looks like a supermodel when all she’s wearing is a pair of jeans and a white T-shirt.

“Yeah, I’m fine.”

“Was that your brother?”

“Yup. He’s getting married.”

“That’s wonderful. What’s his fiancé like?”

“Lisa’s a honey. They’ve been together for a long time. Elio is the faithful sort.”

“Are you?” she purrs as she slides onto my lap.

“When I’m properly motivated, “ I grin.

“Well, let’s see if I can give you a little encouragement, shall we?”

The goddess on my lap slowly slips her hand into the front of my pants.

“Oh, yes,” she purrs. “I think I can work with this.”

“Lock the door. I’m about to suck up all the motivation without breaking the law.”

Mia giggles, get’s up, locks the door, and takes off her shirt.

“Vieni da papà, you sexpot.”

“You say the nicest things,” she laughs and slips out of her jeans.

* * *

“Boss! We got him!”

It’s late afternoon when Paolo comes running into the house. Mia and Angelo are in town and I’m in my office going through the latest financial reports Elio emailed through to me.

“What? Where?”

I assume Paolo is talking about Kyle. Who else would have him this excited. The boys have been making inroads into the local scene, getting to know the local gangs, asking questions without raising suspicion, and so on.

“This is good news, Paolo. Where is he?”

“He’s hiding in a house in the valley. My new bestie tells me he’s been there since the botched attack, Boss.”

“Excellent. Who’s with him?”

“He has about ten of his men with him. Oh, and his girlfriend too.”

“Perfect. Let’s go.”

“Are you sure you want to risk it, Boss?”

My blood boils as soon as his words are out.

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