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Coughing, I clear the sudden dryness in my throat. “What do you know of my family situation?”

“I know you didn’t grow up in a homeless shelter.”

He’s right, I didn’t. I can’t argue against the fact he’s had the hardest upbringing, but I can tell him a little about my life. “Yeah, well, my family are assholes. Not one of them has visited me since I went down and I did my brother a huge favour.” Maybe I shouldn’t have added that last part but my bitterness toward Kai is only growing.

“What do you mean?” He sounds curious about where I’m going with my thoughts.

I trust Rio because he’s earned it. He’s saved my life, and he doesn’t give away secrets. Actually, he doesn’t interact with many people inside the prison except me.

“I wasn’t the one driving the car that critically injured that boy. Actually, I wasn’t anywhere near the scene.”

“So how come you’re sitting in this cell?”

“The police picked up the wrong guy, and my family convinced me to take the fall for my twin brother.” That’s my truth. The one thing that’s holding me here.

“I knew you weren’t made for this place,” he says with a confidence I both love and hate.

I frown, loathing the fact he thinks I’m incapable of doing more than petty crime. I wouldn’t kill anyone if I had another choice, but I don’t like the way he’s judging me.

“I’m not weak, and my brother would’ve been worse in here than I am. He probably would’ve been Felix’s bitch.”

“As opposed to you sucking my dick.”

I shake my head even though he can’t see me. “That’s different. I wanted to do that.”

“Good to know. I might get you on it again.”

I laugh, feeling lighter about the turn in conversation. I know he enjoyed himself because he came down my throat like a first-class trooper, but knowing he wants me to do it again stirs something deep inside.

“If you’re a good boy, then maybe.”

“Oh baby, I’m always bad. Wait until I return the favour. Then you’ll know just how much.”

I smile. He’s wicked, and I might just be in love with that idea.

CHAPTER 16

RIO

My contact has beenquiet the last few days, but after learning Kaden’s truth, I need to figure out what he knows. Booting up my phone, I tap out a message.

The wrong brother is in jail.

I have to wait a few minutes before I get a reply.

Bingo.

Why is someone out to kill him then?

This time, I have to wait almost thirty minutes for a reply. I’m shocked someone wants an innocent man dead. Having to wait for answers is frustrating and a little unnerving. We’re not friends, and for all I know he’s got someone else after Kaden.

The other brother isn’t as golden as he makes out.

How does he know what opinion Kaden has formed of his brother? Hell, I don’t even know his name. Other than Kadenlooking enough like him to be mistaken for the wrong person I know zilch about him.

Why does Kaden think he’s golden?

If Kaden took the fall, the brother must’ve given him a reason. Guilt is the only thing I can think that fits what my contact is saying.

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