Page 68 of Ignite

“You don’t want a submissive?” Enzo arches a brow.

“Yes. Just one specific one who’s not entering.”

Finn rolls his eyes.

“You want to extend her an invitation?” Drago’s deep Russian voice cuts through.

“No,” I blurt.

I can’t have Hallie knowing what happens in Decadence. Maybe one day I’ll show her Inferno. We can have fun there. But the games? The Chase? No. Never.

We came up with these games when we were all single, trying to gain standing in the US with Enzo.

Five years passed. The Quinn brothers are solid here now.

The games are the pinnacle of maintaining order. But there’s always another way.

“Don’t fucking tell me this is your last year as well?” Enzo grits out.

I look to Declan. He must’ve told Enzo his games are done. Charlotte would chop his balls off if he continued with it now.

“It could be. Let’s just do this year first and see.”

I’ve never had a serious relationship. Don’t know if I want that now. Or if it’s even possible with my lifestyle. Hallie might wake up one day and decide I’m not enough. Or she might see who I really am.

My kinks aren’t for everyone. My anger isn’t either. But I’d never fucking hurt her.

Enzo tuts, shaking his head.

“Regardless of Decadence, even if they stop theirs, we’ve got my trials. Worst case, members start their own versions, or we get creative. There’s always a way that won’t ruin my brother’s relationships,” Finn cuts in.

I offer a smile to Finn. No matter what, he’ll defend me until death—and I’d do the same for him.

We’re family. Always. We owe it to our parents.

Enzo turns to Finn.

“How are you getting on? All families taken care of from Declan’s games?”

Finn swallows.

“One more. He’s out of state. Me and Drago are tracking him down. Think he’s in Chicago.”

Enzo nods.

Declan’s contestants were daughters of Mafia bosses. Enzo targets a new pool of villains each game.

“Who are we going after with my Chase?” I ask.

He smirks.

“Rival club owners.”

“As in clubs like Inferno?”

He nods.

“I’ve expanded fast in the industry. Need to whittle out the bad quietly.”

---