Page 122 of The Last Ones Standing, Part Two

“Actually, he’s not just a banker. I asked Ava more about him. He’s some type of royalty. He considers youhis. So I wouldn’t be surprised if his team tracked you down.” Ny shrugs.

“Is this going to be a problem?” Gio questions.

“No, Holly won’t have time for him. We’ll be in and out. I won’t even have time to check in with Ava.”

Gio grunts and rubs his eyes. “Is everything ready? Does everyone understand their part?”

“Yup, I got it. I have the snipers I need. All precision shooters,” Ny says. “Ming, Kamiko, and I will take care of getting the clean shots like you want. Just the glass and a few pillars to scare Dario and get his attention. The ladies you’ve had guarding the guys at Don Ferrari’s estate will take care of shooting the blanks like you asked. Nonno’s security will pick off Riccardo’s crew. It will all look like an attack, but no one will be in danger.”

“Good, make sure no one gets close enough for Dario to see them or for them to speak,” Gio replies. “Um, maybe it’s time I meet the family.”

Holly groans. “Please, anything to keep that man from chasing me.”

I start to laugh with Ny. Holly is truly flustered. It’s cute and piques my interest in this guy.

“Is he not attractive?” I ask out of curiosity.

Holly covers her face. “I wish. Picture Gio with blue eyes and about an inch or two shorter. He’s more than attractive.”

Ny laughs louder. “I don’t know why I didn’t see it at first.”

“Because you honestly don’t have eyes for any men other than the two sitting next to you. It’s crazy, like tunnel vision or something.”

I chuckle and pull Ny in to kiss the top of her head. She snuggles into my side as Gio interrogates Holly about this Gianni. I agree with Gio we need to meet this guy. Especially with his interest in Holly.

Dolls are free to date as long as it doesn’t interfere with business. However, it’s my job to protect them and make sure the guys aren’t and won’t be a problem.

Holly has become more like family. It’s even more important for me to watch out for her. Ny would be devastated if anything happened to her. Besides, this guy’s name has been coming up too much. It’s time I dig in.

Chapter 49

Pay Attention

Nyla

Dario comes out of the house right on time. This is too easy. I whistle, signaling for everyone to get into position. Cat, Blu, Smoke, Philly, and Justiceare all in place with the six we’re herding to their deaths.

The girls have their instructions to get them onto Nonno’s property without being seen or getting in the way of fire. While they are shooting blanks, Nonno’s guys aren’t.

“Release them now,” I say into the comm.

I look through my lens and take the first shot. With precision, I blow the glass out, aiming high enough not to hit anyone inside. The lights come on in the house. I breathe and take another shot right as Ming informs us she’s taking one as well. My shot hits the pillar Dario has ducked behind.

I’m shocked as hell when the doors fly open and Nonno comes out, guns blazing. I only have a moment to process what I’m seeing.

That’s my nonno.I want to fucking fist-pump and hug him at the same time. “Cease-fire,” I command. “Only shoot if they get too close. Kill shot to the head.”

My heart is racing, but I grin proudly as the last of the six falls. We’re finished here. I pull my phone to call Gio and report in.

What a night. Make that weekend.

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Gio

“Hello,” I answer my phone as I sit in the hotel suite with a drink in hand.

“I should slap your face,” Nonno seethes into my line.

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