Page 142 of The Last Ones Standing, Part Two

I’m exhausted. This has been a crazy night. After getting to the house and hearing everything going on at the farm and then going over Gio’s plan, we came to drop off Lizzy’s case and show Dante the truth.

“Calm down, Dante,” I growl as I hold his arms behind his head.

“Let me go, Jace,” he snarls.

Welp, this isn’t going smoothly. I’ll be honest, if I didn’t know who Ny was and I watched her go into that warehouse like that, I’d probably want to take Gio’s head off too.

“You’ll see this for what it is in the morning.”

“What?” Dante scoffs.

“I handed you all you asked for.”

“Marone, do you hear yourself?”

“Yes, I do.”

“Classic Gio. You’re just going to roll over what I want.”

“I never roll over what you want. I’ve always backed you up and helped you when you needed.”

He snorts. “Jace, you can let me go.”

Gio nods at me and I reluctantly let go. Dante charges Gio and punches the shit out of him in the face. Gio holds his hand up at me.

“It’s fine. I’ve earned that.”

“I love her, Gio. Don’t ever put her in danger like that again.”

“She was never in danger, but I hear you. Now come have a drink with your brother. I’m not leaving with you mad at me.”

Dante moves to tug Gio into a hug. “She’s everything. Thanks,” he chokes out.

“I only want to see you happy.”

Chapter 60

Let’s Do It

Nyla

If not for Talon Thompson, I’d be in a jail cell. I had every intention of killing Peter. Jace’s words throw ice water on that plan.

I lie on my back in the barn at the farm in Italy, staring up at the rafters, lost in thought. I’m needed here to protect Ava, but my heart is with the guys. It’s only been a week, but I miss them so much.

Even with my concerns over Gio’s ultimate plan, I can’t help but think about what month it is. I had to push back my appointment. We’ll have to wait another month.

“Ms. Ny,” Bella squeals and launches herself onto my chest.

I look down at her with her big smile and the goggles still on her face. She’s adorable.

“Hey, sweetheart. Where’d you come from?”

“Uncle G and Uncle Jace brought me to meet Secret Grandma.”

“Did they?”

“Yup, don’t worry. I’m not going to tell. She’s teaching me stuff. I’m going to be strong like you and Lizzy.”

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