LOGINInside the black SUV, Rino baby kept both hands on the steering wheel as he tailed Bruno's car from a safe distance.His expression remained hidden beneath the mask.He reached for the phone mounted beside the dashboard and pressed a single button.The call connected almost instantly."Report." Peter's voice came through.Rino's eyes remained fixed on the taillights ahead."The target survived."A brief silence followed."I expected as much," Peter replied calmly. "You rarely miss.""There was an interruption.""What happened?”"He wasn't alone. A woman and two other men were with him. One of them returned fire.”Peter chuckled softly. "I suppose I underestimated Anthonio. He always manages to find allies."Rino didn't respond."Where is he now?" Peter asked."I'm behind his vehicle.""Can you finish it?"Rino glanced at the road ahead.Several vehicles had merged into traffic, making the distance between them unpredictable."Too many witnesses."Peter was silent for a moment before s
Marley adjusted the scarf around her neck as she stepped out of the car.The cafe sat on a quiet street, tucked between a bookstore and a flower shop. It was the kind of place people hardly noticed, making it the perfect meeting spot.Anthonio got out after her and glanced around before nodding to Bruno, who remained in the driver's seat."Keep watching."Bruno nodded. "Call if anything feels off."Anthonio took Marley's hand briefly."You don't have to do this if you're uncomfortable."Marley shook her head."I need answers. If Commander never sent that message, then someone used him to lure me out."Anthonio's expression hardened. "And if he did send it...""Then I'll know."They walked into the café.Only a handful of customers occupied the tables.Near the window sat Commander, dressed in plain clothes instead of his usual uniform. He looked up the moment they entered.His eyes flickered from her to Anthonio and they darkened."Neils… and Kalvey?”He immediately stood. “What is Ant
Peter lowered the phone from his ear and stared at the dark screen for a long moment.A slow smile curved his lips.Everything was finally falling into place.Taking Anthonio out of the picture would free him from every shackle and he could take back what he desired. Mandy and the company.Far better than wasting time silencing Bradford. He slipped the phone into his pocket and walked toward the liquor cabinet.The amber liquid splashed into his glass as he poured himself a drink.He swirled it lazily before taking a sip.A faint sound reached his ears.Footsteps.Peter's eyes flicked toward the hallway just as Benita stepped into the living room.She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and smiled casually."There you are." She looked around. "I've been looking for you."Peter merely stared at her without replying.Benita walked closer. "I thought you were talking to someone."Peter took another sip from his glass."So?" he replied flatly.She laughed softly."I was only asking."
Marley watched Anthonio pace the hospital room speaking in a hushed voice into his phone then he turned to her briefly before turning away.He ended the call minutes later and came over to her.“Were they the ones?”Anthonio nodded. “Mouse called. They have gotten him.”Marley nodded. “So what now?”“We get Peter.”“How?”“Any way we can, the law… or without the law.”Marley's lips thinned but she nodded again.“The Commander… I want to know his connection to all these. I think you should meet up with him.”“And what will I do?” Marley asked him.“Question him.”Marley stared at him and Anthonio nodded.“We will make a plan.”~~~~~Mandy drove her car into the parking lot and felt her blood boiling over.She slammed her hands against the steering wheel and screamed out loudly as she remembered what Captain had told her hours earlier.“Are you sure you know everything?” He had said to her and she raised her brows at him.“Yes, of course. I see everything and that was how I knew who you
Marley groaned softly and turned sideways. Her drowsy eyes met a pair of blue ones.For a moment, she thought she was imagining him. But then she heard his voice loud and clear.“Neils. Are you awake?” His hand touched her shoulder gently and Marley knew she wasn't dreaming.“Anthonio…” She said hoarsely.“Yes, I'm here.” He replied to her and came close.She could see his face clearly now, his face was etched in worry.“How are you feeling?” He asked her.Marley glanced around her and saw the white walls and ceilings. Her eyes moved to her hand where an IV was attached and she looked back at him.“How did you find me?” She asked him.Anthonio sighed. “Through a tracking app.”Her brows creased. “You are still tracking me.”“I told you it was for your safety.”She opened her mouth to speak but Anthonio spoke instead.“And don't even say you can protect yourself. What if I didn't have a tracker on your phone, what could have happened, huh?” Marley just stared at him not knowing what t
Mandy gulped down the third glass of vodka the bartender had poured for her that night.She wiped her mouth and glanced at the entrance wondering if he would come.He had to come, if not all that she had worked for would be for nothing.People came and left, but she didn't see the person she was expecting.“Another refill?” The bartender asked her when she emptied her glass.She stared at her glass and shook her head, at the same time the entrance door opened and she glanced at it.She went still as she watched him walk in, searching around probably for her and her lips stretched wide when he turned his head and his eyes met hers.She raised a hand and waved at him and he came over, stopping a few feet away from her.“Who are you?” He asked her and Mandy flashed a grin at him.“A friend.” “That is not the answer to my question. Who are you?” Mandy got up from her seat and went over to him, coming close to him.“Mandy Kalvey.” She watched recognition tint his eyes and she nodded her
Captain stormed into his father's office and met him on his way out.Commander stopped in his tracks and Captain walked close to him.He was an inch taller than his father, and being this close, with fury burning in him, made him look dangerous.“The look on your face tells me Neils has told you ab
Anthonio deepened the kiss and Marley sighed into his mouth.Anthonio kissed her gently at first but then his pace changed and he began devouring her lips, sucking on her lower lip then nibbling at the upper one, not giving Marley the chance to breathe.Marley's hands came up and she rubbed his bac
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Mandy's body shook with anger and she took out her phone and dialed a number.It picked at the first ring.“Peter.” She heaved out.“Mandy?!, what's wrong?”“Anthonio….” She wheezed out feeling her breath coming in short takes because of the anger fueling her.“Mandy! Did you take your meds?” Peter







