Page 73 of Callan

It’s simmering under the surface, a dragon waiting to spit fire.

A smile sits on my lips all the way to Carmen’s apartment.

I can’t wipe it off as I’m thinking about Mackenzie’s reaction.It’s like I put a spell on her when I pressed my lips to hers.

I’m not gonna lie. It felt amazing.

The way she quivered.

The glowing surprise on her face.

Her humbleness.

My power over her.

Over her mind.

And her body.

Power is my fuel of choice. My philosophy of life.

It drives me and has made me rich and feared by other people. It put women in my bed.

As much as it’s addictive, at times, power is a fickle mistress, and getting high on it can turn into a struggle.

Sometimes, you’ll be surprised by what can trigger you and make you feel like the entire world has bowed to you again.

Mackenzie.

The woman has truly gotten under my skin, and that’s her power.

There’s nothing wrong with playing with her a little.

Help her have wet dreams about me. Make her feel pleasure by simply thinking about me.

Was I hard as fuck when I told her to shave her pretty pussy?You bet I was.I’m not such a charitable person, so, for the most part, my words were self-serving. I could’ve told her more, but I didn’t want to scare her off.

The last few stairs bring me to Carmen’s apartment, and finally, the prospect of chasing down some thugs wipes off my smile.

As much as I hate to push the thought of Mackenzie to the back of my mind and focus on the party, I do just that and pull on a mask of cold indifference.

Hopefully, I look like someonelookingfor fun.

For sure, I’m searching for a lead on the identity of the man or the woman plotting against me.

Having fun won’t happen here tonight.

It hasn’t happened here since I stumbled onto Carmen’s neighbor that fateful night, and it had nothing to do with Mackenzie.

It would’ve happened anyway.

For all I know, Carmen might be tasked with taking me out.Daniela stole from me. Why wouldn’t Carmen do something just as bad?

So, whoever pulls the strings knows where I am and what I’m up to.

Only their minions are in the dark. Carmen. Her husband. And even Ricardo Alvarez.

Their boss knows I’m partying with these people while searching for what’s been stolen from me.

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