Page 47 of Wrapped in Silver

“That’s it. You’re coming to stay with Mara while I work around the clock. Your job said you’re working from home, so that won’t be an issue.” Ferraro snaps his fingers.

“Like hell I am, Uncle F. I don’t know what’s gotten into you—”

“On the honor of your father, I’m keeping yousafe.” He points in my face, a bead of sweat trickling down his temple.

“You’re not yourself.” I take a step back, glancing at Reggie. “Cut it out.”

Ferraro nods to Reggie, and I can’t believe what’s happening.

His boots scrunch as he walks over to me.

“Don’t you fuckingdare,” I scowl.

“Sorry, Quinn. He’s my boss. Just take it easy.” He holds his hands up as if he doesn’t want to subdue me.

Uncle F folds his arms. I’ve never been on the receiving end of his wrath, and I never will be again.Fuck him. Who does he think he is?

As soon as Reggie lays a hand on me, I react.

Woop!

My fist clashes with his cheek, which makes him grunt before his grip tightens around my wrist. He moves fast to grab my other one. Apparently, being the captain’s daughter doesn’t mean I’m invincible. I thrash and thrash, only hurting my own wrists in the process.

“Please, Quinn—”

“That’s Ms.FuckingDall to you!” I spit on Reggie and heel-stomp his boot, forcing him to let up for a second, only for him to double-down and squeeze my wrists unbearably tight.

Uncle F comes and slaps cuffs on me, and I’m in disbelief.

“Assaulting an officer?” he says angrily.

“Assaulting acitizen,” I growl as I spin with my back facing Reggie and I’m looking up to Ferraro. “Too far, Uncle.Too goddamn far.”

“You better cool down before you’re greeted as a guest in my home.”

“Fuck you, I’d rather sit in jail.” I spit again.

I can feel the veins jutting from my neck, the heat scratching at my skin.

“We can arrange that. At least then I can keep youputuntil we find him,” Ferraro says.

Every muscle in my body is flexed. I’d stab him if I could.

Never.

Everwould I expect betrayal like this.

Oh my God. Has he seen me with Silver? That would cause someone to sweat…

I calm down slightly, realizing his actions might be justified in his head.

“I take it you’re coming to your senses?” Ferraro says. “To my house, then? Oh, and Reggie here will be watching you every damn second. Consider him your personal bodyguard from here on out.”

Chapter 13

Arosso

Where has she gone?

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