He tried to dodge, but he could only avoid Tommy. Ghostietook him to the ground and wound up to punch him. But on the backswing he hit Tommy.Tommy dove onto both men. Elbows and fists and legs started flying everywhere.

It was a real shit show. But it was also extremely hot. Allthose bulging muscles and manly grunts and tearing shirts.Yum.

I wanted to keep watching, but the more they hurt each other,the less likely they’d be to agree to an alliance.

“Boys!” I yelled.

They kept fighting.

“Boys!” I yelled louder.

Still didn’t work.

And then Slavanka growled like a bear.

All three men froze and looked over at her.

“Big stupid men stop fighting,” said Slavanka. “Chastitytalk.”

Everyone looked at me.

“I know our families all hate each other,” I said. “But itdoesn’t have to be like that. You saw how well we all worked together tonight. Neitherof the other teams even came close to us. And the same thing would happen if weteamed up for real. We could take over New York. Or we could keep fighting andlet Crazy Isabella pick us off one by one while we slowly bleed each other dry.”

“Isabella isn’t a threat,” said the banana king. “Just thismorning she gave me a gold-plated Tommy gun and promised to stay out of ourterritory.”

“She did the same for me,” said Tommy.

“Of course she did,” I said. “Your families are both about togo bankrupt. You’re not threats. She’s just trying to get you to stay out ofher way while she takes down Daddy. But make no mistake – she’ll come for youeventually.”

“Maybe so,” said Tommy. “But by the time she does, we’ll beready. We just have to find some buyers for some of our properties, and then we’llbe flush with cash.”

I was hoping he’d mention that.“Daddy can help withthat.”

“Yeah right,” scoffed the banana king. “Your father may havean impressive rolodex, but those buyers will take one look at the Chadwick’sshitty buildings and the deal will be off.”

“Maybe so,” I said. “But luckily you have millions of dollars’worth of beautiful Italian finishes just sitting in a warehouse. The Chadwicks willbuild the foundations, the Locatellis will make the buildings beautiful, andDaddy will deliver the buyers. It’s a perfect combination.”

The banana king shook his head. “That would never work.”

“It literally just did. Tommy assembled, you finished, andGhostie and I delivered. And we demolished the other teams. Let’s team up inreal life and do the same to Isabella. Together, we can rule New York.” I feltlike I was repeating myself. How were they not getting this?

“What about when it comes time to split the profits?” askedthe banana king. “Let me guess – you’ll give us just enough for us to avoidbankruptcy?”

“Nope,” I said. “We’ll split everything evenly between ourthree families. And speaking of splitting things… Wanna know what your prize isfor delivering the most presents?”

They all nodded.

I reached up and grabbed the ends of the bow holding myoutfit together. And then I pulled. “Me,” I said as it unraveled, leaving me injust my gloves and boots.

Ghostie’s eyes devoured my naked body. And then he glared atthe two other men.

“If either of you touch her, I’ll fucking kill you,” he growled.

The banana king laughed. “I’ve already touched her. God, herpussy was tight. Sorry if I stretched her out too much for you.”

Ghostie clenched his fists. He was definitely about to swingat him again. “Get ready to die.”

“Now, now, Ghostie,” I said. “That’s no way to talk to ournew allies.”