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He only had one regret as he flew to New York, and that was he’d miss greeting his big brother and Tiny Tim when they finally came home. He wondered if they’d have a party or not. Probably not considering the urgency... no time for partying. But still, he was going to miss them and wanted to wrap things up in New York quickly so he could return home.
In the meantime, he’d enjoy the lobster dinner.
Chapter twenty-two
Maverick
Maverick walked behind oneof Rico Castiello’s men as he led him through the safe house to where Rico was laid up on the mend after his attack. He’d been picked up from the airport in a Mercedes, which made Maverick want to get one as soon as his income increased. He was looking forward to the future seeing as he had faith that his father knew how to make sure the Lords benefited from their sacrifice. Richie was just the gift that kept on giving with that drug of his, and he hoped the Castiellos would honor their alliance.
The man knocked on a door and when it was opened, he gestured for Maverick to go inside. He had his duffle bag thrown over one shoulder, which was all he packed before leaving Orlando. Once inside the room, the first thing he saw was Rico in bed, an oxygen mask on his face, an IV in his arm, bandages around his stomach as well as his left shoulder, and machines beeping around him.
Damn, he got fucked up,was the first thought that came to Maverick’s mind.
“Thank you for coming,” said a sultry voice in an Italian accent that made Maverick turn in that direction to see a beautiful black woman with long, black hair flowing down her back. Her curves in the red dress she was wearing made him want to drool. The sway of her hips as she walked to the bed where Rico lay captured his attention. Yeah, she was fucking hot, but completely off-limits because he was pretty sure she was Rico’s wife.
Maverick nodded. “My president said you needed backup.”
The woman nodded. “My name is Alessia Castiello, Rico’s wife.”
Yep, I was right and she is so off-limits, Maverick thought. “Nice to meet you.”
She nodded and reached over to pat Rico’s chest in a soothing manner. “My dear husband, that assassin nearly stole him from me. I want you to find him and kill him. But first, we have the opportunity to end the Torelli family. Those fucking cowards took out some of the people and hurt our businesses, then scattered like rats. However, there is no hole deep enough to hide from us. We know where they are.” She looked at Maverick and her gaze became deadly. “I want you to kill them all. Anyone you find at that location. I mean it, leave no one alive.”
Well, she was speaking Maverick’s language, that was for sure. “I’ll need help.”
“You’ll have it.” Alessia nodded her head toward the wall and Maverick looked in that direction.
His mouth dropped open as his hazel gaze settled on the most gorgeous woman he’d ever been lucky enough to breathe the same air with. My god, she was an angel with a devil’s smile. The look in hereyes drew Maverick in and held him captive like a snake to its charmer. He was that helpless, that trapped, that willing to be devoured.
The woman arched an eyebrow, her brown eyes drinking in the man before her. She walked over to Maverick, every step hypnotizing Maverick in her seduction. Her heels click-clacking on the tiled floor was the only sound in the room that Maverick could hear. She stood in front of him and ran a finger with a red-polished nail over his Enforcer patch on his cut.
“This means you’re a killer, right?” she asked, her Japanese accent the same as Akari’s but with way more seduction.
Maverick nodded, then he cleared his throat to reclaim his voice. “Yeah. It means I know how to handle the club’s business.”
“Good. My brother tells me that you’re quite skilled, so I’m expecting you to be able to keep up with me, Maverick,” she said, each word sounded like sex from her lips.
Maverick cracked a smile at that. “Oh, I bet I can keep up with you in all kinds of ways.”
The woman gave a little coy chuckle at that. “My name is Akane Himura and I’m looking forward to seeing you in action.”
So, this was Akari’s twin. That meant that she was like his sister, Gina. Maverick knew the story about the twins, how they pretty much switched genders. He’d never been with a trans woman before, but he definitely wanted to slide his cock into Akane. Jesus, she was amazing. Just her aura alone had him wishing they were already in bed getting down and dirty. No woman he’d ever met made him feel the way she did. Wow!
The door opened and everyone except Rico, who was still sleeping, turned to see Akari enter. The man stopped when he noticed Maverick and he gave a nod in greeting. “Good to see you made it safely,” Akari said.
Maverick nodded. “Good to see you too. So, are you coming with us?”
Akari shook his head. “I’ll be staying here to protect our boss.”
Yes, Maverick remembered his father had said as much. If Akane was coming with him on the raid, one of Rico’s best bodyguards would have to remain back to watch over him.
Maverick walked over to Akari. “Burger misses you,” he said.
Akari smiled. “I miss him too. We spoke earlier today.” He placed a hand on Maverick’s shoulder. “I’m sorry about Melissa.”
Maverick sighed and nodded. “Yeah, that was fucked up. Thanks.”
Akari nodded and removed his hand.
