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I kiss my husband as his fingers press into my legs. “Based on the number of drunk Russian men storming out to where Taras is waiting, I take it that went well.”
“Better than expected, if I’m honest.”
“Congratulations then.”
“I’m just happy it’s over.”
“Really? You were so good at it.”
“I’ll leave the crime world to you.” I kiss him deeply and lean my forehead against his. “We have a family to build, right?”
“I take it that’s an invitation to have even more sex than we already do.”
“I’m not sure I could physically stand more.”
“Oh, trust me. You’d be surprised.” He kisses me again, deep and hard.
And if I’m honest with myself, I don’t think I’d be surprised at all.
Chapter 41
Seamus
Six Months Later
My fists crack through teeth.Blood sputters from the groaning punk’s face, and he slumps to the side. If he weren’t tied to the chair, he’d probably collapse to the floor.
A single light shines in his face.
“Now that we’ve had a spirited discussion, I have one question for you.” I step back, flicking my wrist to toss some blood off my fingers. “Are you going to keep pushing onto the Morozov territory, or are you going to be smart?”
“Smart,” he moans and spits more blood. “Please, I’ll be smart.”
“And your friends?”
“Smart. Smart!”
“None of them want to die?”
“No, please.”
“Good man.” I give him a light pat on the forehead like he’s a dog. He whimpers, sobbing softly, as I turn away. Another job done. I shoot a text to Taras to let him know that his corners won’t be bothered anymore.
I appreciate the help, brother,he sends back.
Fucker better.
Finn’s waiting in the hall. “How’d that go?”
“Another young idiot. I swear, a new one’s born every day.”
“What’d he do, anyway?”
“He and some of his friends were selling cheap dope on Morozov turf.”
“Not even our problem?”
“You know how Taras can be.” I walk back through the house. More Whelan men are lurking around. Soldiers I’ve known for a long time. They nod to me respectfully as I pass. “That idiot lives in one of our neighborhoods, so he asked me to handle it.”
