“My condolences.” I slid the picture back. “But I can’t help.”
“Can’t.” He grinned. “Or won’t.”
I waved my hand, like he’d done. Tomato, tomahto. He was trouble, and I could smell it on him, like brimstone and fire.
He shrugged. “I’ll find him, regardless.” He took the picture back, slipping it into the pocket inside of his suit, and then he stood.
I stood and offered him my hand, since I wouldn’t be doing anything else for him. I worked with select families, and whoever he belonged to didn’t belong to me.
He went to leave but stopped at the door. “You didn’t ask why I wanted to find him.”
“Why?” I said.
“Because when I do, I’m going to fucking kill him.”
Mercenary: November 13, 2020
About the Author
Bella Di Corte has been writing romance for seven years, even longer if you count the stories in her head that were never written down, but she didn’t realize how much she enjoyed writing alphas until recently. Tough guys who walk the line between irredeemable and savable, and the strong women who force them to feel, inspire her to keep putting words to the page.
Apart from writing, Bella loves to spend time with her husband, daughter, and family. She also loves to read, listen to music, cook meals that were passed down to her, and take photographs. She mostly takes pictures of her family (when they let her) and her three dogs.
Bella grew up in New Orleans, a place she considers a creative playground.
Also by Bella Di Corte
Gangsters of New York:
Machiavellian, Book 1
Marauder, Book 2
Mercenary, Book 3
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