The city below was a sprawling carpet of twinkling lights, but inside the penthouse office, the only glow came from…
Wind howled through the gaps in the floorboards. She sat on the edge of a bed that wasn’t hers, wearing…
The phone rang at exactly 2:03 a.m. Not the encrypted burner cell meant for the syndicate, but the private line…
Nobody’s asking you to. All right, then. Daniel straightened his hat. Mrs. Hartley, if you’re still willing, we’ve got a…
The girl stared at her, looking for weakness, for lies, for anything that confirmed her worst fears. Beth stared…
Promises don’t mean nothing. Then I’ll show you with actions instead of words. The girl stared at her, looking…
Rachel Marie McCormack— It’s all right, Beth interrupted. She crouched down to Rachel’s level, making herself vulnerable. You’re protecting…
Rachel looked at Beth with pure fury. If you hurt my papa or my brother, I’ll make you sorry….
It’s all right, Rey. Daniel stood, his hand on his daughter’s shoulder. You’re scared. I understand. But I need…
I know enough. You knew Mama for six months before you married her. And look how that— Rachel stopped,…