“That is a challenge,” I say, as I enter her office and take a seat in front of her desk.“You beat me to the punch with the portrait you commissioned by Raven.”I chuckle. “Sorry, were you thinking the same?”“Yeah, you should see the family portrait she did for us. I’m amazed I’m related to such a
With only a few minor modifications, the Obsidian Knights council ratified the proposed alliance with the Red Lords. Representatives from the Red Lords leadership will join us for dinner tomorrow night to celebrate this historic moment. No doubt Holden Sinclair will be present along with his aging f
I smirk as I gaze upon him, recalling the looks of respect and admiration his troops give him when he walks among them. “Spoken like a true general, a real leader among men.”He gives me a sideways glance. “You're mocking me?”"Are you kidding?" I chuckle. “I’m just glad you’re on my side.”“Until t
The talk that Grayson had with Holden Sinclair must have really worked. He hasn’t tried contacting me in nearly two weeks. I still can’t believe he has the temerity to tell Grayson he kisses me. How Holden walks out of there alive is beyond me. Not that Grayson has a bad temper or anything, it’s jus
By the time I leave the office, the sky is pitch black, the city's lights twinkling like distant stars. I drive home in a daze, my mind numb with exhaustion and despair. As I pull up to my apartment building, a wave of relief washes over me. At least I still have this place, this tiny refuge from th
Marks opens his mouth, but no words come out. He’s a fish out of water, gasping for air.“He’s a liar and a cheat,” Miller continues, his voice rising. “He’s been lining his pockets with dirty money for years, and he’s finally getting what he deserves. He’s going to jail, and he’ll never see the lig