SHAWN. Three days later, I was in the middle of dangerous men from all over the city, serving them drinks. My eyes blazed with fire, but I dared not act toward them. These were ancient men who commanded this darkness that I found myself in. These men were the power behind the Don position, and I had to act like I was okay with being here. As though I didn’t want to curl myself in Normani’s hands and inhale her sweet, natural perfume.Jackie was beside me, poised and regal as always, watching with the same attention as myself. The smoke in the room didn’t seem to bother anyone, but I couldn't help but think about how much it was going to bother Normani. Pretty sure she was going to be scrunching up her nose and coughing. I could feel the weight of their stares. Every movement I made, every glass I placed on the polished table, was an unspoken test. I knew it, Jackie knew it, and most of all, her father knew it. This was the beginning of being Don, the very start of this darkness.One
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