The Hidden Queen
His status, his power, his future—all reduced to nothing by his own reckless actions today.
"For the sake of The Don," I said, "I can let the Castillo family off the hook."
Julian Castillo visibly relaxed. "Thank you, Miss Aria."
"I have already shown the Castillo family the utmost leniency." I turned to leave. "See to yourselves."
Behind me, Marcus's despairing wail echoed, but I did not look back.
Stepping out of the estate, the night wind offered a cool caress.
This charade was finally over.
(The End)