The Mafia's Forced Bride
Her eyes were red and swollen.
"She's been treated well, all things considered," Marcus said. "No physical abuse beyond necessary restraint. We're not monsters, Mrs. Moretti. We're professionals conducting a business transaction."
"Kidnapping a child isn't a business transaction," I said coldly. "It's terrorism."
"Semantics," Marcus replied with a shrug. "Now, let's discuss terms. You surrender yourself and provide complete cooperation with our research into the Keystone. In exchange, young Madeline goes home unharmed, and we cease all hostile actions against your family and associates."