His Trophy His War
"I don't like it."
"Neither do I. But we need this." She stood. "Stay close. If anything feels wrong—"
"I'm already moving." He rose with her, positioning himself near the bar's opposite end, casual but ready.
Livia crossed the room. The mole sat hunched over a beer, blue jacket wrinkled, hands shaking. Early forties, thinning hair, eyes darting like a trapped animal.
She slid onto the stool beside him. "Talk."
"Jesus, you don't waste time." He downed half his beer. "Name's Paolo. I've been with Russo six years. Started as a driver, worked my way up to logistics."