The Night Boss
“I don’t care how many. Rico will see my sign before he hears another word from Kross. The Boss said”
When Jaylen left to fetch Morgan and Matteo, The Boss let the silence close in again. His hands shook as he pulled out a faded photograph from his pocket. Rico at fifteen, grinning with crooked teeth, his arm slung around The Boss's shoulder like he wasn’t his boss but his father.
He whispered to the picture, “I’m sorry, boy. I should’ve protected you better. Should’ve seen this coming.” The Boss said.
Love in this world was dangerous, it softened edges that needed to stay close. I loved him anyway. Damn me, but I did. The Boss continued.
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