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Caleb and Gabriel cross glances a second time An unspoken question is asked and answered

“We have a contingency plan in place for the drop” Gabriel pauses as if to consider his next words “If there is anyone within that creho is loyal to you, I’d suggest you find theht Discretely of course”

She dips her head “See? Friends help each other out”

My curiosity overwhele to ask what Gabriel has planned I don’t understand what’s happening here and this ht be one of those times where it’s best I’m kept in the dark

Caleb sets the cube—a paperweight—down and settles into his seat, his thighs sprawled, his fingers steepled in front of him “If you want to be er” There’s a dangerous edge to his voice

“That would be Mateo, hthand ood friend to you, I’ve arranged for him to be delivered to you”

“Have you now…” Caleb’s head cocks as he regards her with new interest “Luiz will blame us for his death”

“He would, yes And he would send people after you, if given the chance” She drags a fingernail along her collarbone, drawing his attention to her aiven that chance He will be dead within the hour”

Caleb’s eyebrows arch with surprise “You’re so sure you can pull this off”

“I’m sure that my father and Mateo would never suspectfor me”

“Abduction at gunpoint in the , a hit on your father by lunch What can I say except you keep busy”

“These plans have been in eneral, I don’t waste ti on hisI want”

This wouess that’s a require lord If not for that reality, I’d say she and Caleb would be perfect for each other But she’s a stone-cold killer She erous than all these men, combined

The corner of Caleb’s mouth twitches “So, then there’s only the matter of our father He’s a bit of a problem”

“Vlad Easton will be condemned for my father’s murder, and I will demand his death as retribution If you would be so kind as to lift your ring of protection around hiet to him more easily”

“It’s already in the works”

“Then he won’t last the night” She offers a seductive smile