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Nate nodded. “I called her, told her that you caught feelings for your mark.”

“Think we can tell her the truth about the plan?”

“Yeah, if anyone can understand, it’ll be her. She doesn’t know how serious you are about this guy, but she found the love of her life by chance. So, she’ll get the whole taking the leap like you’re doing. Besides, having her on board will be the pressure we’ll need to get mom to agree with the plan even if she doesn’t want to,” Nate said.

Colton nodded. “Call Iris then.”

“Okay,” Nate said, then walked off to do that.

Colton changed shirts and when he heard the doorbell, he ran to the elevator to make sure it was Ze and his club. It was, so he let them on the elevator. He stood there waiting for the doors to open and when they did, he grabbed Ze by the back of his head and kissed him as soon as he stepped off. Again, it was his need to claim the man as his that gilded his actions.

“God, you two are sickening,” Raven said with a roll of his eyes. He had the likeness of his nickname tattooed on the side of his neck. A raven with red eyes and a menacing expression on its face. He was also the prettiest of all Ze’s brothers and had taken to wearing eyeliner, which enhanced his already beautiful brown eyes.

“Shut up,” Ze said, then looked around. “Wow, check out that view… are we even safe with so many windows?”

Colton nodded. “You can see out, but not in. I value my privacy. Also, they’re bulletproof.”

“Love the place, money is nice,” Ze said.

“That it is. Come on, make yourself comfortable. We’re just in the process of getting my mom on board. She contacts our client and sells him the story, we may be able to avoid the threat altogether,” Colton said.

“That’s the hope,” Ze said, then followed behind Colton as he led them to the living room for everyone to settle down.

“Okay, sis is on board,” Nathan said as he walked into the living room.

“Holy shit,” Bruiser jumped and turned around to see who was behind him.

“Sorry, this is my brother, Nathan,” Colton introduced.

“The one who shot me,” Ze said as he looked Nate up and down. He had to admit, the man was as fine as his brother. But he still didn’t appreciate the hole in his arm because of him.

Nate looked at Ze. “The very same,” he said nonchalantly, then looked at his brother. “She’s with us, so you can send the photos to mom.”

“Wow, not even an apology.” Ze glared at Nate.

Nate returned his attention back to Ze. “I’m not sorry I did it, that’s why.”

“Okay, enough, both of you,” Colton said.

“This is awkward,” Raven said, then sighed.

“Tell me about it,” Bruiser agreed.

Ze nodded, because fighting with Colton’s brother wasn’t the smart thing to do. “Fine.”

Colton looked at Nate and his brother smirked. “I’m good.”

“Okay. Now, I just need to contact mom.” Colton took a deep breath because this was a call he really didn’t want to have to make, but he knew he had to.

“I guess I’ll make the introduction for us since no one else will. My name is Raven and this is Bruiser,” Raven said.

“Sorry,” Colton apologized.

“Yeah, kind of got distracted,” Ze added.

Nathan nodded. “Well, these are tense times. We’re on a clock to save your life and our reputation.” He walked around the sofa and took a seat in the chair near his brother, who was sitting next to Ze on the loveseat.

Colton pulled out his cell, then sent the photos to his mom and texted her the plan. He waited, hoping to see her text back. She didn’t. Instead, she called. He groaned when his phone rang as he rolled his eyes.