Page 47 of Escaping the King

Even though I didn't know what the fuck was going on here, I pretended to understand.“That's too bad.I know she's been going through a hard time with some family problems.But we'd really like her and Daniella home again.”I lifted up the paper.“Do you mind if I take this?”I asked and hoped she'd agree.

Instead, she sucked in her lips and frowned.“I wanted to keep it.”

As a compromise, I took pictures of the front and back of the page.Then I handed it back to her.“Thank you, Sheila.I appreciate your help.”

She folded the paper carefully.“I hope you find them.Good luck.”Then she spun on her heel and hurried off to finish her double shift.

14

Carlo

“Christ, that boy is fuckin' sharp,” Nick told me something I already knew.He'd sent us pictures of a coloring page.I'd recognize Dani's scribbles blindfolded.

And one of those pictures contained a map.

A map that had hand drawn additions.

“I agree.But I don't envy the day you tell your wife that you've been grooming him to join the family.”

Nick glared over at me.He didn't comment.But I could guarantee that he knew what I was talking about.

Eve Rosetti was not going to enjoy knowing Asher would one day join our ranks.

Of course, he needed to be put through his paces.We all did at that age.

Even so, he'd be a great addition.

The only question was whether Nick would survive after his wife found out.

That was years away, though.

He had time.

And I was one hundred and ten percent positive that Eve Rosetti would not leave her husband over this, anyway.She loved Nick.

“I'll send word to have the jet fueled and ready,” Nick said as he rose to his feet.He fixed his tie and gazed down at me.“Looks like we're going to Denver.”

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