Page 47 of Killaney Blood

"I'll look into this with our guys. Hard," Callum says, his voice dropping. "Maybe check with the other families. Someone has to know something."

I nod. "I'll continue to monitor on my end. I have a few things in the works."

Keira shifts in her seat and shrugs. "And I'll monitor the philanthropy side, though I don't think I'll be of use." She pauses. "But you get some of the wives or mistresses talking at the events and you'd be surprised what slips after two glasses of prosecco."

Callum nods, signaling the end of the meeting. "Keep me updated. On everything. And Dec, don't think anything is too small. The three of us in the know is better than one, okay?" he says, looking at me.

"Yes, boss," I say with a salute.

Callum stays and Keira and I walk out.

Outside, she stops by my car and turns to look me over. Her eyes catch on my knuckles.

"Are those new cuts on your hands? When are you gonna stop fighting underground, Dec?"

I smile, flexing my fingers. "What? It's fun. Keeps me sharp."

Keira scoffs. "Bullshit. You've always got bruises on bruises. You're built like a goddamn Maserati and treat yourself like a rental."

I shrug, leaning against the car. "I've got a nurse on payroll now. I'm good."

Keira squints at me, her lips curving into a knowing smile. "Wait. Don't tell me. It's that girl. The ghost medic or whatever they used to call her?"

I grin without answering, which is answer enough.

She smacks my arm, hard. "You idiot. She was deep with the Albanians. What if she still is? You don't think they'd use a woman to get to us?"

"She's not like that," I say. "And weren't you the one telling me to go easy on her because of what she's been through?"

"Yeah, but I didn't mean stick your dick in it and hope for the best."

I laugh. "So poetic, sis."

She glares. "Just don't be stupid. You don't fuck the lightning rod while you're already standing in the storm."

I blink at her. "What the hell did you just say?"

She smiles and shrugs. "What, you've never heard Dad say that? Anyway, I'm heading to Chicago tomorrow. Gonna visit Calli before the charity circuit starts up again."

I nod. "Tell Calli I said hi. And the rest of the Kastaris family."

Keira hugs me and then walks toward her car, her driver opening the door for her.

She pauses before getting in.

"And Dec?"

"Yeah?"

"If that girl breaks your heart, don't say I didn't warn you."

I smile. "If anyone breaks anything, it'll be me."

She rolls her eyes and gets into the car.

But maybe she is right. I feel reckless when I'm around her or when she crosses my mind.

A smarter man would probably sever ties and walk away, but what's life without touching the fire every now and then? Besides, I've never had much luck playing it safe, especially when the fire feels this good.