4
Nikolai
It’s Friday. I require a p*****t from you before ten, I text Zane as we’re setting up for the game. Dima’s back in town for the weekend, which helps my unsettled feelings.
Zane texts back immediately, On my way now with a big one.
A big one. Interesting.
I knew the kid could pull something out of his a*s to settle up with me. He may be young, but he’s smart and has connections and resources. He grew up with money, even if he doesn’t have it now.
Strange that I’m relieved for his sister that he’s delivering. I don’t like innocents being harmed by our activities. Not that she would be harmed. She tried to involve herself, and I find her a serious temptation.
Zane gives the secret knock twenty minutes later, and Oleg lets him in. I hide my smirk when he shudders a bit, eyeing
