Dave
I knew the Clerkenwell brothers' intention to retrieve Haruki, but the number of people supporting them took me aback.
It seemed as though they had a vast network of allies at their disposal, which made me wonder about the extent of their influence and power.
I was unaware of where their men were hiding when the Triad pulled up at the pier with the girls; I just knew I needed to be out of harm's way when things turned south.
The situation I found myself in was dire. My life hung in the balance, and several parties had a score to settle with me.
The Clerkenwell brothers and the Triads were among them, and even my daughter had become an adversary.
I couldn't bear the thought of Haruki's mother discovering everything that had happened, and I feared what they might do to me if th
