Page 49 of Dark Alliance
Fresh tears dampen my cheeks as I put one leg, then the other into the blue silky romper trimmed in black lace. Getting my breasts lassoed inside the bra top is no easy feat. These weren’t built for support, but I manage.
Once I’m finished, I stare down at myself.
Prickly lace aside, it’s decidedly better than being naked. He got my size right, which doesn’t surprise me as much as it should.
He motions with his gun. “Stand up.”
I do.
“Turn around.”
I guess this is where I pivot nice and slow. For my father’s and my brother’s sakes, I obey and spin in a leisurely circle until I’m facing him again.
“Okay.” He nods with finality. “Now, tell me the deals you struck with the Bratva. Everything you can remember about their planned attack on the Kings at the Blue Hook Port. Anything you think I need to know.”
Sucking in a breath, I whisper a mental apology to my father and then start to talk.
Chapter 15
Connor
I chained Cat back to the pole after she gave up all the info on the dealings between her family and the Russians.
I need to call Brody.
By all rights, Ishouldcall Finn. I know the order of things. He’s the boss, and Brody’s just an enforcer.
Fuck that, though. I’m enjoying this freedom too much to give it up. As long as I let Finn know the attack is coming, I’ll save the fucking day.
I make my way into the dingy office area and shut the door out of habit, even though I know no one can hear me.
Like a man who’s on top of his shit, Brody picks up on the first ring. “Hey, Con. What’s up?”
“Firsthand intel from Caterina Ricci, that’s what.”
Brody’s voice lifts with a laugh. “Great. I’ll grab Finn. Hey, sweetheart, do you mind seeing if Finn’s free?”
Trinity and I don’t know each other well, and her relationship with Brody is still new to me, but even I can admit that my brother’s in love. It’s a great look on him.
“No time. Cat’s here now. Just relay it to Finn.”
Fabric shifts as Brody grabs for a pen. “Got it. Go.”
I update him about the attacks on the Port, as well as the go-ahead her gorilla of a brother gave Belinski.
“Incredible. You’re amazing, Con.” Brody’s voice stretches and lightens with his grin. “I can’t wait to tell Finn all this. He’ll be pumped.”
“Brody.” Trinity’s voice is almost too soft for me to hear. “Maybe we can help too.” Her voice fades, but I think I hear the wordsweaponandthe Russians.
Wonder what she’s talking about. Whatever it is, I love her enthusiasm.
After we hang up, I’m invigorated with a sense of accomplishment. Because of me, the Gallaghers on both coasts are getting somewhere.
Connor Gallagher, a regular fucking hero.
I snatch the take-out container from the shitty little fridge in the corner and return to Cat. She was sobbing earlier, but I gave her some water to help replenish what she lost and to soothe her throat. She’ll be of no use to me if she passes back out or dies.
Her tears have dried up, leaving shining little tracks on her cheeks. Good, because I kind of hated seeing her cry.
