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Casimir is quiet for a moment.

“He doesn’t need the alliance for protection. He wants a seat before every powerful man in our world starts making decisions in a room he can’t enter.”

“Then find him another door.”

A quiet laugh comes through the phone.

“You want Elena.”

“Yes.”

“All right. I’ll refuse Amato and give Byrne a connection with Drakos. He’ll like that alliance. After that, we’re even.”

“Done.”

“Anything else?”

“No.”

“Shame. I was prepared to kill someone.”

I end the call and get into the car. One prospective husband gone. Another redirected.

Angelo still believes Elena will be waiting for Nico at nine.

I call my pilot.

“Have the plane ready in two hours.”

“Florida, sir?”

“Yes.”

I start the engine and look back at Angelo’s estate.

He needs time to cool down. I’m willing to give it to him.

By nine, my girl and I will be in the air.

Chapter 44

Elena

Iwake to Luciano standing beside the bed with an outfit draped over one arm and a large designer bag in his hand.

The room is still dark. The clock beside me reads five twenty.

“Get dressed, princesa.”

I blink at him. “That’s an alarming way to wake someone before sunrise.”

“We’re leaving.”

I push myself upright. “Because Nico’s coming?”

“Among other reasons.”

“And Angelo still wants me to move into the penthouse?”