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My family have been criminals long before they ever came to America. I come from a long line of brutal killers and thieves — people who wear prison tattoos like badges of honor. If I can break the cycle, then I think that just might be worth my life.

Victor shook his head as he raised it. With annoyed swipes of his scarred boxer fists, he wiped his cheeks dry. ~ ~ #so-NOT-an-alpha

Antoly stepped forward, his toes hitting Victor’s. “You will help Mr. Kester with the three bodies in the alley, or else there will be four bodies. Do not think I would even hesitate before killing you, son of a harlot. You are easily replaced.

#Weird. One paragraph we are sending the druggie prostitute in the office with Victor, Marco and Boris to her next client and the next paragraph Victor is writing "a testimony the pastor asked him to give on Sunday" and he has his bible out.....

You’re right. Reasonable doubt. That’s how they do things here.”
“We don’t have anything to worry about, uncle.”
“No, but when we find that girlfriend of yours, she’ll know what it means to worry.

Don’t worry. You’ve managed to make me fall in love with you over the last year. Your father could be a mass murderer, and it wouldn’t affect my feelings for you.” She looked over at him and winked. “Well played, Kovalev, waiting until now to introduce me to him. You have me well and captured.

The sun had barely crested the top of the pine trees, and already the day promised more heat and humidity than the day before. ~~ Truly hope each chapter doesn't open with a weather report!!

Mara worked from home, doing medical transcription for four different doctors. That job gave her ample opportunity to volunteer during daylight hours at the church. ~ Finally a heroine who does the same job as me!!!