Assassin's Apprentice: Mafia Assassin Dark Romance (Mercs for Hire Book 2) by Sophie Slade

Author:Sophie Slade [Slade, Sophie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Loft Literary Group LLC
Published: 2022-10-24T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Tasha

Standing at the door, I rushed out as soon as the dealership driver pulled up to the main gate. The guard approached the tow truck driver and they spoke, then the driver climbed out of the cab of the truck and lowered the back of the flatbed holding my new car.

I quietly closed the front door behind me and headed out to the main gate, glad the guards hadn’t let them enter the grounds. All I needed was for Mark to wake up while the dealership was delivering my car. Although I hated leaving like a thief in the night, Mark wouldn’t let me go otherwise.

This was the only way.

“So, the man says you ordered this car?” the guard asked, his eyebrows raised.

I nodded. “Yes, it’s mine.” I handed the driver a wad of cash. “Thanks for bringing it right away, as I asked.”

He looked down at the cash, and his eyes lit up. “It’s no problem at all, lady! I’m glad to do it!” He pointed toward the car as he looked between the guard and me. “I’ll... I’ll just—”

“Thank you.” I gave him a reassuring smile.

“Are you sure you want to do this?” the guard asked, his eyes filled with concern. “Maybe I should tell Mark—”

“No,” I quickly cut him off. “Please. As a favor to me, don’t tell him I’m gone until the morning.”

He arched an eyebrow. “Are you sure you want to do that? It’s dangerous out—”

“I’m sure.” I gave him a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry. I can handle myself.”

“That’s what they all say.” He rolled his eyes. “Just promise me that you won’t get yourself killed. Mark’ll kill me if he knew I let you go like this.”

“Just tell him that I left without you seeing me.”

He looked at me in disbelief, one corner of his lips curling into a smile. “Nothing goes on without me or one of the other guards knowing about it. Not since the attack.”

The attack, as they called it, was the incident that had claimed Marie’s life. Even though Lucian talked a big game, I was sure he’d never get over the death of his wife. According to Mark, they had been married since the Stone Age. I wasn’t sure if he’d ever had mistresses or not, but it wasn’t my business. But from what I heard, it was common practice to have mistresses in the Mafia. I never wanted to find out.

I looked down at the ring that had belonged to my mother. The same ring Mark had just given to me. But if he was hellbent on joining the Mafia again, then it was over. I took off the ring and slipped it into my pocket, vowing to put it away later.

“Well, here you go, miss!” The driver dropped the key into my hand, and I quickly put it on my keyring before I changed my mind. “Is there anything else you need before I go?”

“She’s fine.” The same guard stepped up beside me, folding his hands in front of him.

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