Sweet Temptation by Cora Reilly

about contacting Luca first. That way he could make sure I wouldn’t get rid of
him. Not that I would have ended him. I’d done enough damage in the past and
wouldn’t risk Giulia’s love by killing her brother. “Good luck with your new
endeavor. Just remember that Luca doesn’t hesitate killing those he considers a
threat.”
Christian’s smile was tight. “I think you and him are very similar in that
regard.” He inclined his head then left.
Faro shook his head, frowning. “This isn’t good.”
“You’re reading too much into it.”
“The truth has a nasty habit of getting out. You should have told Luca
everything from the start.”
My phone rang. It was Luca. Faro looked like he considered booking us the
next flight to Colombia to disappear. “Luca, what can I do for you?”
“I assume Christian talked to you?”
No bullshit talk as usual. Luca always cut to the chase. “He did. I always
assumed his work under me would be temporary. Now that he’s my brother-inlaw,
things only became more complicated.”
“That’s what I guessed.” He paused. “Is there anything I should know?”
My pulse quickened but I didn’t let it show. “In what regard?”
“About Christian. You’ve been dealing with him for years.”
“He’s effective. Tough. He knows how to handle himself. He’s nothing like
his father. You won’t regret taking him in.”
“Good. That’s all for now.”
I hung up. Faro raised his brows.
“It’s fine.”
“Let’s hope it stays that way. If he ever finds out, he’ll take us all down—
you, your father, and me. And it won’t be pretty.”
I hovered close to the cigar lounge after Christian went in. After Cassio almost
killed my brother, I worried about them being in a room together, even if they’d
worked together in the last couple of months.