Chapter 256

I grab Janeen’s arm on the way to the table, pulling her back just a little. “You’re going to do whatever he asks you to, Janeen!” I hiss, glaring at my sister. “I’m going to hear him out, Fay!” Janeen says, gesturing towards the table.

“What!?” I gasp, appalled at her lack of instant assurance.

“He’s right!” Janeen says, stopping to argue with me in whispers while the men begin to settle themselves at the table, leaving a space for me at Kent’s right-hand side. “I mean, I’m probably going to say yes, Fay, but Kent does not get the same blank check that you do! I want to hear what he’s asking first!”

“He’d never ask anything of you that -”

“He would,” Janeen says, raising her eyebrows at me. “You think I didn’t read every article I could on this guy during those months he wouldn’t let us talk to you, Fay? I know you’re in love with him, and I’m certainly becoming aware that there’s more to him than just the ruthless mafia boss, but if you think he’s not capable of throwing people under the bus to get what he wants then you’re being naïve.”

“Not people he loves,” I growl, glaring up at her. “Not people I love.”