THE LITTLE GIRL ASKED TO SIT WITH A STRANGER—BUT HER MOTHER NEVER EXPECTED THE MAFIA BOSS TO RECOGNIZE HER FACE

Marcus said quickly. “We send a message. If he doesn’t deliver the girl, every nurse on her shift starts paying the bill.”

Callaway paused.

“That is a line.”

“We don’t have to hurt anyone. Small device in the staff lot. Smoke, broken glass. No casualties. Damen will hear the message.”

Callaway looked at the floor for a long moment.

“Fine. If it does not continue reading …