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

legitimate real estate, restaurants, a small piece of tech. I do not need the trade.”

Callaway studied him.

“I heard you were transitioning. But the whole book? That is not negotiation, Vance. That is surrender.”

“It is reassignment. I leave your world. You leave my family alone. I live the life I choose.”

“Why?”

Damen reached into his pocket and unfolded continue reading …