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

been there at the end.

“You know how to push a man, kid.”

“I am not pushing. I am proposing.”

Callaway exhaled.

“Fine. I agree. But one condition.”

“Name it.”

“You give me Marcus.”

“Marcus is in federal custody.”

“You have lawyers. Get him out. Get him to me.”

“No.”

Damen’s voice did not rise.

“Marcus has a sister and two nieces under my protection. I gave him continue reading …