Chapter Four

For the first time in ages, Ludovico wanted to laugh.

He'd spent the previous night researching the woman whose phone he'd picked up, and he'd been pleasantly surprised to discover she worked in the consulting firm they'd hired to help them with their software company. He had never expected her to be part of the team working on their business, though. Fate, it seemed, was on his side.

The connection between them had been instantaneous. She hadn't recognized him, of course. He'd made sure to cover his mob tattoo by buttoning his shirt high and wearing a silk scarf, but the energy she gave off made his blood sizzle. It didn't matter that she'd seen him murder a man. He wanted the brunette. Had they met in different circumstances, he would have seduced her just the same, but now he had the upper hand. Not only could he conquer her, he could also make her his.

Ludovico couldn't recall the last time he'd had a woman serve his needs. He'd been with women, of course, but not one he could dominate and extort. A shiver ran down his spine. He hadn't realized he missed it until now that the opportunity had finally presented itself to him.

Geraldine Evans was his. She was the witness to his crime and in exchange for her life, he would make her his toy.