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2. Kiel

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KIEL

The symphony of birdsong wakes me up in the morning before my alarm. I've already received several messages, demanding my presence to negotiate trade deals. I decline, claiming to be unavailable for the foreseeable future due to a personal emergency. Said emergency is strapped naked to a hospital bed somewhere below me.

She looked so relieved to feel the needle slip into her smooth skin. I'm drawn to the light in her eyes, but I'm much more intrigued when it grows hazy. I made her feel good. Part of me is desperate to do it again. Instead, I shuffle into the kitchen and brew a single cup of coffee, scratching my bare chest as I look out the kitchen window.

The mountains are covered in a thick mist that's slowly evaporating in the early-morning sunshine. There isn't another human soul for miles, allowing me to relish in the solitude. So much of my business revolves around handling people. My product is worthless without people to distribute it, but I've been craving time to just be alone.

Even better, I'm alone with a beautiful woman and the person I hate the most at my disposal. The coffee instantly burns my tongue when I drink it, but I take another gulp anyway as I start responding to messages.

I've only answered a few when the thought of her naked body flashes into my mind unbidden. I didn't expect to enjoy making her bleed, but I've hardly thought of anything since. The bright liquid pooled on her belly before dripping down her hips. It trickled down her breasts and accentuated every curve. I grip my cock through my boxers for several seconds, letting out a sigh as I get another notification.

My second, Pete, has been blowing up my phone for the last 48 hours. I know my empire is in competent hands, but I desperately need him to make more executive decisions, allowing me to focus on my task. I've composed half a message when he calls.

"Peter," I say, my voice thin.

"Look, Boss, I know you're busy, but I need answers." I'm glad he's intent on not fucking up my empire, but I sigh anyway.

"What do you need?" He must hear the tension in my voice, because he pauses.

"You okay over there? Do you need reinforcements?" He knows I've been tracking Callum and Chase for years. Hell, he's helped with a lot of the search.

"No, I have everything under control, but I'm busy as usual. So, what do you need?" He doesn't ask about my feelings again and launches into his many questions.

"We had a drop go wrong last night. One of our most reliable mules had a change of heart. Instead of making the drop, she kept it and ran. It was her biggest drop yet, too. We have men going after her, but we have more drops to make tonight, and I don't know if I can spare the resources." I pinch the bridge of my nose as he continues.

"There've been several more overdoses in the city, and we're working on distributing the product further into the suburbs. It's attracted the governor's attention, but according to our mole in the city police force, they don't have any promising leads or suspects. We have a solid team stationed in the city, so I think we're ready to start distributing into the next county."

"Have you selected mules in the next county?" I ask, unbothered by the rest of his concerns.

"They're marked, but unapproached. There's a pretty large strip club outside the city, but it seems to be where the city folk go. Plenty of desperate girls who are willing and ready to take bad deals. We'll approach with offers when you're ready."

"Go ahead and make the connections. Have a good time while you're at it. Treat them well and pay them generously. Show them what a professional relationship with me could do for them. As far as the runner, she won't get far. Send me her file, and I'll take care of it. Anything else?"

"No, Sir, that's it for now."

"Thank god. Don't call me again today unless you're dying." I end the call before he can respond. Seconds later I receive the file on our runner. Bella Thomas. A beautiful young woman and a popular stripper in the city. I forward her file to Eddie, the independent bounty hunter I keep on retainer. I pay him well and his loyalty has been unshakeable throughout the years. If no one else can find someone, I always know he can. He was the one who brought me the lead to Callum and Chase, so I'm sure he'll have no problem with a disloyal slut.

Eddie responds in minutes. I refocus on the larger issue at hand: Ava Channing. I imagine her spread on the bed as if she were waiting for me and the pain and relief I bring. My coffee is cold as I knock back the last sip. I refill it before walking down the steps into the basement.

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