Ever sat comfortably on the mall bench, rubbing her belly with a contented sigh as she watched Nathaniel head toward the ice cream shop. The air was light, peaceful..until it wasn't.
A black-suited man standing nearby discreetly tapped his earpiece. "Sir, there's a situation. A man just kissed Ms. Miller."
On the other end of the line, Allesandro Wales, the most feared and powerful man in the city, sat in his office, reviewing contracts with a cold expression. But the moment he heard the words kiss and Ever, the pen in his hand snapped in half.
"Where?" His voice was like ice.
"The mall, near the fountain."
Allesandro didn't wait for another word. His expensive chair scraped back as he stood, his steps thunderous as he stormed out. " Matteo tell my driver to get the car ready. Now."
Ever was still waiting for Nathaniel when a sudden, deadly silence took over the mall. She frowned as murmurs and gasps filled the air.
