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I hear footsteps, so low I can barely hear them.

I turn to the other side of the bed, pulling the covers up.

How cold is this?

The sound of footsteps will increase.

What's happening?

I just need a few hours of sleep.

Is it too much to ask?

I heard voices and more footsteps and sometimes they passed in front of my door.

Apparently, I'm not going to sleep anymore.

Whatever happened, I better check it out soon.

Who knows it's not a silly thing and I go back to sleep.

Let it be something silly, please.

At least there were no gunshots, I got out of bed, as I'm only wearing panties and a tank top, I went to my closet and grabbed a pair of shorts.

I fumble a little to get dressed.

Besides being sleepy, I'm also curious to know what's wrong.

I try to be as quick as I can, but I've barely finished putting on my shorts before the door opens.

Devin showed up with a not-so-good face.

I'm even scared to know what happened.

- Luna, we have a problem.

- Devin says serious, when he's serious it's not a good thing.

- Or rather, a big problem.

- How big is it?

Deep down I wouldn't like to know the answer, because it's obvious that things aren't good and I won't be able to go back to sleep.

He took a deep breath.

- They stole more than half of our shipment.

- More than shit... - And they stole all the money from the central club.

No!

Not that.

- How much was in the club?

- 1 billion!

My God.

We had this large amount, because we had problems transporting it, but with the security it has there.

Devin can only be kidding me.

- Except with that money - Devin continued talking - We were going to use it to pay a part of the worms that would help us with next week's shipment, pay the other half of the border worms and the deputies that would expand our business.

I'm screwed!

Totally screwed!

Ferrada is little.

A lot of money lost and a lot of people to pay.

I sit up in bed taking a deep breath.

No chance of going back to sleep.

- Do you know who it was?

Devin smiled, but without emotion.

- Leon Morse

It can not be.

This time I look at Devin, pleading with my eyes for him to tell me he's joking, but no.

Devin shook his head.

Damn it!

Leon was or is one of the guys that gives us the most work.

We have headaches with the deputies, they piss off trying to get more money for us.

Leon is different, he's a tall competitor.

An enemy of the same level.

All care is little.

He hadn't shown up in years.

Because now?

Standing here won't help.

Maybe I'll ask this question myself face to face with him.

Who knows?

It's time for me to act, I can't and won't let this empire fall because of him.

Not even!

I stood up and faced Devin.

- Devin, I want you to contact Zac and let him know that I want to speak to him urgently.

- I start giving orders.

- I want Cory, in the central club with a lot of security.

I want that place to work again as soon as possible...

- We shouldn't do this, Luna.

I look at him raising an eyebrow.

I can't leave the club idle.

I need to get this money back.

- Time is money and I hate to lose money - I speak firmly.

- You look just like him.

Devin chuckled.

I just hate it when Devin or anyone compares me to Liam Frey.

I'm not like him, I'm better than him.

I get away from him and head towards the window.

It has a good view of the garden.

With the window open I feel a light breeze hit my face.

- No wonder he put me in my place.

- I see some security patrolling.

-He put me here to lead Atlanta.

- Look, maybe it was more than that, don't you think?

His voice had a slight teasing tone.

I lowered my gaze and refused to think about Liam.

There's no need to think about him now and never.

Not this way.

It's past, it's past and that's it.

It doesn't have to be revived.

- No!

I don't think – I turned to face Devin – I do my job very well and he recognized that.

So you better start making your own, Devin.

He raised his hand in front of his body as if surrendering.

- OK sorry.

- Then do as I say.

- Don't you think you should have more orders?

- He asked.

I looked at him without understanding - Luna, sorry for the joke, but remember Liam's orders?

He said it's to let you know if something big like this happens and you promised.

Shit!

I don't want Liam here.

I look hard at Devin, he just has to follow my orders and that's it.

I'm going to get that money back so fast Liam will realize what happened to me.

- Devin, Leon has tried to knock us down several times and we always get back up.

It won't be now that he will be able to finish us off.

- I laugh.

- He'll never make it.

Then carry out my orders.

Now!

– I emphasized the last word.

- Without discussion.

No guessing.

I never had to talk to him like that.

Devin and I were always friends and we had a brotherly relationship.

I can't imagine myself without him around and when he gave the possibility to leave with Liam, I almost freaked out.

Devin didn't seem to believe the way I spoke to him either, but he lowered his head and looked thoughtful.

I'm sorry, but I held on.

I'll leave it to apologize later.

We have a lot to do now.

- It's OK.

You're the boss - Devin says leaving without looking at me.

Pure shit!

I don't want to get into a fight with Devin, but calling Liam back isn't an option, at least not for me.

It's all going just fine without him here.

I'm just fine without Liam here.

Does he not realize this?

I took a deep breath and lay down on the bed.

Waking up to this news wasn't good at all and unfortunately I can't throw it all in the air and say a big fuck.

No, I have to sort this all out.

I'm in charge and these shitty types go to show how capable I am for the job.

It won't be easy, of course, but it's not impossible.

Now I don't know if I'm doing this to show myself that I'm good or to show him that I can do it.

Whenever Liam is mentioned my doubts start.

I already have to see Liam once a year because of the mobster-filled party.

It's enough for me.

Shit!

I'm already thinking about Liam again!

Liam has to stay in New York.

He has to get away from here.

He has to get away from Atlanta.

He has to stay away from me.

How I was woken up at three o'clock in the morning with that news.

I spend the rest of the night and the morning in my office coming up with new resources and ideas to solve these problems.

Of course, I'm hoping there won't be others anytime soon.

Because trouble attracts trouble.

I need to make sure you don't spread the word that we've been robbed.

Even because a thief who steals a thief has up to a hundred years of pardon, I think that's how the saying goes.

I haven't seen Devin since dawn and I appreciate that.

I don't want a boring atmosphere between us and we have to focus on our current situation.

Leon, you pay me.

I made a quick call to hear from one person in particular and refocused.

It was just before one o'clock.

I reread and signed some papers, but stopped as soon as I saw my cell ring, looked at the screen, and saw Cory's name.

Finally.

- Give me good news, Cory.

– I asked as soon as I answered the call.

- You can be carefree, Luh.

I've already minimized things around here and today we will open earlier, at 19 pm...

Hey?

- What do you mean at 19:00?

Cory, I opened like 5 pm or earlier – I interrupted him.

Cory chuckled.

Why is he laughing?

Don't you see how our situation is?

- Not even if we opened at that time we would be able to recover the money that was stolen.

- He controls his laughter.

- So, relax!

I'll take care of here and you solve things there.

It's OK?

I closed my eyes and nodded in agreement, but I remembered I was on my cell phone.

- OK.

And Cory, Thank you.

- No need to thank me, little one.

Take care, Kisses - Cory says and ends the call.

I ran a hand over my face and put my hair in a loose bun and went back to reading those sheets.

It is at these times that I miss the adrenaline, going with the boys to pick up the shipment or even robbing one of the banks.

Feeling danger passing right before my eyes, but with Liam Frey's orders now I have to stay behind a desk or in the club organizing things there.

After a while I heard a knock on the door and I asked to come in, but I didn't take my eyes off the leaves.

Not how so many came about.

It seems the more I read and sign the more it appears on this table.

- I contacted Zac.

Devin!

I set the sheets aside and looked at him.

- Sorry.

- I won't let him continue.

- I didn't want to talk to you like that...

It came out so automatic.

I could die stuck if I didn't speak up soon.

I couldn't spend all day thinking about it, but I know it would be the first thing I would do as soon as I saw him.

"Hey, it's okay." He smiled.

Devin has such a beautiful smile.

My friend is very cute.

He is tall, with a defined body and dark brown eyes.

He has a shy way that he has nothing to do with being shy and that attracts the girls' attention more.

- No, it's not.

- I got up and went to him - I didn't want to talk to you like that, but I was stressed and I couldn't hold back...

Devin put his hand on my face and stroked it lightly, smiling.

- Whatever happens, Luna, I'll always be by your side.

I wasn't hurt, okay?

I understand your side, let's work it out.

We sure will.

I smiled and hugged him tight.

[...]

I look at the grand five-star hotel in front of me.

Why does Zac have to be scared of these hotels?

He only has egg drool here.

I roll my eyes.

That's what he likes.

Zac loves to get attention and be pampered.

As he knows so many things about so many important people, I wonder how he is still alive, but that I stayed between us for so long.

Zac always helps me.

Of course it has a price, I don't mind.

Our business is always pleasant.

- Mister Riggs, please - I speak with the receptionist of the hotel restaurant.

- Follow me!

- She smiled.

And as I followed her, I noticed some eyes on me, I ignored them all hoping to see Zac soon.

The table he chose was in the middle of the room when we arrived he got up with a smile on his face.

- My beautiful Luna, it's been a while - Zac kissed the corner of my mouth.

Smile at him.

Zac, pulled out the chair for me to sit like a perfect gentleman.

- I need a favor - I don't waste time and speak as soon as he sits down in front of me.

- And when you don't need it?

- Zac tilts his head to the side and says ironic - But say what you want?

- I want the location of Leon Morse.

Zac parted his lips a little surprised by my request.

- It will not be easy...

- I know you'll make it...

- You know I want something in return...

- Say your price.

I open my purse ready to sign a check.

- I don't want money and you know it!

- Do not want?

- I pretended to be confused.

- You look so beautiful in that red dress - Zac smiled mischievously.

Rascal!

I smiled already understanding what he wanted.

It wouldn't be the first time this has happened.

So that's fine by me, he's very good in bed.

Sometimes we do it for the sake of doing, without having something in return like now.

It's pretty rare, but it happens.

- OK, but only for one night!

- Notice.

He raised an eyebrow.

- I should decide...

- My schedule is full, but let's have our night - I got up - Keep me informed and be quick.

He winked at me and nodded.

I left the hotel and soon the valet handed me the key to my gray lamborghini.

Now it's back to the mansion.

I hope Zac finds Leon soon.

I don't like to waste time, I need to prepare my meeting with Leon.

I think I'll finally feel some of the adrenaline I want so badly.

Thinking about it makes me smile.

When I arrived at the mansion I received a few looks from the security guards, but it wasn't the look I was used to.

That look of desire, now it was a different look and some even avoided looking at me.

I can't help but be intrigued by this, I hurry to get inside soon.

I entered the room and saw Cory leaning against the banister of the stairs and with his head down.

What is he doing here?

Oh, Cory doesn't make me stressed about you either.

- Cory, what are you doing here?

– I went to him – You should be at the club.

Cory looked at me and gave a half smile and then looked behind me.

- I sent him here.

Hello Luna - That voice...

Damn it!

Damn it!

Damn it!

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

I couldn't avoid him any longer, so I turned around and saw him right there in my living room.

It's real.

Liam Frey was here.

After 3 years away and now he's here in front of me.

Shit!

All my fears surfaced, not fear of Liam, but fear of our past.