Chapter 16

He released me as bright car lights flashed in a distance.

"Go in. They have arrived"

Two men escorted me to the kitchen were Pérez was grilling marinated laps of turkey.

"Ah mademoiselle..." He began when I gave him that eye.

He coughed and cleared his throat.

"Sorry, you're late. Why?"

"I almost got six hungry men on me and that is what you're asking?"

"Did those skunks touch you? You want revenge? I'll butcher them for you, just say the word" his simple and straightforward words sent shivers down my spine.

"I'm good, your Boss saved me before anything could happen" I washed my hands in the sink.

"Then," his lips were stretched in a very honest smile, "you should reward him"

"What are you talking about Pérez?"

"Think of Jason as a good husband Mafioso and reward him for a good job of protecting you"