Chapter 60: Loyalty to Who?

*Dante*

I was lost in the moment, savoring the warmth of Layla's embrace, captivated once again as I enjoyed the sweet taste of her lips, when the harsh buzz of my phone jolted me back to reality. Reluctantly, I pulled away, my brow furrowing as I saw Nicolo's name flashing on the screen.

"Shit," I muttered, a sense of unease settling in the pit of my stomach as I swiped to read the message.

"Boss, we have a problem. Angela Jennings has turned state's evidence. She's a material witness in Marco's murder. You need to get to the safe house now."

I felt the blood drain from my face as the words sank in. Angela had been there when we killed Marco.

With trembling fingers, I clicked on the news link Nicolo had sent, my heart pounding in my chest as the footage began to play. There, on the screen, was Angela, her face pale and drawn, her hand heavily bandaged and arm in a sling as she was ushered into a waiting SUV by a troupe of armed guards.