Aleatha Romig

Sterling Sparrow, the kingpin of Chicago, has waited nearly two decades to claim his queen, the woman born to rule beside him. His wait is over. 
Lured back to the city she'd been warned to never return to, Kennedy is offered something she never knew existed—knowledge about herself. 
Dangers lurk at every corner as the repercussions from Araneae McCrie’s, aka Kennedy’s, resurrection is revealed. 
What lengths were taken to keep her hidden and what lengths will her enemies go to now that they’ve learned she’s alive?
Is Sterling Sparrow her savior, or did he simply produce the sacrificial lamb?
Find out in the Web of Sin: SECRETS, LIES, and PROMISES.  
Have you been Aleatha’d?
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Web of Sin

I left the office a little after one, promising to call Louisa as soon as I landed in Chicago. I’d meant what I’d said about staying in contact with her. That thought alone kept me sane as I drove to my apartment, fighting tears. 


Taking a deep breath, I knocked upon Mrs. Powell’s door.


“Kennedy, it’s so good to see you,” she said upon opening the door, her cat Polly doing a figure eight around her feet. “Come in before Polly decides to make a break for it.”


I followed her inside. “Jeanne, I wanted to let you know that I’m going to be out of town for a while. I-I...” I took a deep breath as I looked around her apartment. Nearly every surface was covered in knickknacks, small figurines, vases, all sitting upon doilies. 


She reached for my hand. “Are you upset about this trip?”


I shook my head, though the truth was yes. I swallowed as tears pricked the back of my eyes. “No, not at all. I just wanted you to be aware. I may not be back in time for our next dinner.”


Chapter Kennedy 13