Raven
“Can I see them?” I ask. Thelonius grabs my chin and leans in. I cringe at his scent of bourbon and tobacco.
“Only if you are a good girl,” He whispers with a wicked grin.
I sigh and nod.
He lets me go and turns to look down the hall. I see Luca walking towards us. I get a sinking feeling when Thelonius raises his hand toward Luca, “I wish to thank you for your assistance in capturing Merlyn Starsky and your father.”
“Mother,” Luca corrects Thelonius and gives me a look when I narrow my eyes at him.
“Excuse me?” Thelonius wrinkles his nose. “Those were two men, were they not?”
“Yes,” Luca nods.
“Whatever,” Thelonius shrugs and snaps his fingers.
The second in command, Enzo, walks toward us and bows to Thelonius.
“Enzo, ensure Mr. Adler gets compensation for his work today,
