Liana POV
If looks could kill, I would be decomposing right now. Mary is furious and I am fairly certain she has never hated anybody more than she hates me right now.
Axel takes a stand behind Jack. I know he is ready to use him as a shield when their guards arrive. But we should get closer to Mary. I have this sickening feeling that she would happily sacrifice her husband to get her way.
How’s it going, Chris? Axel asks.
It’s turning into a bloodbath, but we’re winning, he replies.
Fall back, but don’t go home. Be ready if we need you, Axel orders him.
“That ship has sailed, don’t you think?” Mary snorts as she takes a seat. “Politely offering drinks and pretending to get along.”
“You sent that ship on its voyage the second you tried to kill us,” Axel sneers.
“Axel, dear, you have
