trance to the Spanish-style Malibu villa, he watched the unblinking, stationary security cameras curiously. He knew Rafael Hern

, my friend." Rafael said. Aiden shook his extende

," Aiden said, clapping the gre

with all my fine young ladies," Rafael said,

with Rafael Hernandez, it was a must. Aiden had learned the first time he had accepted a contra

eping, my frien

ld have liked or had as many women, but

th two glasses of whisky sauntered to him, then backed away with a blown kiss after handing the men

ght. Besides, you know me well enough to know that I'm all work and no play until the job is

is handsome face doesn't compare to my Spanish blood. My wolf friend and I have women falling at our feet for two very different rea

his nose against the scent of distrust that radiated around the room, Aiden stood a

ther pouch on a short piece of string from around his neck. Aiden watch

urity cameras ar

oke."I did. It's not like you, Raf. Wantin

my staff. It would seem that I can no longer trust someone, and as I don't yet know who that is, I can't trust any of them. This i

risk of you being seen. Nobody but myself, the woman who served the drinks and the two capo's in that room, know you are here. It's bad en

this room knows about t

vantage of me. In the beginning, I had nothing but my name. People learned to fear me, and a few even loved me,

ng a hefty prison term, but he had thought the charges would have bee

s along and thinks she can do what she pleases. She thinks she can ruin my life without consequences.

he program,

t out of my grasp. If any of my men go within looking distance, it comes back to me.

e awkward, to say the least, but Rafael was as close to

he's twenty-seven and has been

ou're getting nowhere near her

r life. I have many enemies in prison, Aiden. Too many to coun