James

“Oh, I heard about that,” Daniel immediately replied and I frowned as I watched him relax a little. “Can’t say I’m surprised, though.” 

    “Why do you say that?”  I couldn't help but ask, curious to know what his answer would be.

    “The guy was a crook, owed a lot of people a lot of money.” 

    “Did he owe you money?” 

    Daniel laughed. “God, no. I know better than to do business with someone like Rio.” 

    Vanessa was slowly moving closer. I knew this because I was hyperaware of her presence, feeling that familiar crackle of electricity between us with every step she took. We were drawn to each other,...