~ALEXANDRO’S POV~

“Tell me you brought a gun, Alex” I didn't answer.

Because I hadn't. And that made Mario curse under his breath. “Fucking brilliant”.

Before I could reply, the secretary’s desk phone buzzed, she picked up, nodded once, and then gave us the perfect professional smile.

“Mr Blackwood will see you now”

She stood, gesturing towards the large frosted glass door, behind her. Mario's hand stayed close to his side, probably resting near a concealed blade.

I move ahead, calm on the outside, Alert underneath.

The door opened automatically, revealing Julian, with dark slick hair, standing by the window, back to us, his shape painted by the overcast skyline....