Mason stated, "I checked personally and pulled some strings. Haven't slept since. I'm certain he's dead."

"Better be."

Otherwise... A flash of murderous intent crossed Derek's mind as he said, "Don't tell Aurora I'm injured."

"I know what I'm doing."

Mason asked, "If Kevin's connected to the Valrin family, will he let you go just because you're holding his wife and kid?"

Derek chuckled. "That's exactly what he proposed."

"But I'm more curious about how he ...