Romano's POV

I swallowed hard, bile rising in my throat as fear coiled around me like a serpent. Every vein in my body shivered, but I was a man who refused to let emotions dictate my actions. I shook off the dread, focusing instead on finding a way out of my spiraling worries.

Luciana might believe she was winning; she thought that striking a deal with Mr. Toreto and seeking her revenge on me was the ultimate victory. But she was blind to the real threat looming ahead. I was trying to ...