Valeria

The water was calm when our ship pulled into the docks. I stood at the rail, looking at the containers lined across the pier. We had arrived earlier than planned, which gave me more time to check everything before the transfer started. I wanted no mistakes. I wanted this deal for Salvatore to go smoothly, because my name was on the line.

When the ship stopped, I stepped down from the ramp with Nico and the guards. I looked around and scanned the area. Everything looked normal. ...