The air around Roman was still thick with blood and rage. The moment he heard what happened at the café, how Lucas– his own cousin had tried to harm Desiree, something inside him snapped. He knew that Lucas had been sent to keep tabs on him, to track his every move, and react when necessary. But he never expected him to go this far just to get Desiree out of the way.

He’d thought Lucas had grown a genuine friendship with Desiree.

He hadn’t seen her in days, but the thought that she ...