*Elio*

As much as I hated leaving Cat to her own devices, I knew I needed to take this call from Franky. It was imperative that I knew what was going on at all times and clearly his men found something.

I palmed Cat’s face in my hand and brushed my thumb over her cheek lovingly. My stomach flipped as her large, doe eyes poured into me with heavy emotion.

I wished I could take the worry from her regarding the problem with her friend. I made it my job ...