Aliana’s POV

Rafael Dante.

The name clawed its way into my mind the second I heard it.

I didn’t recognize it, not in the way I recognized Freddy’s enemies—Viktor Kazan, Robert, the men who had tried and failed to take me down.

But the way Desmond said it—the way Freddy fell silent—told me everything I needed to know.

This wasn’t just another business rival.

This was something more dangerous.

Something deeper.

I didn't think twice.

I opened the door and ...