The room was so quiet I could hear the clock ticking on the wall. Gary looked like he wanted to choke me, but for the first time in his life, he was afraid of me. James had collapsed back into his chair, his head in his hands.
"Stop the news stories," I commanded.
"Tell the sponsors that you made a mistake. Tell the Rangers that Luca is a hero. Do it today, or I start doing something that I'm sure you will not like."
I didn't wait for an answer. I turned around and walked toward the doors. My side was burning with pain, and I felt like I was going to collapse, but I didn't stop. I walked out of that office with my head held high.
As I waited for the elevator, I felt a strange sense of peace. I spent my whole life being afraid of these men. I jumped off a balcony because I thought I
