ZAYN
Returning to Berlin, I made a decision.
For now, until things settle, I have to cut ties with Lucia.
Even though I don’t want to.
Even though the thought of staying away from her makes something in me burn.
But it’s for the best. If anyone even suspects she’s my weakness, it won’t end well—for me or for her. So I have to be careful. Extra careful. Paranoia isn’t a flaw in my world. It’s survival.
As the car pulled into the underground garage, my men were already lined up, sharp suits and cold eyes—looking more like royalty than criminals. You’d never guess half of them had blood on their hands.
“Welcome back, sir,” Darren greeted with a respectful bow.
I gave a simple nod.
“Phil is waiting for you in the office,” he added.
I walked through the polished hall like I owned it—b
