“It’s time to grow up and come to work for me,” Bobby said coolly. “In fact, I want both of you to work for me.” A moment passed where the world seemed to freeze in place and all noise was sucked out of the air. It took me a second for my mind to catch up. “Wait, what?” “He wants us to join the Mob,” Aiden clarified, clenching his fists. “Dad’s wanted me by his side for years and I’m assuming he wants you too after seeing what you can do.” I looked at Aiden and noticed his expression harden. “I don’t understand.” “What don’t you understand, sweetheart?” Bobby said. I cringed at the nickname. “You will work for me or I will kill you. Pretty simple.” Before I could reply, Aiden strode over until he was only inches from Bobby. “This is crap,” he spat. “You can’t do that.” “Oh, can’t I?

