Breaking the Billionaire's Rules

by Annika Martin

Why is Antonio looking at Mia like that? Did she deliver some astonishing news? But she still has that fond scolding look. She reaches up and fixes his tie. Is she whispering to him? My blood goes cold as he slides his hand to the side of her head. He leans in and kisses her. I wait for her to push him away. Instead she shoves her hands into his hair, vigorously messing it up. Her hands grip his back. The kiss is getting dramatic. I’m off, heading down to the lower level, my legs moving before my mind can stop me. I’m rushing down the stairwell, out the door. My jaw is tight as I emerge onto the busy thoroughfare. I need to get to them. I don’t know why. I don’t need a reason. Traffic is insane—I’m waiting at the light for what feels like forever. Finally it clears. The walk light flashes on and I’m stomping across the street. Around the corner. My brow lowers as I approach the truck. They’re both gone. There’s just the redheaded kid. The driver. “Can I help you?” he asks. I take out my wallet and extract a fifty. “Who was that with Mia?” The driver gapes at the money. “I can’t take that.” “Why not? Did you take an oath of silence?” “No, but…I don’t want trouble with Antonio.” “Trouble? What kind of trouble?” The kid looks up and down the street, as if he’s worried Antonio might jump out of the shadows. “He has a lot of darkness in his heart.” I frown. “What does that mean?” “You don’t want to know. Just leave it. And don’t ask around about him—he’s dangerous.” I get a lit...