Chapter 225. Something Dark

Marco rolled onto his side and slowly pushed himself upright. He swayed slightly as he stood, one arm wrapped around his ribs while the other wiped blood from his chin.

His smile never left. “You know…” he wheezed. “This feels familiar.”

Rico said nothing. His chest rose and fell heavily as he peered down at Marco. His fists were clenched so tightly his knuckles looked ready to split.

Marco laughed again, his thumb grazing the corner of his lips. “We’ve been doing this for years.” His eyes lifted toward Rico. “Ever since we were kids.”

Rico’s jaw flexed. He didn’t want to hear it after everything that had happened. "Shut up."

Marco took a shaky step forward. “You always had everything handed to you," he said as his smile widened. “The respect, the loyalty, and the power. And no matter what I did, nob