Chapter 15. Another Snake

Zane's POV

“You remember the deal our family made with theirs, right?” Dante looks at him, waiting.

“Yeah, she is yours. Everyone knows she’s yours.” A bead of sweat drips down his brow.

“You had a plan, didn’t you? To get back at both cities. What is it?” Dante leans closer.

“No plan, that was years ago. There is no plan!” It’s clear he’s lying.

Maybe he knows Emmi wouldn’t have told anyone? To be fair, she hadn’t. It was Ethan. I watch as Dante nods to Gunner, he steps forward, and Bear holds Paul’s hand against the table. Gunner’s smile widens as he plays with the knife.

“Wrong answer. What was your plan?” Dante asks again. “This time, if you lie, he gets to stab you anywhere he wants.”

I sit back and watch. There is no deal to be made here. I won’t be needed. I am just here in case my brothers want me or to calm Dante if he looks like he needs to fight.

“There was no fucking plan!” Paul screams. “Whatever she said isn’t true. She’s