Hidden Vendetta

SERAFINA

Vance didn’t respond.

“So why don’t we strike a deal?” Dario continued, his tone measured, but every word carried weight. “I’ve had enough bloodshed today, and I… I want a timeout. So, why don’t you tell me what you really want?"

Dario stared at Vance intently, " I know you don’t want her. You didn’t go through all of this for her, did you? Just to kill her? You had a plan. What was the