Next in Line (Monarch of the Kohler Mafia) Book 5 of the Köhler Series

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"Sir," Henry said, making Riley jump. She was getting better, but sudden movements or people coming up behind her scared her, which Xerxes understood.

"Sorry, Donna, I didn't mean to scare you."

"You're fine, Henry. What did you need Don for?" Riley asked as he handed Xerxes a piece of paper. He read it handed it over to Riley.

I know you probably don't trust me, but I'm on your side. Please, my mama and Noah, have lost it. They are plotting against the family, and I can find Kayden. Xerxes and Riley are my only hope.

~Jocelyn

"Where is she?"

"Front gates Sir. She asked the guard to give you this. They search her, and she is clean, car and all."

"Tell them to take her down to solitary confinement. I will deal with her tomorrow or the next day. I don't have the fucking time right now," Xerxes said, making Henry nod his head walking away.

"Maybe she knows where Hanna and Bruno are."

"You mean she knew where they were. Jocelyn came here because she didn't have anywhere else to turn. Hanna made her leave because she didn't agree with them. The thing about Joss she was always close to us. Calling Ma just about every day, and it never stopped after we found out about Hanna. That is how I know she wasn't in on this," Xerxes said.

"So, why put her in confinement?" Riley asked, making Xerxes smile, kissing her nose as Valentino walked in. Riley, when stiff, making X rub her thigh.

"Donna Kohler, I thought I would never get to meet you," Valentino said, holding out his hand. Xerxes gave her a reassuring nod as she slowly placed her small hand into his bigger one.

"You must be Valentino Bianchi?"

"Correct Bellissimo (beautiful). Tell me, why do you have a bruise on that Bellissimo face of yours?" He said, glaring at Xerxes as he and Riley glared back unfazed.

"If you are insinuating that Meinem König hit me. You're mistaken. Also, stop calling me beautiful because that is disrespectful to my husband. Otherwise, it is nice meeting you," Riley said, making him stare for a moment then look at Xerxes smirking.

"Is your sister this feisty?"

"I guess that something you have to figure out yourself. Can I help with something?" Xerxes said as he smiled, nodding his head.

"I was looking for a place to smoke."

"It depends on what you are smoking," X said as Val pulled out a blunt with a smile. Riley chuckled, shaking her head. "Another pot head great."

"Babygirl, don't act like you aren't one. You just mad because your ass is pregnant and can't smoke." Xerxes laughed, making Riley pout.

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Later that day, Riley was back in the room napping as Xerxes, and the twins were in the sunroom with all five dogs. As always, the babies were attacking the dogs, and they laid there taking it.

"I heard Leah was coming home today," Peyton said, walking in kissing the twins as they yelled 'no!' She laughed, sitting down beside Xerxes, poking his arm.

"Where were you?"

"What you mean?" Peyton asked, now looking at Xerxes, confused. She had been in the house all day today, so she didn't know what he meant.