The Act

Wings and Things

Xan's POV

"Have you acquired any leads?"

"Yes a few actually." Antonio answers calmly into the phone before proceeding. "My boss would like to schedule a time to meet with you about it."

Fuck.

"Dorian?" I ask knowing that there's nothing good happening if Allistar is getting involved personally.

"Yes. He's available tomorrow after 5pm, does that work for you?"

I sigh. "Yes. I'll see him then."

After ending the call with Antonio I pinch the bridge of my nose in frustration. Dorian Allistar CEO of Allistar security, and one of the most silently successful businessmen in the world.

Dorion was all brains and business. He ran his cooperation with an iron fist much like myself. He was just quieter about the things he did. The man is the definition of being everywhere and no where at once. If no one can find it Dorion could. Getting on his bad side was a nightmare for most men.

His employees were more than capable all being amazing hackers, investigators, and bodyguards. It was rare that Dorion ever personally involved himself in business, so the fact that he's requesting a meeting is worrisome.

"Is everything okay, you have that look of your face Fratello."  Nicole questions from across the table.

(Brother)

My dearest sister decided to pay me a random visit today, popping up and wishing me a belated birthday. Nicole is always busy traveling the world on missions so it isn't much a surprise that she wasn't here for my birthday. I'm just confused why she's at my fucking house.

"I'm not sure." I say honestly shaking my head. "Dorian wants to meet with me tomorrow."

Nicoles eyes widen. "Dorian Allistar? Is it about the Ashley situation?"

"I assume so."

Nicole scratches her head probably thinking the same thing i am. Dorian never gets involved unless it's serious.

"Well on the bright side at least you have the best of the best working on it." She says trying lighten the mood.

"Being optimistic doesn't suit you. Stop it." I tease and she laughs at me shaking her head.

"Thanks for reminding me why I hate you asshole. " I watch her shrug taking a sip of her wine before asking. "Where's Sage? She still owes me that dinner."

Her words immediately awaken the possessive beast inside of me that wants to kill anyone who dares to take Sage away from me. Damn the dinner.

For now I pin her with an impassive stare.

Sage was at a business meeting but she'd be home soon. I didn't want my horny ass sister fawning over her when she did arrive because knowing Sage she'd fucking let her.

"Do you not have a boyfriend?" I challenge. "What about Dante, would he be comfortable with you flirting with my girlfriend."

Her eyes darken at my words and for a moment she looks identical to our mother.

"Dante is not my boyfriend and I don't give a damn what he's comfortable with." She snaps.

Her shoulders tensed and she looked irritated which is shocking because my sister was one of the most nonchalant people I knew. As soon as she realized how she felt was all over her face, it was gone in a instant replaced by her little facade.