I woke up to a room flooded with the sharp, cold light of a New York morning. The space beside me was empty, the sheets still holding a ghost of Sasha's warmth. Then the scent hit me—the rich, buttery aroma of searing bacon and fresh coffee drifting in from the kitchen.
I couldn't help but smile. The penthouse finally felt like a home, not just a high-end holding cell.
I propped myself up against the headboard, grabbed my phone, and pulled up the encrypted list from Lana. It was time to see who was going to help me set the city on fire.
First on the list: Jakie Blake.
I didn't need to read the bio to know the name, but the stats Lana had compiled were staggering. Jakie was a true veteran, a survivor who had entered the game in 2009 and never looked back. Sixteen years in the trenches, 465 career scenes, and a reputation for being the gold standard of professional performance.
