Late that evening, Andrew arrived back at the hotel and took a shower. It was a long day of practice with the men, but they were advancing quickly. Starting tomorrow, there would be a good rotation with someone to guard both Roisin and Alexa each day. Andrew realized he really needed more men. His personnel were growing, and Durres was still a dangerous place. This was something he intended to change but simply killing every gang member would just insight others to come in. Liam had already told him that since he had sold his gray businesses for cheap, the crows were circling, preparing for a battle over the scraps of Durres from large gangs across the area. Without a force of his own to monitor and maintain order, it would be pointless to wipe out the existing structures.After he dressed, Andrew found Roisin and Alexa and asked them if they would like to go for a nice meal. Both girls glanced at each other and nodded, smiling brawdly, but insisted that tomorrow night would

At that time, in the other room, which was part of the Emporer’s Club, Jaxon was seated at the bar with his arm around a young beauty doing his best to impress.“My dear, I have just been promoted! Working for the bank of Dragrad, I can get you anything you want! My new salary is much more than before! And don’t you know, with such a promotion I now drive a model X! it is worth over $500,000!”“A luxury car hu? I have a friend who can take me for rides in his Wyvern car any time I want.” The beauty said, trying to pull away.Jaxon Sneered, disdainfully, “This car you speak of, is nothing compared to my x model! Look at mine, it's right out front!” and with that, he pulled out his key ring and tried to click the lock. However, the sound was not where he expected. He swerved his head and looked out the glass front windows and didn’t see his car in the front-drive!He clicked his keys again and saw a fain

As the ladies looking around, the grandeur of this box exceeded all expectations. It was ornately decorated with handcrafted woodworking of a dragon moving through forest scenes, and gold inlay. This table alone was likely as expensive as some homes in Durres.After Liam had drinks and some appetizers arranged, Andrew looked across the table at both ladies.“I must say you both look lovely tonight. I apologize for the struggles we encountered getting here.”The girls both blushed. “Thank you”“And Alexa, I understand you visited the training ground recently?” Andrew said curiously.Alexa shrank, thinking she was in trouble. “I, I am sorry, I just needed to get out.”“What? No! Don’t be sorry! If you need to get out, please, talk to us. I admit Miss Roisin and myself are often busy running from one place to another, but if you have needs, we will all work to accommodate. In fact, the

Andrew deftly caught the blade, beaming from ear to ear. “It took Jackson over three months to get that one! Anika managed it about a month later. None of them got it on their first try.”Alexa was stunned at what she had just done. The motion had come so naturally and just felt… right.“But seriously, how often do you use knives? Don’t you all have guns?” she asked skeptically.“Guns still have their place, but ammo supplies are running lower every day. Plus a knife is silent, and never runs out of ammo. I would rather have my knife over your gun.” Andrew explained.“Really?”To demonstrate, Andrew grabbed a practice gun with paint bullets, and a flexible training blade from his bag. He tossed the gun to Alexa.“It works just like a real one, but its just paint. When the bell gongs, we go.” Andrew backed up almost 20 feet, and set a gong timer for 10 seconds.&l

Andrew frowned and glanced at Alexa. “Alexa, how do you feel the men are?” “Umm, well they have been working hard. I think they are ready for some field training.” “Are you?” Alexa paled in realization at what Andrew was proposing. “I guess I have to be… stall them for ten minutes?” “tell the men they have five to get here.” Alexa opened her phone and hurriedly fired off a series of texts. When she was done, she looked up at Andrew, set her jaw and nodded as she set a timer on her phone. “For now, stay behind me, and we will see if they will talk. Give the men a chance to get here. When it starts, you stay at my side. Your goal is to keep them off me and finish any I leave. We will not kill this bunch if we can help it, I have other plans for them. Disable, and move on. Alexa… don’t hold back. Only hold back what you need to not kill. This is going to be brutal. It will take a lot of energy. Keep up and look for any opportunities they