Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

Who's

there?

Who

just slapped him?

The bald brute spun around, utterly bewildered-

Only to find himself face-to-face with a stranger wearing a cheeky grin.

"Who are you?"

How did this guy sneak up behind us without a sound?

The bald brute's expression shifted dramatically, and he instinctively swung a punch. Beck caught his fist effortlessly and gave him a sharp slap, sending the brute spinning twice on his heels.

His buddy, who'd been chatting with him, was equally freaked out. He scrambled for his gun, pointing it at Beck, but Moss swiftly kicked it from his grip.

The gun hit the ground with a clatter.

Clutching his injured arm, the guy stared at them, wide-eyed with fear. That's when they noticed-somehow, their crew had been wiped out, bodies sprawled in blood around them.

All while he and the bald brute were busy yakking, completely clueless!

"Who are you guys? Which crew are you with?" Moss's kick had shattered the guy's arm, causing sweat to pour down his face from pain and terror. He tried to keep his cool, "Are you here to nab Kruiz too? If so, we could be allies. Just don't kill us." He figured Moss and Beck were from a rival gang also after Kruiz-made sense.

Moss and Beck had that dangerous vibe, definitely not your average soldiers.

In Austenberg, only special forces operated, and these two didn't fit that bill.

The guy's wheels were turning: "Hey, fellas, Kruiz isn't with us anymore. He's over there with them!"

He gestured towards where Flora and her crew were: "See that woman? She's top brass with those folks. Snatch her, and you can trade her for Kruiz, no doubt about it!"

His plan seemed foolproof; if Moss and Beck targeted Flora, they'd get a chance to escape.

Besides, crossing Flora meant Moss and Beck were toast, a fitting payback for his fallen comrades.

The bald brute caught on quick, nodding along: "Yeah, yeah, gents, just grab that woman. Snag her, and they'll have to hand over Kruiz. Mission accomplished!"

They were buzzing with excitement, completely missing the incredulous looks Moss and Beck exchanged.

Were these guys for real?

Going after Ms. Flora?

What kind of crazy idea was that?

"You guys out of your minds?" Beck asked, genuinely curious.

If it weren't for orders to leave them alive, would've torn them

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What woman?

Was that any way to speak?

"Look, fellas, we're not lying. Grab that woman, and you'll be set f life!"

they doubted his sincerity,

The bald brute insisted t

A lifetime of worry-free living wasn't in the cards.

Grabbing that powerhouse meant no life at all.

The Ftonnell and Falcone families would obliterate them.

"Say 'woman' one more time, I dare you," Beck warned, kicking him in the mouth Think I won't cut your tongue out? You think you're good enough to even think about Ms. Flora?"

The bald brute was in tears from the pain but finally understood.

Ms. Flora?!

This guy said Ms. Flora?!

Was he talking about Flora?!

Turns out they knew Flora, and they were probably her crew!

"You're with the Ftonnell family!"

He studied them, the realization hitting him hard.

"Figured it out too late now!"

Beck grabbed the bald brute by the collar and dragged him out of the bushes.