They’d certainly tried in the first few months, but I told the warden not to intervene. Yulian would have to fight his own battles from now on.
“Besides,” I add, “I have you handling s**t for me.”
Lev looks less than enthusiastic. “You can make me your right hand, but that still doesn’t make me the don. Our allies will want to see you.”
“And for the important s**t, I will be there,” I assure him. “But I need to take this time. For myself and for Jessa. You are more than capable.”
Lev nods. “I get that.” He gives me a pat on the shoulder. “You’ll let me know when the baby’s here? I bought you a bunch of cigars for the occasion.”
I chuckle. “I will. I better get back in there.”
“You should also know, I’ve got five grand on it being a boy,” Lev informs me.
I roll my eyes. “I guessed th
