It was nearly midnight when Mackenna’s phone rang.
“Mackenna,” Alessandro’s voice sounded tired as he spoke into her ear.
“How is she? Have you seen her?”
“I just left her room. They have her sedated.”
“What happened Alessandro? How did he get to her?”
“Salvatore paid three million dollars to one of Carlos’ team to let him and his guards slip by. The man escorted him to Dulce’s, made it look like he was there to protect her and then let him into her apartment. He was the one who reported nobody had been in or out. Carlos is dealing with him.” He was quiet for a moment as if gathering his thoughts, “he beat her badly Mackenna. She has broken ribs and a broken wrist, likely some internal bleeding. He sexually assaulted her repeatedly.”
“Why would he do this?” she fought the bile risin
