Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

In a quiet corner of Beaconsfield, Annie played with her switchblade, her eyes fixed on the film crew in the distance. She waited until they had all dispersed before leaping down and wrapping her arms around Ricardo.

"Ricardo," she murmured.

Ricardo frowned, trying to push her away, but his resolve melted when she said, "Murray's gone, he's..." Her voice trailed off into sobs.

Annie's tears soaked through the fabric of Ricardo's shirt. He stood frozen for a few seconds before finally pushing her away and asking, "How did it happen?" ""Brielle did it."

Ricardo laughed, half-believing he was hallucinating. "Annie, are you pulling my leg?" Even with some skills, Brielle wouldn't stand a chance against Murray.

arms and clung to his waist. "Murray caught a bullet

out Aubree Clements, you went after Brielle instead?" His voice turned cold, his laughter tinged

job, okay? Don't be mad at me, Ricardo. I'm really torn up about Murray." Her lashes drooped, tears

when Annie's phone rang. It was Patrick, calling for a late-night meeting. As his secretary, Annie had

come back?" Without waiting for his response, Annie's gaze lingered on the film set as she

the expected

realize she'd run out. Lately, she'd been going through dozens a day, unable to fill the void inside. This new, odd

International. Chewing her candy, Annie walked away with a heavy heart and sighed deeply. Despite numerous losses in the past, Murray had been different. Loyal and