Rewriting My Heart's Fate

My face turned serious, and I said with determination, "I'd do anything for Zach, even if it means putting my life on the line. If Murphy and the others keep pushing me, they can't blame me when things get ugly!"

Madison nodded, looking thoughtful. "I've never seen you this mad before. I guess a mother's love really is the strongest thing. You'd give up everything for your kid."

"Yeah, exactly," I said, my gaze unwavering. "I've gone a whole year without Zach, and it feels like a lifetime. I can't lose him again. I'll get him back, no matter what it takes."

Madison stared at me for a moment, then let out a long sigh. "I get it. If I had a kid, I'd probably go to any lengths, too, but you're putting yourself out there by doing this. Murphy still has no clue it was you on the phone with him."

Then, she hesitated as if having trouble finding the right words, before adding, "But Murphy's got way too much power. I'm worried that with just the two of us—"

I scoffed and cut her off. "That's exactly why I need to get everyone on my side. I want both the people in the underworld and the law to see what a piece of trash Murphy really is. And if he still doesn't fall in line, I'll make sure he's done for!"

Madison was shocked, staring at me in disbelief. "Are you out of your mind? Going up against Murphy is like signing your death sentence."

gave a bitter laugh, my eyes hard with resolve. "Then let me face it. I'm done running and being scared. This time, I'm

But you better be certain. Once we act, it's all or nothing.

said calmly, my gaze steady and firm. "I'd give up everything for Zach. I won't back down no matter how tough the

a long pause, she nodded slowly. "I have to say, I respect your determination. Alright, I'm on board. Whatever you

smile and patted her

room, trying to come up with

have connections in the underworld?" I

with a smug grin. "Even though I've been behind bars, none of the old contacts have forgotten what did for them. I can get a crew together for you

touch with them and have them come as soon as possible. We'll begin by putting the heat on Murphy through

of something. "By the

sneer. "After a rough couple of days, she's been pretty well-behaved. Now she spends

nodded, deep