#Chapter 174: Glitter, grime, liquor & blood

Fiona Alexis was having a difficult night. She was tired but too fussy to sleep, and cried every single time I tried to put her down. I suspected that my own anxious energy was affecting her and did my best to keep myself as calm as possible for her sake. But I was worried sick about Nina. I knew her involvement in tonight’s undercover operation gave Alexander his best shot at working this lead, which very well could help him locate Lucas and Scarlet. But my best friend was not a soldier or a spy. She was smart, savvy and strong, but she was still just a civilian. It was almost four a.m. by the time Alexander finally heard from his men. Caldwell texted him to confirm that he and one of the other Gammas had their target – the drug dealer, not Lucas, who apparently had been a no-show – and were awaiting the others in the getaway vehicle. Every minute that passed after that, though, felt like a minute too long. Alexander called to check in after ten minutes elapsed. Cald