"Mi amore, let me talk to them." He gently soothes you, rubbing your rough knuckles under his thumb.

The saying among your men is that the boss is scary, but their husband is worse. Julian is like a wolf in sheep's clothing, deceivingly soft spoken and well mannered with good looks to boot, but his hands are just as bloody as yours, if not more so.

People see you and know to back away, but Julian can sneak up on others with a soft smile and then break their jaw. It's a part of what drew you to him years ago, and it's why he's so amazing as your spouse. He invests in the business just as much as you.

Julian releases your hand. "I can take a tooth or two, and I'm sure they'll spill their guts. Just let me do this this time." He suggests with a soft smile, ready to interrogate the rats that are tied in the room behind you.