Setting the scene…
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Where The Streetlights End
Javier Mendoza has spent most of his life surviving. California raised him on loyalty, concrete, and consequences. Gang life gave him brothers, a reputation, and more trouble than he can count. It also put him behind bars more than once.…
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Previously
…"What is it?" Nia asked. "He's here. In town." "You gonna go?" "No. I'm gonna wait." "Wait for what?" "For him to make the first move. And when he does, I'll be ready. But I ain't gonna start it." Nia sat down across from him, her hands wrapped around her mug. "That takes more guts than going after him." "Maybe." "It does. Trust me." They sat in the quiet kitchen, the night pressing against the windows. Javier could feel the old life pulling at him, calling him to action. But he held still. He held onto this moment, this woman, this fragile peace. And when morning came, he would face whatever came next. Not alone. Not the old way. Together.