Stray. Reject. Ward of the state. That’s all I was five years ago. All I thought I would be until Clyde Gallo took me in. He saw something in me. A hunger for power. No fear. I would be the perfect soldier in his war for dominance. But if my time in foster care, group homes, or the streets have taught me anything, it’s to trust no one. Especially a man like Clyde. He may have molded me to be the perfect right hand, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want more. I play my part, I listen, and I always follow through, but another thing I’ve learned is to show no mercy, take no pity, and use the stupid fools who trust you as stepping stones. When Clyde takes something of mine, he’ll see just how close I hold those words to my cold, black heart. It Starts With Me is the prequel to the Ciccone Brothers series and is a stand-alone novella. Please note: the books in this series contain mature content (18+), graphic violence, and may contain triggers that could be offensive to some readers.