Honor rules through violence. None of us expected anyone would be stupid enough to sell in our territory. Shabu Eight is our product; Vegas stays hooked, and the money keeps flowing. But when our newest rivals claim to be selling our product in our territory, we investigate. All the signs lead back to Tokyo, but nothing is as simple as it seems. The yakuza are different in Vegas. There is no code of protection for our fellow man. In the west, violence is our punishment. Because it doesn’t matter who you are. When you cross the Endo-kai, you pay the price. Even if the cost is your life. Author’s Note: This is a short story prequel that introduces the characters of The Endo-kai Mafia Series. It is not a full-length romance novel, but it still contains dark content. Reader discretion is advised.