39
Sebastian
It had been a week since the car accident.
The bruising to my ribs had started to ease, and in the first few days after being released from the hospital, I was stuck at home. Aria was her amazing, caring self, even though I had been a prick to her before the accident.
I didn’t want her fussing over me at home, so I made sure Logan still came to collect her for work. She wasn’t happy about it, but I told her she needed to be there with everything going on with Dad and Caspian. Then, after those initial few days, I got Logan to bring me to the Organisation to keep it running.
I’d spend my days there whilst Aria was at work. Then I’d make sure I was at home for when she got back, act normal, and slip out again when she was asleep. There was one thing about Aria that was always guaranteed: when she was sleeping, nothing would wake her.
I had Kai watch the house at night just in case, and Logan stayed with me. As far as she was concerned, I was resting at home.
Nothing about the accident added up.
Connor had been in contact with the police to check what information they had. The vehicle was stolen and was now nowhere to be found. He made sure they left it alone for us to deal with, and I was going to do so, even if it meant killing every last person involved.
I’d make them bleed for what they did to Hayden.
Callum had been surprisingly helpful with everything, and with Hayden out for now, we’d agreed to temporarily give him more responsibilities. He knew what he was doing, and he wouldn’t risk doing anything stupid with Aria about.
“I’m impressed with the setup you have here,” Callum said as he sat down at the table with me.
I took a sip of my whisky. “I know what I’m doing.”
“Should you be drinking that?” He nodded towards the glass.
“Concerned about my health now?” I took another sip to piss him off.
“No, but I’m sure Aria wouldn’t be happy if something were to happen to you.”
Logan walked through the door and sat down at the table with us.
“It feels like we live here these days,” he joked.
We might as well at the moment. With Hayden in the hospital and trying to smooth things over with Luca, not to mention trying to figure out who was behind the accident, the Organisation was a full-time job on its own.
“You know you should be at home recovering,” he continued.
“I did try to tell him he shouldn’t be drinking,” Callum added.
“Yeah, good luck with that,” Logan replied.
“I’ve never been one to sit still. Is Aria at home?”
“Yes, she asked where you were, so I told her you were visiting Hayden tonight and would be back later.”
Good. Even Logan seemed to know the drill now, to make something up about my whereabouts. It was hard enough trying to sneak out so she wouldn’t notice. It felt like when we were younger, but instead of me climbing through her window, I was using the garden patio, so she didn’t hear anything.
“How’s it going with Luca?” Logan asked.
“He’s not happy, but as soon as I threw money at him, he went quiet. I’ve assured him this time there won’t be any issues.”
“You can’t guarantee that, though.”
“I can and I will, because when I get hold of Dante and the people involved, there will be no more issues.”
“Why don’t I help Logan?” Callum suggested.
