She gives a dismissive wave.
“Not happening. They’re in Paris.”
“Paris?”
“Sisterly bonding trip,” she says dryly. “At least that’s the official version.”
“And the real version?”
“Arlo is proposing to Ophelia. For real this time.”
A smile finds its way onto my face.
“That’s sweet.”
“Mm.”
Adelaide practically shoves me into the bathroom.
I shake my head, but close the door behind me.
A moment later, I peel off my clothes, wincing at the pull in my ribs, and step beneath the hot water.
Some of the tension leaves me immediately.
For the first time in days, I don’t feel so weighed down.
Chapter 53
Hunter
I sit through yet another meaningless meeting.
My grandfather occupies the seat at the head of the table while a dozen executives drone on about projections, acquisitions, and everything else I apparently need to know before officially taking over as CEO.
And I can’t wait for this shit to be over.
Unfortunately, it’s mandatory.
Being stuck in London while my girl is back on Elaris Isle makes my skin itch.
But it had to be done.
I couldn’t take Piper with me at the start.
I needed to know the Bratva, Ferrum Syndicate, and the government had accepted the story. That every loose end had been dealt with.
I wasn’t willing to risk her.
So I dealt with the mess first and gave her the one thing she needed in the process.
Space.
Space to think, and make sense of everything that had happened.
And, most importantly, time to realise that we’re inevitable.
My grandfather knows some of the truth. He knows enough to understand why Frederick is dead and why I killed him.
