“Did he kill them?”
She nods.
“Good. I would have done the same.”No, it’s a lie. I would have kept them alive and tortured them until death became a sweet dream.
“You’re too much like him,” she quavers.
I don’t say anything to that. It’s not difficult for two men to share similarities, but I won’t say that to her.She needs to believe I’m not too much like him. I’m him.
“When will we go to the piano bar?” she deflects, and I let her.
“When you’re free.”
“How about tomorrow evening?”
“I’ll pick you up at six.”
She nods, a flickering smile on her lips. There’s too much going on in her head for her to manage a real one. It’s fine, I have a lifetime for her bright smiles. A few forced ones will be forgotten easily. I just have to convince her more now, and find Salvario as soon as possible. Then kill him for good.
No one is taking this woman from me.
Chapter 14
Elowen
“I’ll be there before your boy’s out,” I promise Avi.
“You were also late when Alis and Efrin were born. If you come late tomorrow as well, I’ll take away all your rights as an aunt.” She tries to sound serious, but with her face looking like she’s about to throw up, the threat feels more like a plea.
I chuckle. “I’ll definitely be there on time. Now I have to go, so bye. Take care of yourself.”
She hums. “Did I tell you that you’re looking hot?”
I nod. “Yes, three times.”
She rolls her head to the side, she’s clearly uncomfortable today. “Alright, bye bye.”
“Bye bye. Take care of both of you,” I repeat.
She tosses the phone aside, and I end the video call.
I want to spend a lot of time with her. I’ve been the worst kind of friend to both Lyn and Avi during their pregnancies, but I know what will happen once I go there. I’ll be a burden insteadof a help, and the more I act happy, the more they’ll all feel guilty, thinking they’re making me suppress my real emotions.
I sigh, putting my phone into my bag and grabbing my coat. This time, when I go there, they won’t be as worried about me.
I take one last glance at myself in the mirror. I’m wearing a short red off-shoulder, long-sleeved wool dress with black wool tights. My hair brushes against my bare shoulders. I pair the outfit with high-heeled boots. Since Christmas is around the corner, my outfit fits the vibe.
Bruno and Rosie follow me to the door. I lower myself onto my heels in front of them. “I’ll go out for some time. Be good babies, and don’t cause chaos behind my back.”
Bruno gives a small lick to my jaw; I kiss his nose.
My phone rings. I take it out and see a call from the guard’s number. I pick it up.
“Good evening, miss. Mr. Blackwood is here.”
“Send him in, and no need to stop him in the future.”
“Sure, miss.”
