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I felt excited, almost gleeful, at the prospect of what was to come.
We entered the club, walking the same path we had before, but this time was much, much different.
We found Seamus holding court much the same way he had been before.
“Elias, Davit. Come join me,” he said.
I sat, and Elias did too.
Seamus leaned back, studying us, looking so very pleased with himself.
“Congratulations on retrieving your daughter,” he said.
I would have found the words sincere, except for two things.
I knew that Seamus was incapable of something like sincerity. Just as I now knew that he was the one who had backed Raphael in the first place.
“Who do I have to thank for my good fortune?” I said.
“What do you mean?” Seamus asked.
Before, he had looked wild and high, but I could see he was quickly sobering up.
“As I said, who do I have to thank?” I repeated, my voice smooth and even, not giving away the near uncontrollable anger that roiled beneath the surface.
I leaned back, let the tension rise before I spoke again.
“I’m sorry. I don’t understand,” Seamus said.
I ignored his attempt at innocence. “Was it you? We got some very helpful information that allowed me to ensure that they came home safely. Did you provide it?”
“I…”
Seamus started, then stopped, and I could see him calculating in his mind. Was it better to say he had given us the information and potentially be deemed as a snitch or continue the charade that he knew nothing?
“I…congratulations,” he said.
He went to stand, but I reached out quickly, pushed him back into his seat.
His eyes widened, his shock clear at the offense.
But his guards made no move to intercept me.
“What the fuck is this, Elias?” Seamus said, ignoring me and looking at my brother. He would find no help there.
He sounded angry, but I sensed the fear underneath.
“This matter is between you and Davit,” Elias said, sounding bored, though I knew he was paying attention to every single thing that was happening.
He had told me to take the lead on this, and I would, and would relish every moment.
“Seamus, we are a very forgiving organization and overlook certain things. But what you did…” I trailed off, knowing I didn’t need to say more.
“I don’t know what the fuck you’re talking about, Davit,” Seamus said, again trying to sound tough, though his terror was clear.
“Sure you don’t,” I said.
I stared at him for a moment longer then tired of this game.
“Seamus, I think it’s time we take this somewhere a little more intimate,” I said.
