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When we were done with Aleksei, Sam wanted to make sure Viktor was dead. He had ahunchsomething was wrong. We went back to Viktor’s house in the compound and to the dining room where he had left him for dead.
The body wasn’t there anymore. We followed the blood on the floor, but it stopped in front of the house, indicating he might have gotten into a car or something.
“He might be dead somewhere in the forest and we just didn’t find him.”
“Someone helped him. I’ve no doubt it was his little dog, Mikhail. And if Aaron Williams didn’t come back to Stoneview to see his mother and sister, that means he’s still not a free man. Viktor is still alive, I’m telling you. And I don’t want him to forget what will happen if he gets in Rose’s vicinity ever again in his life.”
“Right…” I watch him put the pictures in an envelope. “Do you know where the Wolves are now?”
He shrugs. “No. But Aaron will give them to him. I know he will.”
“If you know Aaron can lead you to him, just go and finish the job.”
“I don’t need to start another war when I’ve found my peace. And I don’t want to run after the Wolves anymore. They have countless places to hide. Safe houses, other compounds. They’re practically unstoppable. Even if I kill Viktor, someone else from their organization will take over.”
“How do you know?”
“Because it’s the same for the Bianco family. The mob is unstoppable.”
I nod as I lay back in the chair. Sam told us who had hired him for his contract. He said he wouldn’t take the money, that he wouldn’t take anything anymore from Bianco. If Rose doesn’t blame him, there is no reason for me to do so, either. This is about them. Their past. The only thing that we now know is that he won’t stop working. Our silent man is not done being a hitman.
“Is that why you wanted to have a chat? To show me the pictures? They’re lovely, by the way.”
“I thought you’d like them.”
I smile to myself. Not long ago, I was crying about killing a man who deserved it. I was weak, scared, abused. A couple of weeks ago, I assassinated a man for hurting the woman I love.
I am not the same person I was when Rose returned from the Wolves. I am changed, ruthless, confident.
And I love it.
We walk out of the office together and into the living room to find Lik and Rose cuddling on the sofa by the fireplace.
“Oh, by the way,” I finally add. “Sam and I are going on a date tonight.”
Everyone’s shocked faces turn to me.
“We are?” he asks, clueless.
“Yeah,” I smile. “I’m taking you somewhere nice. Wear a suit.”
A few weeks ago, we had this weird talk about me declaring my love to him. I don’t know why we’re making a huge deal out of it, but I promised that if he tattooed Rose my ‘R’ in a heart next to the one she already has for him, I would make a grand gesture. And I’m ready to do that. I’ve been ready for weeks.
He looks at me, his puzzled look not leaving my face as he goes to Rose and plays with the blonde strands of hair she now has. “What are we doing?”
“You’ll see,” I tilt my head. “I can’t wait.”
“What about me?” Rose pouts.
“I’m sure you can last one evening without being the center of everyone’s attention,” I scold her.
“Uh, no?” she insists. “Lik, what are you doing tonight?”
“Having dinner with my mom. Feel free to join, princess.”
“And see Billie? No thanks.”
“She won’t be there. It’ll just be Xi, my mom, and me.” His eyes leave his phone, and he readjusts himself into a seating position. “Actually, I really want you to come. It’s the perfect occasion to meet them.”
