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A bit of relief fills me. But until we know who in that house is a traitor, none of us will rest easy. My nerves get the best of me, and I declare, "We should go back."
Dad shakes his head. "I just texted Brogan. He's outside Alaina's office. They're safe. Get back to work until she calls."
We don't argue, continuing to sift through things, but I can't help but pat my pocket holding the rings.
How the fuck did someone get into my safe? And who was it?
An hour passes, and Brody's phone rings.
We all circle around him, anxiously waiting for him to speak.
"The maid," Brody says in shock and then shakes his head, glaring at us. Then he says, "Which of the O'Leary's did she give it to?"
Rage fills me. Malachy's involved. He has to be.
Brody hangs up and announces, "The maid gave them to an O'Leary. She swears she doesn't know which one. Claims she got threatened at the shop. Alaina has her in a cell downstairs until we can question her further. She unlocked the door. Everyone's going to bed, aside from Alaina."
I should feel better, but I don't. I blurt out, "This is the O'Learys sending me a message because of their contract on Maeve."
"What contract?" Brody questions.
My gut churns. I admit, "Malachy signed a contract giving her to Dagan and Grady."
His eyes widen. "You're kidding me."
"No, I'm not. Now do ya see why I took him to London before I left and told him never to return? And I didn't even know about the contract at that time. My gut just told me he had to go."
"Aye, that's why you've been looking for him. He still hasn't shown up?" Devin says.
My phone rings. I answer it. "Brogan, what's wrong?"
He relays, "Maeve's with her da."
"What are ya talking about?" I bark in alarm.
He informs me, "She snuck out before I could stop her. I don't know how she did it, but she got past the guards at the gate."
"How?"
"In the Bugatti."
"You're kidding me," I seethe.
"No. I'm not. And that car goes fast."
I snarl, "Where are they?"
"At a pub."
"What pub?"
"The Red Feather."
"Bring her back to Brody's, now," I order.
"I already tried. She won't leave. Do ya want me to force her? I don't want to hurt her."
"How could ya have let her get out of your sight?"
