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I’m annoyed, beyond annoyed. Today is one of those days when you don’t want to be bothered with life but know you have to. It’s one of those days when you’d rather stay in bed and ignore the rest of the world, but you can’t. Yeah, even killers like me have those days.
I bring the joint to my lips as I lay back on my bed and contemplate the rest of the day. Stalking is high on my priority list for today. I need to see her. I need to see her face. She’s what makes getting through days like this better. Just … her.
My door flies open, and my father walks in with Juno behind him. I look between them, but Juno just shrugs his shoulders.
“What is this?”
“Why are you in my house?” I ask him as Juno walks over, takes the joint from my hand, and brings it to his lips.
“You didn’t show up today,” he says.
“I didn’t have anything to do today either,” I remind him.
“There’s always something to do, Ares.”
“What is this really about, Father?” he sighs as I take the joint away from Juno and bring it back to my lips, inhaling.
“I’m going out of town,” he announces, shocking the shit out of me. I nearly choke on my joint. I shove myself up and sit back against the headboard as I raise my eyebrows.
“What? Why? You never leave Bellmont,” I tell him. Bellmont is ours. All the land. All the houses. Everything. It’s like an independent subdivision of sorts.
“Not in a while, I haven’t, but things change. I’m needed elsewhere.”
“Where?” I ask, not really caring about it.
“You remember the export businesses I was talking about not long ago in New York?” I nod. “Well, there’s been some talk, and I’d like to see what it’s all about.”
“Turning a new leaf?” I laugh.
“No. Nothing here changes. When Bellmont was built all those years ago, they had big plans. Some fell through, and others are thriving. I’ve always thought exports would be lucrative. Legitimate business alongside what we do here. You need to always look at options in this line of work, Ares. You must see the bigger picture and other ways to make money,” he says.
“Are we not making enough with what we do?”
“Of course we are, but who doesn’t want more? Everyone wants more, Ares. More food, more water, more money, more women. There’s always a want out there.”
“What do you need more money for? You have everything you could ever want here in Bellmont.”
“I’m thinking of the future, Ares. Your future. My grandson’s future.”
“Grandson?” I question him. What the hell is he talking about? I’m his only child.
“Yes, my grandson. Soon, you will need to produce an heir to all this.”
“Why not a granddaughter?” I ask, knowing I’m crossing a line. A line he’s drawn. I see the anger in his eyes as he looks at me.
“Have you learned nothing about women?” he roars.
“I’ve learned a lot about them, actually.”
“Then you know exactly why a woman would never be in this role.”
“And what if the child was a girl? Then what?”
“Then the appropriate steps would be taken.”
“Which are?” His face reddens as he looks at me like he’s about to explode.
