Page 133 of Devious Knight

“Be careful, Kade. Sometimes you have to know when to strike and when to fall back.”

“Don’t worry. I will.”

He nods, and I feel more assured with my plans.

“I’ll start working on the system tomorrow.”

“Thanks.”

“Night.”

He dips his head, and I do the same, then he heads down the corridor.

I feel more assured that my grand plans will work with his help, but I know I’m heading into dark, dangerous waters and unknown territory.

I’m aware I’ve just involved one more person, but this all ends with me.

The final blow will be Nikoli and me.

With that in mind, I make my way to my apartment. I change out of my clothes and quickly shower.

It’s late, but I want to check in on Isabelle.

I grab my phone and log into my spyware ap to track her phone. If she’s still out with her father, I’ll leave her alone for the night.

The app tells me Isabelle is in Winchester at the Black Rose Club, and my entire body goes rigid. There’s no way in fuck that her father would take her to a place like that.

That club is an invite-only country-club-style association owned by one of the senior Knight families where all sorts of debauchery occur.

Want to sell your virginity? Call them.

Want to sell your body for a year? Call them.

Want to sell your firstborn in exchange for fame and fortune? Call them.

Why the hell is Isabelle there? And according to the app, she’s been there for the last forty minutes.

Like a possessive, psycho boyfriend I call her, but the fucking phone goes straight to her voicemail.

Shit. I hate voice messages, but I leave one anyway asking her to call me.

I search my mind, thinking about everything she said, and I don’t remember her mentioning anything about going to the Black Rose or any events tonight other than seeing her father.

This has to be a college thing. Two guesses that Mackenzie is involved. She usually is when it comes to wild shit like this. Like going to the Dark Odyssey the other week.

I dial Logan’s number. He's like a social calendar and always knows what’s happening and where.

“Yo,” he answers with a smile in his voice. “Let me guess, this is about Alek?”

“No, we’ll talk about him tomorrow. Do you know what’s going on at the Black Rose tonight?”

“Yeah, the Valkyrie Auction.”

I heard about that. And in the space of three seconds, I come up with a theory that explains why Mackenzie would be there. My guess is she’s also taking part in the auction. It will be something to do with avoiding getting engaged to Levi.

But did she have to drag Isabelle along?

I suppose no one else would have gone. Thorne would have breathed fire if Annika even thought of going, Eilish is avoiding events like that, and the twins are busy playing games. I doubt anyone can even find them.

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