Page 90 of The High Priestess

When we reach the bottom of the stairs Cassia stops for a few seconds to glance at the floor before we continue down a hallway.

She opens a door, and I follow her into an office. Taking a seat behind the desk, she pulls a laptop closer and opens it.

I glance over everything in the office before looking out the window into the front yard.

I hear her typing and turn around to ask, “What are you doing?”

“Checking my father’s emails and sending out word that I’m now in charge.”

I nod, then take a seat on one of the open chairs. “You said Savvas has access to the bank accounts. Have you checked whether he took any money?”

“That day I booked myself out of the hospital, I transferred all the funds to my personal accounts for safekeeping. I’m surprised he hasn’t asked me about it.”

“It’s probably all part of his act to try and fool you,” I mention.

“Probably,” she mutters, her eyes glued to the screen.

“Anything I can help with?”

She glances up as she nods. “I’m going to give you access to the bank accounts. Can you make sure the mercenaries all get paid?”

“I’ve already paid them.”

“What?” she gasps. “The agreed-upon amount?”

I nod, bracing for her to freak out.

“Wow. Thank you.” A smile wavers around her mouth. “Well, once you have access to the accounts, just transfer the money back to yourself.”

“You’re not upset?” I ask.

“Of course not. We’re a team.”

My lips curve up. “I like the sound of that.”

“Yeah?”

As I nod, there’s a knock at the door. I glance over my shoulder and watch as Davies, Miller, and Saunders come in.

Davies drops down in the chair next to me while Miller and Saunders remain standing.

“Thanks for meeting with me,” Cassia says while taking a moment to look at each of the men. “I have an offer to make you.”

A smile splits over Saunders’ face. “If the offer pays as well as this gig, I’m in.”

“No, it doesn’t,” I mutter before Cassia can agree. “You’ll be paid the usual amount.”

“Let’s hear it,” Miller says.

“I’d like to offer you permanent positions. You’ll each be given a month a year so you can visit your families and get some rest. Otherwise, I want around-the-clock security at the mansion.” She gives them a hopeful look. “I plan to get married and have children. I want them protected, and Knight says you’re as good as him.”

Before she can get another word in Davies bursts out laughing. “I don’t know what shit he’s been telling you, but I’m better than him. I’m practically half titanium, half bionic man.”

I let out a chuckle. “If you say so.”

“You’re getting married?” Miller asks, and his eyes flick between Cassia and me. “To who?”

“Me,” I answer.

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