Page 128 of Original Sins (Dark Odyssey 6)

“He was at the resort the other night,” Henry explains.

“He’s a guy who’s well known underground and sly as fuck,” Georgiou adds. “He works with Peter.”

“So I was right?” My voice quivers. “I was right that Peter led my brother into a trap?

“It’s looking that way.”

Oh my God.My heart squeezes, and my hands tremble with the knowledge.

It’s strange. Although I knew the truth, it’s hard to get confirmation. As much as I hate Peter, the sting of betrayal still pricks me. He came into our home, took advantage of my father’s kindness, and killed my brother.

Peter must still want the business then. Dante’s death must have definitely been about that too.

Now that I see this man and know he’s working with Peter, it makes sense. Everything makes sense.

“This was always about the business,” I say. “He was so jealous of Dante. Jealous enough to kill him.”

Peter wanted the business, and he wanted me.

Wasn’t that basically what he said weeks ago at that horrible lunch meeting after he tried to rape me?

Georgiou takes my shoulders. “I’m going to see your father. Something is still going on that we don’t know.”

“Really?”

“Yes. I need to talk to him about everything. Where is he now?”

“He’s at the resort. He’s supposed to be there for the rest of the day.”

“Alright. You should get back home now.”

“But I just got here.” I know the clock is ticking, and I barely had any time as it was.

“I know, but we can’t risk you getting back late and being found out.”

I pause for a beat and look at both of them. “I feel like I’m never going to see you guys again?”

“That’s not going to happen,” Henry says.

“It’s not,” Georgiou promises. “Go back now, and we’ll figure out the rest.”

I nod and savor the kiss he gives me.

Henry gives me a quick kiss, too, and I find strength from somewhere to make myself walk away.

It was only by chance Tony was working today. Marcus was summoned away and got Tony to cover for him. It opened the door of opportunity to see the guys, and of course, the arrangement didn’t come without a price.

I had to bribe Tony with twenty grand. I was desperate and going out of my mind, but I only asked because I knew he would do it for me and keep his silence.

He’s been loyal to Cordelia since she was born. Of course, since I have no access to any money at all, I had to get him to settle up with Cordelia. Thankfully she has access to my account with the money Georgiou put in there for me. That was how I pulled off this stunt.

Tony looks relieved as I rush back down the stairs.

It’s clear he thought I was going to take longer than I promised.

“I’m ready,” I tell him.

“Cool, let’s go.”

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