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Gustave's eyes darken. "Painfully."

Andre nods. "And does this mean everything is over?"

"No. There are still more players to take out. But there will be an internal war. The plan cannot move forward at this point. They will begin to kill each other off. And I will continue to take out the top people."

"Utilizing Interpol?" Andre asks.

"Yes."

"How long has Kalim known?" I ask Gustave.

"Since the night Ryker killed Louis."

"He was there?" I ask.

"On the perimeter. He was scoping out how to rescue him and saw me. He had already put two and two together about Louis."

"Where is Kalim now?" Andre asks.

Gustave shifts on his feet. "Taking care of things for me. Is your team ready to come back?"

Andre snorts. "I don't think any of us are coming back, Gustave."

Gustave's face falls. "I could use your expertise."

"I'm sorry. We have other priorities now. You can speak with the other guys tomorrow, but I'm not leaving Naomi again."

Gustave sighs. "I understand. If you'll excuse me, I'm going to bed." He leaves in the direction Blaise led Bernadette.

Andre turns to me. "Are you all right? I've been worried about you."

"Yes. I'm sorry I couldn't tell you."

He taps his biceps. "I would have helped."

"I know. But I couldn't."

He nods.

"How long do you think the women will be outside?"

He raises his eyebrows. "Not sure. Want to tell me why you had a collar and leash on Emilia?"

"Tomorrow. When the other guys are up."

"Fair enough."

I stare at the door, but it's black, so I can't see ma belle.

"You really got married?"

I smile. "Yep."

"Congratulations."

"Thanks."

"I just bought a ring for Naomi."

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