Page 48 of Saviour

“Dax, I can’t do anything now, but we’re going back in a month. Kennedy has an inmate in there he’s determined to piss off. I know another month isn’t ideal, but it’s the best I’ve got.”

I nod, irritated, but at least it’s something.

“Okay, okay, but how are we going to get them out?”

“Well, I obviously can’t go in and just unlock their cell, but I can deliver them something. Write a letter King will know is from you. I can give it to him and then there’s some form of communication. He’ll know you’re trying to get him out and that’s a start.”

“But that’s not going to get him out. A fucking letter, Em? Really? That’s your plan?”

“Look, mate, it’s the best I’ve got so far. At least he’s still fucking alive right now,” he argues back and as I go to open my mouth, Rori’s voice stops me.

“Wait,” she says a few times, catching up with our conversation. “You’re, you, you know where King and Puck are?” she questions, looking at Emerson, and he turns his head between the both of us before settling on her.

“Yes.”

“Oh,” she just says and then closes her mouth.

“What?” Emerson questions back, eyes narrowed and one eyebrow raised slightly.

“Nothing,” she responds and he takes a step closer to her, but I step a fraction more in front of her.

“Emerson,” I warn and he looks at me.

He’s quiet, looking at Rori from over my shoulder, unease written all over his body language. What is his problem?

“Write me the letter, get it to me by next month, and I’ll deliver it. That’s the best I’ve got right now.”

I nod and thank him, waiting for him to leave the building before turning to Rori. I know she’s quiet because she’s scared I’ll leave her once my cousin is back, but I don’t know how many more times I can convince her.

“Look, Birdie, I know you’re scared that once I get King back you’ll be forgotten about, but it’s not going to happen.”

She goes to interrupt me, but I continue before she can.

“I’m not letting go of you. Do you hear me? I can’t wait for you to meet King, Puck. My family will be complete then. You understand? You are a part of this now.”

She nods, a tear falling down her cheek, and I wipe it away, kissing her gently on the lips.

“We’re getting them back, Birdie.” I hug her tightly and think of King and Puck, of Bonnie, whose body’s whereabouts still remains unknown.

I hate what Carlo has done to this family.Myfamily. And he will fucking pay for it.

* * *

Once we arrive backat the mansion, Rori disappears for a nap and I perch on the edge of the armchair in the corner of my room, watching her chest rise and fall peacefully. How I got so lucky to find her, I’ll never know. And I know it took King’s and Puck’s disappearances to lead me to her, which I wouldn’t wish for again, but I can’t help but be grateful every day she’s been here.

I can’t wait for her to be a part of the empire we’re going to build.

Grabbing a pen and a notebook, I start to scribble a letter for King.

I have an idea.

You’ve gotta play into his hands. Show him you’ve changed, act how he wants you to. Do what you can to show him you agree with his decisions, whatever the fuck you gotta do to prove to him you’re different and ready to be back.

And when you do get back, we’ll finally take him down.

Come home, and when you do, I’ve got a girl to introduce you to.

Be nice, mate. She’s the one. I promise.

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