#Chapter126

"I'll accept your offer -on one condition: Veronica is to be handed to me before we go, and is put into good care. I want her to wait in one of the upstairs rooms until I get back."

Fair enough, Cleo was slightly perplexed by my request, as I added no further explanation. Nor a reason why I want to make the back-stabbing woman's stay more comfortable.

Let's just say, I do want her to feel safer -especially around me.

"Your wish shall be granted." Cleo nodded, then stepped out of the room, closing the door behind him. "You are eager to go, I suppose?" the slight sarcasm in...