Lucien

The moment the identity of the person driving the battered little car dawned on him, Lucien was on the phone, bellowing at Beston, who sounded alarmed.

‘Boss…’ he began and then there was a scream and the call ended abruptly.

Lucien did not think twice.

“Turn around!” he roared, “We need to get back to the house. NOW!!!”

The driver did not hesitate.

When the Boss said Jump, you jumped. It was as simple as that.

he brought the car to a screeching halt and then took a sharp turn, tyres screaming in protest and they shot back the way they had come.

***

Sophia

Earlier that week.

When...