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Once again I watched Aiden for a reaction, and there was a slight twitch of the cheek but nothing more.
“I appreciate that, Albert.” Fred stood and held out his hand.
“Stay alive, Fred.” They shook.
“You too.”
No one said anything until we were back in our vehicle. Even then, we were a mile from the port when I spoke.
“Can I see those files?”
Fred nodded. “Aiden, let Vincenzo check them out.”
Aiden handed them to me, but not without a stellar glare.
“Thank you.” I smiled sweetly, which only enraged him further.
I was about to open the file, but Aiden’s phone buzzed and from my seat, I could only make out his profile. but it didn’t seem as though he was happy with whoever was calling.
“Finn?” Aiden said. “Okay, yeah, I’ll let Mr. Brennan know.”
“What’s going on?” Fred asked once Aiden ended the call.
“Some detectives have been poking around and asking questions, calling people in. They’re asking if someone could get in touch with you to come to the station to answer some questions.”
“Okay, I can go tomorrow. I want to sort through what Albert said, make a few calls, and I need to contact the hospital too. I’m sure the police have gone down there.”
Aiden simply nodded, and it appeared he was texting.
“I’ll let Finn know that you’ll head there tomorrow so if they ask he can tell them. You and I can go after breakfast.”
I wanted to state that more protection going anywhere was crucial and just the two of them going was unsafe, but I felt that conversation would be better as a one-on-one, and Fred hadn’t commented.
We’d just pulled up to the house, so I tucked the folder close and exited the vehicle. “I’d like to look these over. I can run their faces through software Lex Talionis has. We use it often when we’re trying to locate people.”
Fred nodded and walked into the house behind me. “That’s a great idea. The sooner we identify and find these guys, the better. We need more answers.”
“When we’re done with dinner, perhaps the two of us could discuss a few things.”
Fred stopped walking and faced me, his eyes searching…as if he knew I had something to say but was unsure he’d like it.
“Sounds good. I’m going to go make those phone calls now.” He left me in the foyer and went up the stairs.
I spun to go the other way and came face-to-face with Aiden.
“Can I help you?”
He glanced around me, seeing my exercitus, knowing he was outnumbered. “I don’t know what game you’re playing, but you won’t win, Vincenzo. I’ve known Fred a very long time and I’m all he has left in the world. It’s not a bond you can break.”
I cocked my head. “Everything can be broken, Aiden. But I’d never sever a tie that had Fred’s best interest at heart.”
He hummed. “I don’t trust you.”
I chuckled. “Finally something we can agree on.” I sidestepped him and made my way into the study. “I don’t wish to be disturbed.” I locked eyes with Aiden before shutting the door.
After sending everything over to Aurora I sat, relaxed, and got an update on things back home.
“Everything is going well here, Praeses. Quiet.”
