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"Everything is going to be fine, angel," Xavier whispers.
"Promise?" I ask.
"I promise."
I don't know whether I should believe him, but I don't have much choice.
We drive for an hour, until we're far away from the mansion. Eventually, Saul pulls onto a dirt path. We haven't seen another car in at least forty minutes.
Saul screeches the brakes and rushes us out of the car. We're in a deserted wasteland - there's nothing but plains and dirt with some dry shrubbery for miles. Amidst it, a helicopter awaits, and I let out a relieved cry when I see one of Xavier's men barely holding back Zeus and Hades, who are scratching at the scorched earth, eager to be reunited with us.
"This way!" the man yells, pointing towards the aircraft.
We run, the wind whipping at our faces. Once we're all on the helicopter, it starts, the blades roaring to life. Saul lets the dogs go, and they bound towards us, barking with happiness.
"It's so good to see you, boys," I tell them.
They snuggle into my lap, and I wrap my arms around them.
"They wouldn't let anyone else near them," the pilot says, smiling.
Xavier rolls his eyes, but I ignore him. Hades whimpers in my lap, clearly terrified by the helicopter, and I gently stroke his head. Meanwhile, Zeus cheerfully stares out of the window.
"Good boy, Zeus," I coo.
"How's the flight?" Saul asks the man, buckling his belt.
"All clear," the man says.
"Where are we going?" Xavier asks the pilot.
"We don't have many options, padron. We can either hide or flee the country."
"I'm not hiding anymore," Xavier declares. "I want revenge. My brother killed dozens today, and he must pay. Is the Serpent cartel still on my property?"
"Yes," Saul replies. "Heath sent fifty men. His only demand was that you come to the Palacio to stay with them until this all blows over."
Xavier's fists tighten until his knuckles turn white. I know he's not terribly excited about staying with my father, but he also said he didn't want to hide.
"Alright," Xavier decides. "Tell the pilot to go there."
"You're not seriously considering this?" Saul hisses, lowering his voice so only Xavier and I can hear him.
Xavier sighs and leans back, rubbing his temple. "Do you have a better idea?"
"There's still a lot of money in offshore accounts, we can disappear and no one will ever find us," Saul reminds him.
"Except Xander clearly won't stop until we're all dead," I add. "And we got close tonight."
"Exactly," Xavier says. "I'm not taking my chances."
"So, what do you suggest?" Saul asks.
"First, we go to the Palacio. We'll talk to your father, Tallulah. Maybe he can help us get out of the country."
"He's going to ask a lot in return," Saul reminds him.
"Then, we'll give him whatever he wants. But first, we go there. You have a better idea, Saul?"
