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"No," Saul admits, looking out of the window. "I can't see what's waiting for us. That's the problem."
"Well, that's why I'm the boss, and you're the henchman," Xavier snaps.
The words hang between us, and Saul turns away.
"Saul," Xavier says.
"Let him be," I cut in, placing my hand on his arm.
"I didn't mean it," he mutters.
"I know."
The rest of the flight is spent in silence, and I hold Hades' paws as he sleeps. I don't know if I'm meant to be calming him down, but it helps me too.
I don't know what will happen when we land, but I can only hope my father will help us.
"Approaching the Palacio," the pilot says after a while, and my heart speeds up.
"Good," Xavier replies.
I hold onto Hades tightly, and the dog wakes up and licks my face, whimpering. "Hey, boy," I murmur, stroking him. "Welcome home."
Chapter Eight
Xavier
When we arrive atthe Palacio, I'm greeted with open arms. Heath's men are all around the house, and my nephew is sitting in a chair on the patio, a cigar in his mouth.
"Welcome, welcome," Heath says.
"Hello," I greet him, Tallulah by my side.
He stands and walks over to us, hugging his daughter tightly. She returns the embrace and I can't help the jealousy that surges through me.
"Xander attacked the mansion. He destroyed everything," Tallulah cuts in.
"I'm not surprised," Heath says. "I'm sorry I couldn't send more help."
"Your men did all they could," I tell him. "But Xander was... efficient this time."
"Come on, come inside," Heath says, motioning for the large double doors.
We walk inside and a maid immediately appears with refreshments. I accept a cup of tea, while Tallulah chooses water.
"Where's Mom?" she asks as a maid fusses over her. "And Mathilda?"
"Your sister is not here," Heath mutters. "And your mother is asleep. I'll fill her in later. Are those dogs always this annoying?"
I glance behind my back where Zeus and Hades are play fighting.
"Not usually," Tallulah smiles.
"You'll have to train them better."
"They are perfectly trained, actually," I cut in.
"Sure," my nephew mocks me. "Now. Since you're staying under my roof, I expect you to follow my rules."
