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“He lost his hand for stealing,” Zeke says, eyes on Robbie.
10
EZEKIEL
“Ican’t hear any more,” Blue says. “I’m going to bed. I can’t listen. This is sick.” She stands and turns to me. “You’re a part of this? You choose this?”
“Go get some rest.”
She exhales, glances at Robbie and Jericho, like she’s trying to figure out how this is normal. It’s not. Without another word, she leaves the room.
I don’t miss my brother’s eyes on me after she’s gone.
“So, what the hell is Girard doing as a guest of Councilor Augustus?” Jericho asks.
“Not quite sure. Perhaps they’ve let bygones be bygones?” Robbie says.
“I doubt that,” Jericho says.
“I agree with my brother. What matters now is that Girard is in town. I assume he knows both Hoxton brothers are dead. And he knows Blue is here,” I say.
“With you,” Jericho adds.
“Not necessarily. Hoxton recognized her. Girard didn’t see her last night and Augustus has never seen her. If Hoxton was working for Girard, he wouldn’t have mentioned Blue to the Councilor.”
“I’m not sure I’d take that chance. Having her around places you in danger, Brother.”
I ignore Jericho’s comment. “Were you able to get any files off that flash drive?” I ask Robbie instead.
“Some. They’re similar to what we’ve seen on the laptop itself. Councilor’s files, video footage of punishments, and what looks like compromising information on various Society members.”
“So, blackmail material,” I say.
“Girard will blackmail Augustus,” Jericho says.
“And others, most likely. I’m working on a correlation between those files that aren’t stolen from the Councilors’ official records,” Robbie says.
“Maybe Girard plans on punishing not only the Councilor but those who helped him in his effort to convict him?” I ask.
“Makes sense, actually. Girard was biding his time, waiting until he could strike.”
“Twenty-five years is a long time,” I say.
“As Robbie said earlier, revenge is a dish best served cold,” Jericho says.
Robbie’s phone rings and he silences it, then types out a response and stands. “Gentlemen, I have a dinner date. I should have more for you tomorrow.”
“Just one more question. What’s the status of Blue’s father’s parole?”
“He’ll leave prison in two days.”
I nod gravely. “I’ll see you out,” Jericho says and leaves to walk Robbie to the door.
“Cut her loose,” Jericho says once he returns.
I’m helping myself to a tumbler of whiskey but stop mid-pour to turn to him. “What does that even mean?”
“Let her go. Give her the money she wants and get her out of the country. Hell, I’ll do it. I want her away from you. From my family.”
