Hughes couldn’t comprehend that he was still alive. He’d never escape the retribution the Alpha planned, but he clung to the promise of a peaceful death if he told the truth. If only he were a stronger man, this position would have brought him great wealth and influence. He bargained with the devil and lost his life.
* * * *
“Alpha, I must commend you for your forbearance. I would have ripped out his throat.” Henri pulled Vitas under his arm.
“Don’t be so sure I won’t. Hughes is safe for the time being. At least until the Assembly. We’ll call him to testify when the Europeans and the other Russians arrive. Let’s go and join the small celebration for your wedding day. Pierre, I’ll deal with you when I return.”
Pierre prostrated himself on the floor in front of The Alpha. “If there is an
