“I didn’t think so,” I quip when he remains silent. “Listen to what I have to say, okay?”
Saint nods sharply.
“Irrespective of what you think, Ella is here of her own accord. I didn’t force her in any way.” I need Saint to know this. It somehow unburdens a small piece of my soul.
“She was pretending to be a sister at the orphanage to escape Santo Macrillo.” I don’t need to explain to Saint who Santo is. He is well aware of the power he holds.
“Santo wants her back. He knows she was at the orphanage, which is why he hired me to retrieve her.”
“Son of a b***h,” Saint utters under his breath. I don’t know if he’s speaking of me or Santo.
“He doesn’t know she’s here. He still believes she’s at the orphanage. If I do as he says, he will help me fight Serg. He will help rebuild my kingdom.
