Chapter Twenty-Two
Nikki
HE STEPPED CLOSER AND kissed my forehead.
“This is... I don’t understand what’s happening,” I squeaked. “And why are they calling you Victor when your name is Galen?”
“Let’s go inside and talk,” he said, placing a hand on my back. “I’m sure you have a lot of questions, and I promise to answer each and every one of them.”
I cleared my throat. “I... yes, obviously,” I replied, not sure of how I felt. Part of me was happy he hadn’t been murdered, the other part was frightened beyond belief. I knew my dad was dangerous, but I had no idea he was mixed up with these guys.
He turned to Ethan. “I will call you later. Don’t worry, you’ll get everything that was promised to you.”
Ethan sighed. “Fine. You have my number, obviously.”
He nodded. “Yes, and I may have one
