Chapter 38. Negotiations

Zach’s eyes held mine for a moment, a silent conversation passing between us. Then he looked away and said, “But…um…” 

“Consider this carefully, this leniency won’t come easily again, if ever,” Elder Robert explained. 

“If you agree to this, she won’t be sold to Darco, since that is what you are so concerned with,” Vanessa added to the conversation, flipping her hair. “The investigation would be shut down per your request, which would mean that you would be upholding your deal with that old hag.” 

Did I want to go back? No! 

I did not want to go back to that hellhole. I could feel the chills run down my spine just thinking about returning. That life was torture, plus it would be way worse considering all the trouble I have caused Mother Teresa. 

I’d rather die than go back. B