Chapter 125

The Arachne shrugged. “You know what? No, I don’t. Not really. And that’s not me just blowing you off. I have connections I can rely on, programs that will monitor, queries to send. I can do all those things faster on my own.” She pinched the bridge of her nose. “Honestly, I wish I had done all of this on my own. I started this mess, you know? And it was stupid of me. Books and movies literally have a trope about the dangers of seeking revenge for this very reason. Was it ever going to bring my sister back? No. That’s a wrong that can never be made right. I did this whole thing just to make myself feel better, and for what? I put my friends in danger, I put myself in danger, and I may have even put the House itself in danger as well. And what do I have to show for it? Regret. Guilt. Anger.”

Dana contemplated the Arachne, but remained silent.

Eulalie stood there, her fists clenched at her sides and her jaw tense. The Arachne took a deep breath, then exhaled.

“I fool