Chapter 68. I Have to Prepare

DOVE

“I want to thank you,” I said, somewhat sadly, looking at Leticia. She wasn’t smiling or making any noise.

“Why? I just helped my daughter-in-law on an, in my opinion, absurdly risky expedition.”

“I didn’t take the risk into account.” I looked at Jason and Lion and also Carmen. They were looking at me with tired faces but great relief. We were already far away from the streets where danger lurked with its wide claws.

“I realize that. I would have advised you not to do it.” Leticia made a subtle smile.

“I wouldn’t have listened to you anyway.” I smiled. It was a lost cause to negotiate with me. When I had a goal, I followed it until I achieved it, no matter the cons.

“I know.” She smiled, too.

A calm before the storm. The killer was still asleep, suffering some spasms that could well be nightmares. It was difficult to know how my mixture affected everyone. I prayed that he remained unconscious until we reached the dungeons. Lion was hold