Chapter 507. Reprimands

Piers

A short while before.

The acall from an unknown number came as he was leaving his office at the Club. Ria had arranged a surprise birthday bash for Mumma and he had been winding up for the day as he was planning to spend the night at the big house.

Hila’s throaty voice floated over as she growled,

‘Pretty boy. Your Mumma needs to be more careful.’

 There was a soft chuckle as he felt his blood turn to ice.

She went on even as he stuttered,’ Mumma…what about…’

She silenced him abruptly as she interrupted him saying crisply,

’ Your mother is safe. For now.’

And then, before the line went dead, she went on a warning note in her voice as she said,

‘She has to be more careful, Pretty Piers.’

And the line went dead.

He was out of the room, racing to his car, pulling on his jacket as he ran even as Ria called to tell him what had happened. His twin was almost sobbing as she told him how clos