Chapter 152. A Deal with the Devil III

I furrowed my brow, so he wanted out Oliver didn't want to live the life of a rogue or trafficker anymore. "…but why" I asked truly wondering, not prepared for his answer.

"Your mate, he will have me killed on sight. I am not ready to depart from this realm and would actually like to enjoy what the other side has to offer for once. Now, I propose a deal. "His sinister smirk back on his face had me huffing out a little breath that was full of tension.

"I know what is beyond that wall," He pointed towards the westerly wall "And what is in those mines can help me disappear and live very comfortably for a very long time. Give me access to those mines and I will help you keep your mate a secret. "

What little hope I had deflated. It wasn't a secret that my father's money came from the mines. That's how he was in a position of power. His mines produced the biggest and most abundant diamonds. The walls down the