She pulled out her phone to send a quick text to Jaxen. “Look into Alfy’s uncle, Bernie. I need to know everything about him.”
Katelyn had always felt something off about Bernie since their first encounter.
Jaxen was planning to visit the hospital to check on Alfy and was somewhat taken aback by Katelyn’s request.
Alfy’s uncle, Bernie…
Katelyn wouldn’t have requested an investigation into him without a valid reason. There appeared to be something wrong with him. Jaxen immediately responded, picking up his phone to text her back, “Okay. How’s Alfy doing?”
Katelyn responded, “She’s recovering well. Her uncle’s here too. And make sure you keep my identity as Hades confidential.”
Jaxen quickly grasped what Katelyn was implying. He texted back, saying, “Understood.”
The situation in Yata appeared to be growing increasingly complicated. Katelyn had just entered the lobby when Vincent arrived from outside.
Approaching softly, Vincent asked, “Have you taken care of everything?”
Katelyn confirmed with a nod. “Yes, everything’s in order.” Feeling a bit drained after the night’s events and realizing it was already two in the morning, Katelyn knew she needed rest.
Vincent clasped Katelyn’s hand as they started heading toward the parking lot.
Just then, Katelyn’s phone buzzed with a new message. She glanced at it; it was from Austen. The contents of the message instantly shifted her mood, casting a shadow over her expression.
Vincent furrowed his brow upon noticing Katelyn’s unusual mood. Katelyn caught Vincent’s eye and interrupted him, saying, “Austen has uncovered some information. I need to find out what’s really happening.”
gα?ησν?s? brings great stories
Vincent, however, took Katelyn’s hand with a cautious glance around and whispered, “Now is not the time for questions.”
Realizing Vincent’s caution, Katelyn did not protest. Without further words, she accompanied Vincent to the parking lot. There, they entered their car.
Once seated, Katelyn looked at Vincent and said, “I know it’s not the right moment, yet I’m eager to learn what was discovered.”
Her reason for coming to Yata was this very information. Nevertheless, the delay in progress had been frustrating. This delay stirred anxiety within Katelyn.
Vincent, understanding her concern, soothed her. “I understand, but fretting won’t help. What if Austen has already compromised your details to the T Organization?”
Such a breach could lead to Katelyn’s capture by the organization. If Katelyn was caught, Vincent found himself unable to picture what would follow. Zoey’s past experience lingered in his mind, serving as a reminder that filled him with a sense of dread.
.
.
.