Chapter 10 Shadows in the Light

With the exit of Rafael and Williams, there was a palpable tension and silence that hugged the cottage as if angry at the lovers for the disgrace they had displayed. Kai plumped down on the couch looking so exhausted that he raked a hand through his hair. His expression was grave and focused, the responsibility of where we were CU and what was to come now solely on him. I sat beside him, and put my hand on his arm, the first physical contact we had since our awkward handshake earlier. “We have a lead now,” I whispered hoping to lighten the mood a little bit. “We will trace this Victor and then we shall get the information we are looking for. ” Kai simply bent his head in assent, but he did not look happy about it. ”What about Rafael? He has the right to get scared. The syndicate will not hesitate to eliminate any person who poses a threat to them. And seeing how they have been following our moves, then for sure they know much more than we would like them to. ” Suddenly, I got the