Chapter 53

“How am I ever going to recognise them!”

“They know you.” He said. “That shouldn’t be a problem. Once you go to them, you should obey whatever they say. You cannot-”

“Fine.” I cut him off. “But how can I trust you?”

“You simply will have to.”

“That’s not going to be enough reason.” I said.

“Well, I see you have something in mind. What is it?”

I drew in some air. “I want you to send one of the girls to Stella. Only then, I’ll come.”

“Bloody hell. That’s not-”

“That’s the only way I can trust you.” I said. “I’m just asking for you to send one of them. You can still have one girl to use against me, don’t you? I will come for her.”

There was a long pause.

I gave him the time to think. I knew that what I was doing is not right. I knew I should be trusting Ethan but I can’t risk the twins’ life on this. What Ethan can’t find them soon enough? What if Jake hurts them? I could not let that happen.

I also knew the twins needed each other at that time. They could be there for each other. But if