Act 37: Keeping The Women Safe

Devyn

Kieran pulls up outside a massive estate and pulls out his cell phone. “We’re outside,” he says and kills the call before the vast gates swing open to let them in. Devyn looks around in awe, “Wow,” she remarks silently and hears Kieran scoff. “Don’t be impressed by blood money, love. The Bratva built their world on it. All of us did.” He says before coming to a stop in front of a pair of double stairs leading to the mansion. Devyn couldn’t help but pick up the acid behind his tone. What was up with Kieran today? She picked up on his foul mood as soon as he picked her up from the hospital this morning.

He moved to exit the car, but she caught him by the arm. “Kieran, what’s going on?” She finally musters up the nerve to ask him. Looking down at her, he sighs and shakes his head. “I didn’t want to speak to you about it here or now, but I know I have to tell you, eve