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Chapter 25 : Incriminating Footage

"Look, Noah," Atlas began, "as much as I love you and Aria, and want to see her out of that slimeball's clutches…there's nothing I can do for either of you in this trial. I'm from the lower city—my opinion won't matter to the High Council."

"They'll listen to you if you become a member of my pack," I countered. "Atlas, I need you. Aria needs you."

Atlas sighed and rubbed his temples. "What you need, Noah, is a really good lawyer," he said softly, "which you can afford a thousand times over."

"Chris is going to play dirty, and you're the only person I know who can play dirtier," I said.

"Gee, thanks!" Atlas replied, rolling his eyes.

I needed Atlas in this fight. I needed his expertise, his knowledge of the underworld, his people skills…but most of all, I needed a friend. And he was the only one I had.

"Selene's sake! Fine!" he yelled after a moment of silence. "But I'm not doing this for free, and I want to get paid up front!"

"Deal!" I agreed.

"You didn't even ask how
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