Cedric kept his word. Within days, extra men were stationed around the house, more guards were posted at the gates, and Basia and Harold had discreet protection shadowing them wherever they went.That night, Aria stood by the window, watching the patrols outside with a faraway look.Kane had just stepped out of the shower, toweling off his hair. When she stayed quiet, he cocked his head in mild confusion."Aria, you there?" He knew she was—he could hear her breathing."Mm, yeah." She snapped out of her thoughts, dropped the curtain, and walked over to him. Taking the towel from his hands, she began drying his hair herself."What's on your mind?" His free arm circled her waist, his cheek rubbing against her stomach."Arthur called earlier. Burnell had a stroke. Half his body's paralyzed now." Aria's voice was slow, distant.She'd been mulling over the irony of it all. Burnell had lived a ruthless life, and now he was fading in misery. Word was, Pete hadn't even bothered visiting him at
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