Revenge at the Altar
I added, my voice low but sharp enough to make the air in the hallway turn to ice, "always pays its debts. Whether they're paid in blood, or in cash."
Ava Russo thought she could take the money and run. She should have known better. Traitors don't get happy endings. Their fate was sealed the moment they chose to deal with us.
Marco nodded and walked away.
Dante didn't follow. He remained by my side, his eyes still on Robin in the monitor.
"Do you regret it?" he asked.
"Regret what?"
"Not making him suffer more."
For the first time, I let out a real smile. Not a cold one, but one of genuine relief.