Chapter 2 That's too bad,

"That's too bad," Kal said as he took the glass and poured two fingers' worth. I have a fancy Pinot Blanc from Argentina that your father loved. I thought, like your father, you only drank wine.

Blade chuckled. That could show an absence of development on my part, couldn't it, Kaleva?"

With his own beverage in hand, Kal sat down in front of them at the conference table and crossed his arms once more. Why didn't you look in your buddy's glass?

He received a cold smile from Blade. What justifies your desire to harm him? You are not in danger from Rex. Yours is in hospitality, while his is in spirits. I imagine that your relationship is very beneficial to both of you. Furthermore, he actually respects and trusts you, and you respect and trust him. She didn't look at Kal as she took a sip from her glass. Furthermore, if Rex had shown any kind of physical discomfort after drinking, what makes you think you would still be alive?

Rex felt uneasy when she suddenly gave him a sweet smile. He had the impression that there was a lot more going on than he was hearing. Blade and Kal had never been so hostile to him.

However, Kal surprised him by laughing in his usual lighthearted way. He nodded respectfully and did not appear to be offended.

Persephone, you are the daughter of your father. Good, then. I will also earn your trust because it took me years to earn it from your father. He laughed once more as he looked at them both. He said, shook his head, "Well, fuck me if this isn't the strangest thing." Persephone and Rex Essa. Together. I take it you are destined partners?

Rex quickly informed his partner that Kal was unaware of the issues he had with his previous partner, saying, "Yes."

It is true that fate has a sense of humor. Either that or it enjoys having sex with me. He drank heavily from his glass.

Use of my given name is acceptable. I'm Cutting edge now. Felix was my dad. Our organization is no more since his death.

Kal gave a nod. Then, please, you must call me Kal. Did your father."

Cutting edge gestured.

"--And that, your organization, is the subject of my conversation with you. Are you aware of the project that Cerberus and your father were working on prior to the accident?

Cerberus? Rex inquired.

Joaquin. Additionally, Abuelo informed Kaleva that Uncle Danny's cousin was my twin.

Shit. Your grandfather had a lot of trouble accepting the truth.

Blade gave a brief smirk. Numerous serious problems plagued my grandfather.

Rex decided that it would be safer to wait until they were alone before asking her any more questions. He didn't want to accidentally undo what his partner had done to Kal. It was obvious that Rex had to pick a side, no matter how much it hurt.

"I have no clue," Cutting edge said, and she was genuine as far Rex could tell. " My assignments and those of my cousins were kept apart by my father. With a twisted smile, she said, "You knew my father." Sharing data was not his forté."

Kal took a deep breath and leaned back. He appeared depleted.

"Blade, I require you to either recall or discover. Please."

The accommodation in Kal's voice and the modesty right in front of him frightened Rex. Although Kal was his friend, Kal, like all Alphas, was not kind or humble.

"Kal, what's really happening?"

Kal gave his glass of ice a swirl.

He stated, "Before your father died, he was paid handsomely to find three people." Based on Hades's reputation and success, I brokered that deal. He reluctantly agreed to their offer of full payment. His clients were left hanging, regardless of how much he knew or learned about these individuals' whereabouts.

Rex tried to be fair, saying, "That doesn't sound like it's her problem." Blade was not paid for that job when her father passed away. What was it worth?"

Kal said, "Three million."

Rex didn't even blink. Fine. They will receive their money back. It was solved.

Blade was the one who surprised him by shaking her head. This is not how things work." Rex was aware that her ashen complexion indicated a growing sense of anxiety within her.

Through the bond, he experienced a sudden surge of intense love and gratitude with hints of regret.

Thank you, my love, but money is not an easy solution for this problem. I have that money and could quickly repay it if it were.

Kal gave a firm head shake. Rex, I wish it were that simple, but there is something you need to know. We are dealing with unpleasant individuals who are enraged at both the Zamoras and me. They paid Hades for a service and expect to get what they paid for. They will make Blade pay in the worst way for what Hades left undone, and it won't be pretty. To them, death is not an excuse for not receiving what they paid for. He shifted in his chair and surveyed his tumbler. Persephone, I wish you hadn't resurfaced, but they would have found you sooner or later. Rex, this shitshow just got a whole lot more complicated now that you're involved.

"Who is it?" Rex could feel her growing fear at Kal's suggestion that Kal was concerned not only about Andy but also about him as Blade spoke. Who was my father dealing with for business?

Kal turned to face her despite the puddles of sweat on his brow.

"Vampires."