Page 114 of Pervade Montego Bay

Watching my footing, I made my way to the edge of the water and then set my rucksack on the ground, shoving my flashlight inside.

“Wow.” I took in the breathtaking view of the lagoon shimmering in front of me, being careful not to fall off the ten-foot bank into the water below. “You used to come here as a boy?”

James was scanning the surrounding area, waiting for our contact to emerge from the lush foliage.

“James?” I got his attention.

He joined me at the edge. “Yes.”

“Happy memories, I imagine.”

He shrugged. “At least I was wearing more appropriate shoes.”

“You came here with Victoria?”

“My mum met my dad here.”

“You brought Victoria here, too?” I pushed for an answer.

“Yes, of course.”

“Have you been back since?”

“Since when?”

“James,” I said, my tone chastising his avoidance.

He let out a sigh. “No.”

“That’s a shame.”

“I’ve been busy.”

“Still, this place is a part of you.”

He turned to face me. “If you’re going to propose marriage again—”

“I proposed back at Louis’.”

“Then what is this?”

“I broke a promise.”

“What promise?”

“You and I made a promise that we would never use our technology against each other.”

“I’ve kept that promise.”

“I know.”

“Xavier, what’s this about?”

“I accessed the footage recorded around the time of Victoria’s death.” I paused. “Ivor was responsible. Farmer gave the order for him to plant the device beneath Victoria’s car.”

“This is old news, Xavier.”

“True.”