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What in the fuck was he talking about?

Now I was simply pissed. I swung around to face him. “What is the point, Ludolf?”

“The point being Ms. Zimmerman holds more power than you’ve yet to ascertain. I doubt she is aware, but simply for the blood running through her veins, she is important.”

“How so?” I took a step closer, doing everything I could to curtail my anger.

“I believe it for you to discover if you’re so inclined. If you decide to go your separate ways, then it won’t matter. Then again, you are connected.”

I half laughed. “So cryptic. You should know I don’t like or tolerate riddles. Unless they come from my father. Enjoy your afternoon, gentlemen.” This time, I wasn’t going to allow anything to stop me.

“Let me ask you one last question, Vissarian. Wouldn’t you like to know who murdered your fiancée fifteen years ago?”

CHAPTER 17

Vissarian

“What the fuck do you know?”I demanded.

Ludolf smiled. “Enough to know you’re still in pain from what happened. Through an alliance with us, we can help provide the answers to end your nightmare. However, in doing so, Pandora’s Box will be opened. I’ll leave you with that for the day. Think about the offer. So you understand, the moment I saw Ms. Zimmerman with you, I realized her appearance was meant to put us on notice.”

“Of what?”

“That we’re being watched.”

Huffing, I couldn’t believe the anger that was at the boiling point, but now wasn’t the best time for me to allow an irrational reaction.

“You will find our alliance very beneficial,” Pierre added. “As will we.”

While it went against what I was feeling, I laughed. “You’re blackmailing not only me, but my entire family.”

“Call it what you will. You use resources as we do. As I said, think about it. We’ll talk further in the morning. So you’re aware, we have a tropical storm warning. You should do everything in your power to keep your companion safe. I do mean everything. She is valuable to more than just this alliance.”

Was he threatening Fallon?

It took every ounce of control not to pull out my weapon and shoot all three bastards between the eyes.

They backed away from me. They’d purposely tossed the carrot, knowing I wouldn’t accept it initially.

I fisted my hand, glaring at them.

Without hesitation, I flew at them, grabbing Ludolf around the throat. The moment I slammed him against a tree, both Pierre and Emilio were there, fighting to pull me off.

With my hand wrapped around Ludolf’s windpipe, it would take almost nothing for me to crush it given my strength.

“Don’t, Vissarian. This is a puzzle you want answers for. So do we.” Emilio was right beside me.

“You know more than you’re telling me.”

“Only what you’ve heard,” Pierre added.

Hissing, I glared at Ludolf before finally letting him go. “What the fuck is this?”

“We don’t have all the answers. Only enough to know why our alliance is needed. Ask yourself a question. Why did Fallon Zimmerman appear in your life?” Pierre was calm and collected.

I raked my hands through my hair. “What are you getting at? Who is she supposed to be?”

By the looks they gave each other, I could tell they weren’t certain.