Page 95 of Revere

“Because Jacob had you bound to a chair.”

“That was part of my trial.”

“You almost died, Alex!” A tear slips out, and I’ve lost my composure. “I almost lost you because of these lethal games you all play in the name of the House. And you let me go with one ofthem to LA. What if he hadn’t changed his mind? Do you realize what he and his friends were planning to do to me to get back at our father?”

“No.” Alex’s shoulders tense. “Like I said, he saved my life. I thought he was on our side. I didn’t know Declan was hanging new information over his head, trying to get him back in the House, or that he wanted our father dead.”

“You didn’t know?” I swallow hard.

He shakes his head.

“But Declan did.”

“I had a discussion with him about that.” Alex’s fingers flex.

“I guess that explains his black eye.” Of all the shitty things that have happened, knowing my brother fought the fraternity president in my name is reassuring. “I’m kind of surprised you let him live.”

“Maybe I’ve grown?” Alex smirks. “Although, I’ve got a few more words for Jacob when he gets to Bristal.”

“Jacob’s coming to Bristal?” My spine stiffens.

“He’s teaching at Briar next semester.” Alex’s gaze trails off. “He didn’t tell you?”

“No.”

Alex hums, still avoiding looking me in the eyes.

“What else?” I know my brother well enough to know when he’s avoiding telling me something.

“Jacob is taking over the House.”

“Taking over, as in…?”

“He accepted the position to be the president of the new Council.”

No. No. No.

Jacob isn’t just Sigma Sin. He isn’t just the Interrogator. He’s claiming the highest seat there is within the college fraternity and beyond.

“If he has that much power, what does he want with our family?” My eyebrows pinch. “What did Dad do to him?”

“He really didn’t tell you anything, did he?”

“No.” And it’s embarrassing because I didn’t ask.

I accepted he was a professor and nothing more. I trusted him.

“Maybe you should ask him that then. I’m not saying forgive him. But you deserve to know the truth.”

“And you’re not going to tell me?”

Alex shrugs. “I can if you want.”

I believe he would, but I don’t want to hear it from Alex. I don’t want to hear it at all.

“No. I’m done with Jacob. I don’t need his explanations. As far as I’m concerned, he can burn in hell.”

After all, he’s Sigma Sin. He will.