Page 3 of Sins and Virtue

And the only man who would get away with it.

So imagine what his progeny would do?

“The one and only.” She confirmed with some disdain in her voice.

Cutting the formality, I asked, “What do you want?”

“I want to do business with you.”

“What business?”

“An alliance. Help me.”

“Sorry to disappoint you, sweetheart, but I’m not much use to anyone here.”

“I can rearrange that if you accept my proposal.”

“How?”

She couldn’t help but smile mischievously. “I have eyes and ears everywhere. You don’t know who. They could be one of your cellmates, the officers, the tending nurses, or even the warden. Do not fret. I control it all.”

The gears and motor in my brain started to spin. Thinking about who was an ally and who was an enemy. One thing was true: the officer that just passed by my cell was one of hers, and if Aleskandra could get anyone in, she could get them.

“How did you find me? The last time I heard, they put me where no one could.”

“Admittedly it was hard, but as long as you’re not dead, I could find you anywhere on Earth. Even if you went to hell, I would drag you back.” Her determination was the fire to her will.

The sentimentality was flattering.

Truly.

But… there was too much unfinished business left.

“Still, there are too many people who want me dead.”

“Not if you kill them first.” She offered a promising demise to my enemies. “I’m giving you an opportunity for revenge, power, reforming you to your former glory, and returning everything that was stolen from you.”

The delicious thrill of their blood on my hands as I took my time dismantling them piece by piece. Having them beg for mercy. Cry out for their mothers. Plea for their lives—it made me excited.

“Do you accept?” Her raspy tone created a frenzy in my head.

Wait, think about this. We don’t know this woman.Dya had his reservations for obvious reasons, but there was so much more to this.

The answer flew out of my mouth before I could process it further. “Yes?” I was unsure of what consequence this would bring; however, the idea, the taste, and the sensation of freedom of a place beyond these four walls where I could run anywhere, do anything, and be anyone was tempting.

“Confirming your request, is that a yes?”

This time around there was no hesitation, no fear, just the incessant pounding need to get the fuck out of here.

“Yes!” I snapped, eager.

My mouth was dry, feeling like my heart would lurch out of my throat.

Wait, what are you doing? I told you—

It didn’t matter. I wanted out.Out. Now.

“Alright, welcome to the organization.” She announced with anticipation, a victorious smile decorating her pretty pink lips. I had a bad feeling this woman was used to getting what she wanted. “Now throw the chip towards the railing. This will self-destruct in three seconds.”