Page 16 of Savage Throne
I gazed over my shoulder.
Frowning, Bolin remained at the entrance with the Palace guards watching us walk off.
I rolled my eyes and put my view in front. “He is supposed to be loyal toLei, not you.”
“This is true.”
“It’s not right.”
“He picked a side and it was mine.”
“I get it but you’re not thecurrentMountain Master.”
“Exactly.” Leo winked. “So what are you going to do about that later this week?”
“What do you mean?”
“Once I’m gone, how will you deal with Bolin?”
I touched my chest. “Me?”
“Yes, you. Lei isn’t stupid. He knows that it is a good possibility that Bolin is one of the people who have been helping me. However, Bolin is his cousin, he won’t make a move against him.” Leo pointed to me. “So what areyougoing to do about it?”
“I don’t know.”
“You’ll know after my lessons.”
I felt the pit of my stomach drop at his words.
What exactly did Leo mean by hislessons?
The word itself felt heavy, as if it carried the weight of something dark and twisted. My mind spun with possibilities, none of them good, each more terrifying than the last. I thought back to the mangled finger in his pocket and knew that whatever he planned to teach me. . .it would change me forever.
I just hoped it wouldn’t leave scars within my heart or soul.
The helipad came into view and parked neatly on it were the Four Aces’ helicopters. They were all sleek blue machines gleaming under the moonlight.
The rotors were still but the door was open on one of the helicopters.
We headed right to that one.
Song motioned to their men.
One of them jumped into the cockpit and began flicking on the lights.
Immediately, the helicopter's rotors started turning, slowly at first but building momentum with each passing second.
Leo and I made it to the helicopter next.
“After you, Monique,” Leo motioned towards the door.
Feeling out of my depth, I stepped up and into the cabin. It smelled like new leather and expensive cologne.
Song followed, taking a seat opposite me.
Leo boarded last and placed himself right next to me.
Song looked my way. “Fasten your seatbelt.”
