Chapter 96

Dante.

A few days later, after showering and dressing up, I decided to go see Emilio once more. I had had time to sleep and think it through and I believed it was the best course of action. If I don't go to the mountain, the mountain would come to me and I'm sure as hell that I didn't want that.

Layla, was there to support me but she and Felix had to leave for school. By the time I was done with all my preparations, I had grown enough nerve to call him back. My grip on my phone slowly tightened as I waited for Emilio to pick up.

It took a while, but it eventually happened. This time around, it wasn't digitally altered and the sound of his natural voice caused a strange feeling to course through me.

"We need to talk." I spoke without hesitation.

"Indeed we do. Where should you suppose we meet?" He asked and I clenched my jaw, making sure to keep my breath steady.

"Somewhere public. Is that alright with you?" I asked and silence prevailed for a moment. Soon, he began to speak.

"That is