Chapter 101

"Long story short, his parents aren’t dead," Ethan said as he pulled into one of his mansions.

"What?" I exclaimed. "Don't shorten the story! Please, tell me the full details," I demanded, watching him park in the underground garage.

Ethan sighed and turned to face me. "Wayne’s parents are not dead," he repeated.

I narrowed my eyes, waiting for more. "They're at the island," Ethan continued.

My eyes widened. "When I took you to the island, I used the opportunity to see them. They've been hiding from Christof because he wanted them dead. They stole from both me and Christof," Ethan explained.

I nodded, starting to piece things together. "And the video?" I asked.

Ethan smiled. "Faked. It was a video I made to convince Christof they were dead. He was starting to doubt my kills," he said with a shrug.

"And you didn't tell me? You let me judge you all this time?" I said, feeling a pang of guilt.

"Your judgment wasn’t far from the truth. I have killed people, Emily," Ethan said, locking eye