"So what's the story?"
Edmund finally broke the silence as they drove away from Salvatore's party. The night air rushed through the half-opened window while he lit a cigarette and settled into the back seat.
Adrian drove, Silas sat beside him, and Edmund remained alone in the back, separated by both space and distrust.
Lunox was full of snakes. He trusted these two far more than anyone inside his own organization, even if they were only "freelancers" for now.
"Accept us and you'll know," Silas replied.
"I will, depending on the story behind all this." Edmund exhaled a slow stream of smoke. "I heard Lucien had a twin as a childhood friend. Was it the two of you?"
Silence filled the car. Not defensive, not confused. Just heavy. That was answer enough.
"Why join Lunox instead of Lucero?" he continued.
"If your friend forgot you after everything you did for him, wouldn't you be furious?" Silas asked. His tone was soft, but the resentment beneath it was sharp.
