Remus’ POV

“Still no word from your daughter, Monsieur?” inquired Mariano, my newly-appointed butler. After killing both Russo and Henri, I found it necessary to have a reliable right-hand man. Mariano had served me faithfully for many years.

“She’s engrossed in her duties, Mariano,” I exhaled a puff of smoke from my cigar. Weeks had passed since I dispatched Vienna to Lucian’s territory, and I hadn’t received any updates from her since.

I know all too well ...