Chapter 182
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“You need not worry.” Jai counters coldly.
“Please boys, we need to work together, not against one another.” I remind them, turning back to
Atticus, “I found out the identity of the shooter.”
“Oh?” Atticus asks, concerned.
“Yes… he is Aran King’s cousin. After the confession where he admitted it, he kissed me and so I
pushed him. He is now in critical condition in the hospital and Sebastian took the fall for me.” I say
bluntly.
Atticus co cks a brow. “You went from revelation to scandalous and then it just went dark and
somewhat romantic?”
I tilt my head, giving him a look, and Valerie chuckles.
“I never thought I’d say this, but we need to remain positive and try to be positive. Look, Sebastian
sacrificed himself for you and to me, it makes sense that he did that. You are the vital point in the
Triquetra, and we need you out of, not in prison. He’s a big boy. He can handle himself.” She says and
the boys nod before frowning at one another.
“She’s right. Doctor Valerie is a wise woman. Listen to her.” Atticus
says.
“Doctor Scott, to you,” Jai says pointedly.
“Men.” Valerie shakes her head. “What were you saying, Jai, before Atticus showed up?”
“What do we need to do next? I mean, now we know that Gerard was the shooter, and possibly the one
who attacked Valerie.” Jai crosses
his arms.
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“I don’t think possibly is the right word. He looks so much like Sebastian, Jai, it’s uncanny. It was
definitely him.” I say.
“B astard.” Jai growls.
“And he said his boys were the ones to attack Sebastian, and that includes my brother.” I sigh. “Any
luck on knowing who the other one is?”
Atticus shakes his head. “Nothing. I’ve ripped apart all of Dad’s things and have shared what I know,
and all Mom knows was what Dad told her, protect you, the main point in the Triquetra.”
“Right…”
“And you said he’s poisoned Sia…” Valerie says gently.
I look down. “That’s what he said,” I say.
She frowns. “I feel like I know this… I…” she clutches her head as if it hurts. “I will do some tests soon.
We are going to heal her. We don’t need an antidote from him, we will create the antidote our Sia
needs. I will.”
I look at her and I can’t help but remember how strong she used to be, how strong she still is.
“Thank you,” I say, smiling softly at her, one she returns with positivity and confidence.
“Don’t thank me, we need to find the cause first….” she trails off, frowning deeply before she looks at
Jai. “I want to see my old things. or visit my apartment. If it’s still mine, that is.”
“The apartment was put back up for rent but all your items were put in boxes at your dad’s old house,”
Jai says.
“Hmm… my friend…” She rubs her temples before shaking her head. “I need to do some research… I
think we can all share what needs doing
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and take it from there?” She suggests.
“That’s a good idea, so… Sia…”
“I’ll find a solution.”
I nod and Jai nods. “I will accompany Valerie, but I am also your Beta, and I will do anything you need
me to.”
“Thanks… Atticus… I need you to do a proper thorough check on my Mom… keep an eye on her.
Check who she talks to, who she knows and-”
“Do you really think she’s involved?” Jai asks me, surprised.
I feel guilty but I can’t deny the truth. “She has lied far too many times
me to give her the benefit of the doubt. So, Atticus, can you?”
I haven’t told them about Mom cheating on Dad, but the rest they
knew.
“Yeah, I can do that. I will keep an eye on her, besides I have business with your father’s company, so
I’m in and out of that pack,” he says.
with a nod.