My men leave immediately. Demyan is the last one to go. “We’ll survey the perimeter, make sure they can’t close in on us.”
I nod. “No one gets near that jeep, understood? I’m not done with her yet.”
“Yeah,” he sighs, “that’s what I’m worried about.” Then he disappears through the back door.
Half a minute later, I hear an engine stop right outside.
Olivia’s brother walks in with a menacing swagger that makes an impression, even if it doesn’t wholly impress. The wound I left on his forehead has now turned into a faint scar.
“Robert,” I say, greeting him like an old friend. “Nice of you to join me.”
“You’re early,” he mutters with a scowl.
“Safe,” I tell him. “For now.”
“I want to speak to her.”
“If you play your cards right, I’ll do you one better: I’ll let you see her.”
He moves i
