“Victor pulled a gun on him.” Ryan said and my stomach tightened.
“Did he shoot him?” I asked.
“No.” Ryan said as he shook his head.
“He told Damien to leave and said he was finished with him.” Ryan added as Jace stared at him.
“Where did Damien go?” Jace asked.
“I don’t know.” Ryan said.
“Did Victor say where he was sending him?” Jace asked.
“No. He just kept saying Damien had failed too many times.” Ryan said as he rubbed his hands together and I looked at Jace.
He was already thinking several steps ahead.
“Why leave now?” Jace asked as Ryan looked toward the floor.
“Because Victor is getting worse.” Ryan said.
“How?” Jace asked.
“He barely sleeps. He spends hours staring at maps, then suddenly changes plans. He keeps ordering people to move, then changes his mind. He has bec
